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Chineeske · 01-29-2019, 01:38 PM

Done a more

I thought that putting a XR engine into the Orion would be a piece of cake...
But the truth is, is that the frame needs some serious welding and custom fabrication

First fitting

None of the holes match...

So decided to start cutting here and there

Almost there

Chain seems straight...

But no worries, as it's certainly not a straight fit...

I had used to lower engine mounting points as reference... But wrong guess, as it's certainly not welded straight in the Chinese factory...

So... it will be serious grinding and welding!

01-29-2019, 01:38 PM	#12
Chineeske Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 29	Done a more I thought that putting a XR engine into the Orion would be a piece of cake... But the truth is, is that the frame needs some serious welding and custom fabrication First fitting None of the holes match... So decided to start cutting here and there Almost there Chain seems straight... But no worries, as it's certainly not a straight fit... I had used to lower engine mounting points as reference... But wrong guess, as it's certainly not welded straight in the Chinese factory... So... it will be serious grinding and welding!
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