Re: 196 Engine

[bearbvd@domain.elided (Greg Hermann)]

>Hi All,
>
>Are the 196 engines the same throughout the 80 through 800B series?
>Would the engine mounts be the same throughout?  Aside from looking at
>the upper dipstick mounting holes, how can you identify a 196?  Are the
>lower block components shared with the 152?
>
>Reason for asking - I've located a non-running 196 (I believe) on a
>bodyless frame with a three speed/twin stick transfer case, no rear
>axle.  The engine appears complete except for a missing distributor
>assembly and air cleaner.
>
>I've got an extra (disassembled) 152, and would eventually like to
>switch out my runing 152 for a 196.  If the lower parts are common, this
>196 might be worth getting.  The guy selling it is trying to get rid of
>some misc 800 parts which include a hood, and a travel top which has
>been cut in half.  He's asking three hundred for the whole mess.  I
>haven't yet seen the hood or liftgate on the top, but if they're in good
>shape I could stand to replace the ones I currently have.   I'd also
>wouldn't mind trying to duplicate the modified travel top Sarah had on
>her pink Scout in Charlotte.  I figured if I could get the parts for
>less, it might be a good deal.
>
>OTH, I know of at least one running 196 (reportedly) that I can get for
>no more than $200.
>
>What do you guys think?, are the 196s all the same?

The 196's are all the same, but both bore and stroke are different from a
152, head is different (twin to a 392 head) and the intake manifold is
different (taller ports). rods are longer (like 345/392), and deck is 1/2"
higher.

Regards, Greg
>
>TIA,
>Chad Sibert
>
>Pushing My Wife's Patience