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r1lark

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  1. I always spin the pushrod several times without lifting up on it, then spin some more and slowly lift up. If it feels heavy, STOP and let it down, then spin the pushrod some more, and repeat.

    I'm sure there are other ways though.

  2. Shoot, you got me again Ed!  :wacko:  Guess I just wasn't detailed enough this time.

    Looked at the parts manual wrong...........yes, originally they WERE different, then the R2 changed to the same p/n as the R1. 

    I had mentioned somewhere recently that I can't scan something quickly any more and be sure I'm correct - this is a good example of that. Just getting older. :(

  3. Look at your parts manual Ed.  ;)

    And yes, ultimately the answer is False (except for those early R1/R2 engines). But the devil is in the details, I've learned to be very detailed with the responses to your Trivia questions. :o

  4. They were at first, but early on there was a change and a different p/n was called out for the R2 engines. IIRC, this applied to Avantis and Hawk/Lark JT/JTS engines. Of course, if you got the transistor ignition, that was yet another different coil.

  5. Item has been SOLD  Avanti forward battery hold down bracket, p/n 1351467, fits 1963 Avantis before serial number 4892. Used, but very very little use judging by condition. Rubber coating is not peeling off anywhere, and no acid damage that I can see. See pictures. $10 plus actual USPS shipping cost. PayPal is preferred payment method. Send message via this Forum if interested.

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  6. One source quoted Brooks Stevens saying they moved the engine back "........by about 29 inches..........".  So, the closest to that is #3, 28 inches.  (Of course, if you don't agree with that, my next response will be #4, 31 inches. ;) )

  7. Do we know the exact differences between a standard 289 crank and the R3/R4 cranks? I've seen comments that the counterweights were a little larger, and the fillets on the journals have a larger radius (I think Alan posted that way back when), and also the journal sizes were slightly different to provide slightly more bearing clearance. 

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