Kristi Porsche Engine .

BigAl · Feb 22, 2009

I just realized that my Kristi KT3 has a old Porsche engine that came with it .I never looked closely at it until today because it has a siezed cylinder and God knows what else wrong and I wanted to upgrade to a bigger size ,so I replaced it . Anyway Is it worth anything to someone ? Should I keep it and have it rebuilt if possible ? I guess I should have looked a little closer :doh:

Bobcat · Feb 22, 2009

BigA, I'll take it off your hands. One of my KT-2s needs an engine. I've got the
'Bug Me' videos to help with a rebuild.

BigAl · Feb 23, 2009

Bobcat said:
BigA, I'll take it off your hands. One of my KT-2s needs an engine. I've got the
'Bug Me' videos to help with a rebuild.

Well hold on there Bobalouie . I'm still trying to figure out what I got and what kind of HP it produced . I stole some tin off it for the new engine too . It may be beyond help . :w00t2:

I am starting to get quite a pile of old parts so maybe I got something that is actually good . How bout a big old actual Sun Tach that came on the Kristi ??? :brows:

That thing is massive ! Also a dash gauge panel :brows:

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Bobcat · Feb 23, 2009

Ha! What a coincidence! My new kitty has a big hole were the tach once was.

As far as the engine, I can cut tin.

BigAl · Feb 23, 2009

Bobcat said:
Ha! What a coincidence! My new kitty has a big hole were the tach once was.

As far as the engine, I can cut tin.

Tell you what .... I get my hydro book back and the tach is yours ! :whistling:

Honestly though Bob the old Sun Tach is big and the electrical "behind the dash mounted box " that goes with it is about 2x4x2 in size !

Thats one reason why I "round canned" it . Reduce weight and size and to clean up the electrical wiring harrness!

The old "quick connect" dash panel is clean with only the factory holes in it .

BigAl · Feb 23, 2009

Bobcat said:
Ha! What a coincidence! My new kitty has a big hole were the tach once was.

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As far as the engine, I can cut tin.

Something looks way different in your picture ??? You have a better one I can look at ?

BigAl · Feb 23, 2009

I do not think the 2 holes near the top of the dash are stock ......

Bobcat · Feb 23, 2009

The Hydra book will be on it's way shortly.

No better picture available at this time. The holes on top of the dash are a 'mod'. Like you, I plan on changing the dash layout as well. I saw you're tiny tach, but I think that is smaller than I'd like. I'm going for a 'tweener' in size.

BigAl · Feb 23, 2009

Yes but do you have one of these ??? :w00t2:

. Its the dash placard that came on the KT3 . I can reproduce one for you , because I am a wonderful guy :w00t2:

who can make a printed exact copy on heavy paper for free to anybody that needs one !!!

THE KRISTI CO.

P. O. BOX 15515 . . . DENVER 15, COLORADO

KRISTI Model_____

U.S. Patents 2,434,693 - 2,700,427 - 2,905,479 - 2,967,578 - 3,019,061

Canada Patents 442,693 - 497,519
Serial No. _____________ Other Patents Pending

______________________________________________________________________________
CHECK LIST

GAS - Regular in VW-Premium in Porsche and Corvair TRANSMISSION-HD SAE-90
ENGINE - Oil HD-HD SAE-30 DIFFERENTIAL-HD SAE-90
32* minus SAE-20 TRACK- Tension-Cleats-Guides
HYDRAULIC-SAE-10 (Non Detergent) Tires - 25psi
BATTERY LIGHTS
______________________________________________________________________________

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Start (cold) WARM-UP (3-5 Minutes) PUMP UP SYSTEM
Depress clutch Lights out* Open both pump up valves and tilt
Pump throttle Choke as necessary to left or right until system starts to
Choke full Open Air inlet by-pass. Next close pump up valves
Turn key and press starter button Open Air outlet as necessary and return body to neutral position .
CRUISE-Engine RPM (VW2500-3300,Porsche 2700-3500,Corvair2600-4000)
Do not lug down.
GEARS-KT2A-KT3: Use red stick neutral only. Normal start 2nd or 3rd gear-low. Use Low-High shift to split gears if necessary .
KT4: has 4-speed transmission
TURN-Levers give 12’ minimum radius. “Caution” Turn gently over obstacles, soft ground, steep side-hills.
Brakes- Pull both levers at once. Park in 1st gear low.
SKI-ACTION HYDRAULIC CONTROL- Tilt left and right to level body. Return control to center when desired tilt is obtained
“Caution” Anticipate tilt necessary and adjust control on approach. KT4A- Refer to operating manual. * If red light remains on stop engine- check oil level- re-start in 3 minutes

Bobcat · Feb 23, 2009

A few of my cats have the original yellowed placard. You already sent me one of your repros for my first KT-3.

I may need a few more later.

BigAl · Feb 23, 2009

well crap ! it did not reprint right but I have made quite a few and they turn out right . Damn new computer !

BigAl · Feb 23, 2009

Bobcat said:
I plan on changing the dash layout as well. I saw you're tiny tach, but I think that is smaller than I'd like. I'm going for a 'tweener' in size.

It matches my tiny brain and tiny pen... err uh :sad:

brain . Its about 2 1/2 " in diameter .

I'm talking about the tach ! geez ... your mind is in the gutter !

Lyndon · Feb 23, 2009

Porsche Guy Here: BIG AL! Wake up! The #$%^* Block alone is worth 500 to a thousand dollars, without the crank, cylinder's or heads! If that has a little *P ahead of the serial number and really is a Porsche industrial those buddies of mine on the Porsche 356/912 registry will be on you like the Crazed Mob Burning down Dr. Frankensteins castle! Have you checked E-Bay lately? Thay get 3000 to 5000 $ for one of those! Sometimes NOT RUNNING. That kind of bread would buy you another Kristi or go a long ways toward the rebuild of one of your current machines.(don't tell your wife I suggested that or I'll be in the 'doghouse' with her forever!) Which part of PORSCHE don't you understand?

BigAl · Feb 23, 2009

Bad news Bob . What I thougt was a "P" turned out to be a "1" in the engine number . Sorry about that . Here is a picture after I cleaned up the stamp numbers a while so I could see it better

Kristi Porsche Engine .

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