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May 31, 2005, 09:37:29 am

mattmey

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Crank differences 1.6 na to 1.6 TD
« on: May 31, 2005, 09:37:29 am »
Anyone know if there is a difference in the 1.6 na crank to a 84 td crank.  Both are mechanical lefter engines.

I just bought a TD and got it running after swapping in a different injector pump and it has a bad rod knock.  I am gettig the motor rebuilt, but wanted to know if I can use the na crank.

Thanks,

Matt
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Reply #1May 31, 2005, 10:42:43 am

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Crank differences 1.6 na to 1.6 TD
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2005, 10:42:43 am »
What year of 1.6lNA is it?  Later 1.6lNA cranks have the same part number as 1.6lTD cranks.  The early 1.6l cranks have different noses.  If you have a later year of 1.6lNA like an '83 or '84, the crank nose should match the 1.6lTD style.  More info on crank nose identification is here:
http://www.hostboard.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4037&t=642
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Reply #2June 01, 2005, 09:17:32 am

mattmey

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Crank differences 1.6 na to 1.6 TD
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2005, 09:17:32 am »
Thanks for the link.  I do not know the year on the na.  All I know is that it came out of a caddy.

I'll just finish taking it apart to figure out if it is the same.

That leads into my next question, are the bottom ends pretty strong on these motors?

Thanks
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