March 2nd, 2015, 02:16 AM | #1 |
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300 engine head
I am working on a 300 engine project with excessive tuning features and while trying to make this head flow better I overdid it... a lot... I don't know how I managed to be so clumsy but I really blew it...literally !!
I almost drilled through one of the exhaust ports and cracked it so badly just an inch before exhaust headers by some vibration of my tool while porting it... So now I have a clear view of the inside of the water jacket and that head is a throwaway piece of aluminum... took it to any machinist shop that repairs heads... none claims able to do the job reliably... so only solution is to get another head....the head is from the engine of a friend's almost new bike and I have to pay for the damage... I need only the head body (i.e. no camshafts, valves, bolts etc) so that I can keep the price as low as possible but if seller is selling it complete, that will do as well... One issue is that taxing fees for packages from the states are as high as 35% of the product's value and varies also according to weight and size of the package... I cannot find any engine heads available in Europe and I am having trouble finding any in the ebay as well so I am really desperate for your help !! I have found some complete engines but I don't believe any of the sellers would split them... so if any of you have something better to suggest or someone who would split an engine to post the head to Greece, I would be REALLY grateful.... bringing in a whole engine would make me bankrupt since taxes would be more than the price of the engine itself and engines from Europe cost as much as $1200 without P&P... please help me !!
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March 2nd, 2015, 06:13 AM | #2 |
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I still have my parts 300 engine head but I cannot remember how bad it was damaged. It's the one I used for the parts comparison.
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March 2nd, 2015, 05:49 PM | #3 | |
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still better than nothing ! I will be in debt ! You just sum up a total of the P&P+the cash for the head you are happy with and how you prefer I send it to you... if you agree I will pm you for a fully detailed address etc...
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March 2nd, 2015, 06:05 PM | #4 | |
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March 2nd, 2015, 07:59 PM | #5 |
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Ouch Nick, not happy to hear from your bad luck and hope Cuong can help you
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March 2nd, 2015, 08:14 PM | #6 |
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Would this be of any help???
13 14 KAWASAKI NINJA 300 EX300 CYLINDER JUG HEAD TOP PISTONS MOTOR ENGINE US $195.26 http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/1215631...lpid=82&chn=ps If you have problems seeing links or ordering, I could order and re-ship it out to ya. This site has a few full engines..maybe they would split one... http://www.frederic-duhayer.com/inde...inja+300+motor
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March 3rd, 2015, 05:53 AM | #7 |
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March 3rd, 2015, 06:03 AM | #8 | |
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they have plenty of engine parts but no engine HEAD...the photo on the ad shows the cylinder block but they've kept the word "head" because it will come up more often when looking for engine parts (especially heads) anyway, I really appreciate your help and will send an e-mail to that seller but I am almost certain they won't split it I don't know maybe if you gave it a try, it would be better... Thank you for your help !
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March 3rd, 2015, 06:07 AM | #9 |
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well Roland this was not bad luck... It was a combination of excessive enthusiasm and an unappropriate tool... and now instead of getting paid for too much work, I have to pay for the damage... and get a new tool !
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March 3rd, 2015, 11:09 AM | #10 |
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I tried the seller who had like 3-4 engines.. he is not willing to split them and is selling them whole
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March 3rd, 2015, 12:50 PM | #11 |
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How much are you looking to spend on a head?
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March 3rd, 2015, 04:59 PM | #12 |
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well, at least not as much as a whole engine Shawn...
got any suggestions ? could you call some guys you know who might split an engine ?
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March 3rd, 2015, 05:02 PM | #13 | |
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I guess with my "luck" I should try gambling or the lottery...
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March 4th, 2015, 06:47 AM | #14 | |
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I dont know what a used 300 head goes for though Plus I know shipping to Greece is pretty expensive at times! |
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March 4th, 2015, 08:17 AM | #15 | |
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if impossible to send as "gift", it would help a lot with taxes in Greece if at least it would be sent with a lowest purchase value possible (e.g. $50 or so) so that way I could spend more on the head than on taxes... how does that sound ? give it a try Shawn... I really hope @cuong-nutz could help me out with a cheapest solution, if he could sent the head over here... I could also sent over there some spare parts I have for free... I have some 250's exhaust valves, TBs, crank, rod, front engine mount, good fuel pump along with housing etc
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March 4th, 2015, 08:25 AM | #16 |
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Sounds good I will let him know and get back to you!!!
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March 4th, 2015, 08:54 AM | #17 |
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I'm at work but in just going over the pictures but the head looks fine. I know the valve guides are damaged in #2. For sure. The head is mostly stripped already. I'll see howmuh shipping will be. PM your shipping information and ill get back you sometime this week.
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Holding my breath for that message !
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March 6th, 2015, 08:52 PM | #19 |
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March 6th, 2015, 08:57 PM | #20 | |
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March 7th, 2015, 07:02 PM | #21 |
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check your inbox regularly whenever you can so that we can talk the details...
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