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Re: questions du jour / roadster for sale

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Subject: Re: questions du jour / roadster for sale
From: Gordon Glasgow <glasgow@serv.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 19:43:25 -0700
Yes, there is a difference. The L-series uses only one chain and has no bracket 
for the cam gear.
Thus, nothing for the chain to rattle against. However, nothing of consequence 
interchanges between
the U20 and the L-series engines.

"Ofarrell, Fergus" wrote:

> And a question for the engine innard experts:
> WIth all the talk of the 2L death rattle, is there significant diff's
> between the L20B timing tensioner and the U20?  I had a '76 710 and I
> thought they had quite a reputation for durability (although it certainly
> rev'd a lot power), so is there anything that can be done to change out
> parts, retrofit?  (maybe I'm in over my head here)

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Gordon Glasgow
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