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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by pikeymick, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. pikeymick

    pikeymick New Member

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    Can somebody please tell me if a 1985 engine will fit into my 1982 bike, and if the shaft from the 1982 model is interchangeable too ?

    I'm talking XJ750 here
     
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    The 85 engine is a 700cc and I've not heard of anyone making that kind of a swap. There are a lot of parts that will interchange between the two but, maybe someone else will chime in with a firm answer. I'm interested in the answer too. I'm finding that the 700cc engine has issues with availability of parts and, maybe the answer for my problems is a 750 in my frame. Somehow I kinda doubt that they will change without mods to the frame.
     
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    OK just noticed that you're in the UK, the answer might be completely different from what I was thinking. I'm not really sure what was available there in 85
     
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    pikeymick New Member

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    I've just bought an engine that the man says is an XJ750 '85 , thats all I've got to go on.
     
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    schmuckaholic Well-Known Member

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    AFAIK, the US was the only country that got 700s. No idea if the engine is interchangeable or not. I would be curious to know if it's aircooled or liquid cooled.
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    You need to post the engine "serial number" that is stamped onto the flat pad just behind and beside the clutch cover..........then we can identify what engine it is.
     
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    OK will do as soon as I can. May be a few days though. Cheers.
     
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