General Need 903 cc Engine

[Lgabb]

I started a restoration of my '72 850 Spider about 26 years ago and have gotten the body, paint, chrome, and interior finished (except for seats and top). Started on the mechanics a couple days ago and discovered the engine would not turn over. When I pulled the head, the head bolts surprisingly loosened very easily. I found the cylinders had coolant in them and were badly rusted. Pulled the engine today and tore down and found the crank and cam shaft rusted as well. Does anyone in the eastern US have a usable 903 engine for sale. Midwest-Bayless shows they have a used short block but I thought I'd check here first.

 

[rusty500]

It's outside the eastern US, but you might try Chris Obert at Fiat Plus in Santa Cruz. Also the "Rear Engine Fiats in North America" group on Facebook.

 

[timmycm850]

Hi Lgabb.

I'm in the UK with engines but I guess the transport is prohibitive. Tim

 

[FR85]

Check out oldtimershop in Slovenia, they have most of what you need, yes shipping may cost but their prices are superb.