Will a Mk3 Pursang motor fit a Metisse?

[farmer58za]

Hi All

Whilst looking for a '65 Mod 11 Metisse motor, I came across a peachy '68 Model 48 Mk3 Pursang motor. Apart from the side port cylinder, will the later Pursang cases bolt straight into the Metisse frame?

Thanks in advance
David

[cemotobull]

4 speed motors like the original model 11 pursang have 3 engine mounting bolt holes. 5 speed motors have 4 mounting bolts. You will get the the engine bolts through the top 2 mounting holes front and back of the mk3 motor but you would have to modify the frame with 2 mounting tabs for the bottom mounting holes (front and back of the engine). You will also have an issue with the exhaust hitting the twin down tube on the métisse - therefore you would have to have an extreme bend on your exhaust or mod the frame!

[farmer58za]

Thanks
  Ok, pity. I don't want to change the frame!
Regards
David

[farmer58za]

Mocked the Mk 3 motor up in the Metisse frame and it'll be a bridge too far! Nearly breaks my heart as the mk 3 motor is really good. Was set up as a kart motor but has been well maintained.

So it's back to kissing frogs............

[bullmad24]

How good a welder are you farmer58za I have a set of  m 11 cases a barrel and head but they will need a fair bit of work ?

[farmer58za]

Bullmad24
I'm no welder so I  give my work out to a specialist who will weld up most things. Please contact me

farmer at global dot co dot za

Regards
David

How good a welder are you farmer58za I have a set of  m 11 cases a barrel and head but they will need a fair bit of work ?