engine id number

**Sun Jun 20, 2004 7:27 am » Post: #1 » Download Post**

ive been offered a complete engine
and the guy said its off an mc18 but because the engine number is mc16
he now things its a mc16
but my engine number starts with mc16 even though its an mc18 or is it?????
can anyone help me out with this one

**Sun Jun 20, 2004 7:46 am » Post: #2 » Download Post**

all the engine numbers start with a 16
i think andy may be able to tell you what bike it came from if you can post the complete engine number

**Sun Jun 20, 2004 3:08 pm » Post: #3 » Download Post**

mc16 1017738 is the engine number i wanna buy
why do all nsr250 engine numbers start with mc16

**Sun Jun 20, 2004 7:54 pm » Post: #4 » Download Post**

I can't tell you right now as I am in the middle of moving house and the parts manuals are in a box somewhere! (I just had a quick look through the hard drive too, but I just don't have time - sorry!)

MC16E is the "generic" model type for the NSR motor - a bit like "Series 3/5/7" for BMW cars... they are all "Series X" but they all look different!!! :)

Andy.
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**Mon Jun 21, 2004 1:26 am » Post: #5 » Download Post**

sorry andy didn,t realise you was moving
its just i needed to know a.s.a.p cos i need to buy before he sells it
can i still use the bottom half anyway

**Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:58 am » Post: #6 » Download Post**

I think it works the same for NC30's too...
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**Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:22 am » Post: #7 » Download Post**

Stevo, do you have a picture (or a couple) of the motor you can send me. The MC16 and MC18 motors are a little different, although they do fit in the same hole!!! :)

Andy.
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**Mon Jun 21, 2004 9:19 am » Post: #8 » Download Post**

nah cos the damm thing is in a breakers yard
i can only go by the engine number

**Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:11 am » Post: #9 » Download Post**

OK Stevo, there are a couple of visual differences, but I can't remember off the top of my head!

I'll see if I can dig out the MC16/18 manual tonight and get back to you. If I remember correctly, the most identifiable features are the heads. Also, if the inlet manifold is on, then the MC16 rubber "boots" for the carbs are substantially smaller than the MC18 32mm items (26 or 28mm I think).

I'll let you know later.

Andy.
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