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Type 1 Short Block Kits!
Great Plains Aircraft Short Block Engine Kits are available for all popular displacements.
Each kit contains the parts necessary to build the bottom end of the engine. 1600cc to 1915cc kits feature a stock 1045 steel forged VW OEM original crankshaft the has been remachined .010 inch. The 2180cc kit features our E4340 crankshaft that is made specifically for Great Plains Aircraft. This forged crank features standard rod and main bearing journals, milled key way for the prop hub, and a horizontally milled key way for the timing gears that is 180 degrees from the prop hub key.
In addition, all kits include 100% new engine cases, main bearings, cams, oil pump, etc.
The 1600cc - 1915cc kits feature a Shrink Fit Prop Hub. The 2180cc kit features the Force One Prop Hub and Force One Main Bearing.
All machine work is completed. You simply assemble the parts using our Type 1 Engine Assembly Manual (provided in the kit). If you have any questions, we are only a call away! We can also assemble the short block for you if you are not comfortable completing the assembly.
SHORT BLOCK ENGINE KITS - TYPE 1
Great Plains Aircraft Short Block Engine Kits are available for all popular displacements. Each kit contains the parts necessary to build the bottom end of the engine.
| Short Block engine kits includes the following parts: | |||
| New Engine Case | Rear Seal | Crankshaft Gear Kit | Main Bearings |
| Gasket Set | Distributor Plug | Oil Pump | Engine Case Kit |
| Oil Sump Plate | Oil Pump Cover Plate | Fuel Pump Block Off | Oil Filter Screen |
| Balanced Connecting Rods | Rod Bearings | Engine Breather | Hi-Torque Camshaft |
| Cam Bearings | Face Plate | Dowel Pins | Prop Hub Seal |
| Cam Plug | Prop Hub | Lifters | Assembly Manual |
| Prop Hub Bolt & Cotter Pin |
69-82mm Forged Steel Crankshaft | Engine Case Washer & Lock Nut Kit | All Necessary Machine Work |
| 1600cc Short Block Engine Kit | $1356.50 | |
| Shrink fit Hub is standard. | ||
| 1835cc Short Block Engine Kit | $1418.95 | |
| Shrink fit is standard. | ||
| 1915cc Short Block Engine Kit | $1418.95 | |
| Shrink fit is standard. | ||
| 2180cc or 2276cc Short Block Engine Kit | $2943.85 | |
| 2180cc Short Block Includes Force One Prop Hub | ||
| Assembly Only of Short Block Kit | $295.00 |
| Crating of Assembled Engine | $25.00 |
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Great Plains Aircraft Supply Co., Inc. 7011 N 160th Ave Bennington, NE 68007 info@greatplainsas.com |
| Orders: 1-800-922-6507 (available in the US Only) Information: 402-493-6507 or Fax 402-493-3846 |