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OK, all you 850 experts...

Steve

Steve

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Will an '82 head fit on an '81 engine? :-k

I know they changed the cam cover from 16 to 19 bolts some time during the 82 model run, but other than that, are there any other problems I might expect? :-s

I have a chance to get a head for my son's 850 this weekend and just wanted to be aware of any other problems that might show up. If this is a later '82 head with the 19-bolt cover, I will just be sure to get the cam cover, too. 8-[

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is the 850 the engine has the two tach options in the same year? Don't some have the tach in the cover and some on the cylinder block? I am not sure, can someone help me with this one? I thought I read it somewhere on here.

Cory
 
Good point to check. I just looked at my wife's '82 850L and the tach drive is the same as my son's '81 850, and I know that hers has the later, 19-bolt cover.

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It will fit and work just fine. Get it.

The only difference is the one you noted -- most '82 850 heads use the 19 bolt valve cover. The tach drive, intakes, cams, etc. are all same-same.
 
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