1.9dg or cu 2000

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pete77
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1.9dg or cu 2000

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hi all got high top t25 was Aircooled and some time in its past was converted to 1.9dg water cooled. I have got a
type 4 cu 2l Aircooled with all tin bits new clutch twin solex carbs,just needs silencer. is any body running a high top
with 2L air cooled ? how is it doing speed mpg ect tempted to go air cooled if performance is ok .cu 70bhp dg78
will be lighter Aircooled as exhaust rad pipes ect heavy advantages disadvantages. advice please peter
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Air-cooled 16mpg start - stop journeys. Low to mid twenties mpg on a long run. Sell the CU for a pile of cash and spend the money on anti-freeze and beer.
2ltr Aircooled CU with twin Solex's & originally a 009 dizzie, but now back to standard.

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