advice on buying a major

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moyne major
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advice on buying a major

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hi all
im looking for advice on buying a major,iv seen a super major for sale its had a 6 cylinder engine fitted ,just wondering what i should check out when i go to look at it,

thanks in advance

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Re: advice on buying a major

Post by henk »

If it has the cast iron sump, it will be more worth more money than an alu sump.
Apart from the overall condition, check the construction of the connection between the engine and gearbox.
If you have any doubts take a lot of pictures and place a few on this board.
Kind regards, Henk

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