Hello Net: Just a little update on the engine overhaul/replacement. I spent last Saturday driving to Indiana to pick up a type 2, 2 Liter. engine, just to get the crank. I spent Easter extracting the 71mm stock crank. Today I get to pick it and the new bearings up from the shop, after polishing. I am not using this case, but will use another type 2 case that is drilled for the mechanical fuel pump. My 103mm pistons were shipped from Cal. on the 14th. I still don't have a cam and want to find a 490X375. I still plan to attempt to install the turbo, but won't start that until the engine has been assembled. After much debate, I plan to reuse my existing prop hub which replaces the #4 main bearing. I'm also in the process of modifying my Volks power case to accept the gear reduced Subaru starter like the Diehl case uses. The adapter plate has been tack welded in place and next comes a trial fit for the starter to see if the alignment with the ring gear is correct. If correct, the adapter plate will be trimmed and finish welded. For those who don't know the VolksPower case, it is out of production. It has a slot for a V belt to be driven by the pulley/mag driver and a hefty boss area for attaching brackets for an external alternator. I currently use the 75 Honda Civic/Nipendenso 35 AH unit.
P.S. For anyone interested, I have a spare type 2/4 case and several 66mm cranks. Orma L. Robbins Southfield MI 19 Years flying KR-2 N110LR http://www.aviation-mechanics.com
