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1922 Side Valve 980cc JAP V-twin engine for vintage motorcycles & Possibly Morgan

1922 Side Valve 980cc JAP V-twin engine for vintage motorcycles & Possibly Morgan
1922 Side Valve 980cc JAP V-twin engine for vintage motorcycles & Morgan three wheeler. For Brough Superior SS80, Zenith, Matchless, Rex Acme, Coventry Eagle
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1922 Side Valve 980cc JAP V-twin engine for vintage motorcycles & Morgan three wheeler. For Brough Superior SS80, Zenith, Matchless, Rex Acme, Coventry Eagle

£9,980.00

Description
JAP V-twin engine. 1922 Side Valve 980cc for vintage motorcycles & Possibly Morgan.
Apart from possibly being useful for a 1920’s Morgan three-wheeler, this JAP V-twin engine could be utilised in a “parts-project”. It could also be used in any number of motorcycle makes as a genuine replacement.
IMPORTANT: It is located near Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Shipping will be from there.
If you are in the USA, this is a great opportunity to own one of the famous 980cc JAP V-Twins, without having to import it.
The side valve 980cc JAP V-twin engine was used by the following manufacturers. Of course, they didn’t all use this engine in 1922. However, they used a variant.
  • Brough Superior SS80
  • Zenith Model L. Some used the 680cc and 770cc engines.
  • Acme 8hp
  • Rex Acme
  • Matchless Model H
  • Coventry Eagle Flying 8
  • BAT Model 5
  • Royal Enfield 180.
  • Campion
  • NUT (Not sure about them using the 980cc, but they used 770 / 680cc engines)
  • Universal. (They came in the 1930’s and still used a SV engine, but by then the design was a little different)
The 980cc side valve engine is a great one to use. It has approximately 8hp and enough power to effortlessly push you along with a sidecar and passenger.
I get asked if I have a JAP V-twin engine all the time. They are rarely available as a loose item. Early 1920’s side valve 980cc JAP V-twin engines are extremely hard find, especially in good condition and with the ancillaries.
I agree. It’s not cheap. But find another one in similar condition. Then think what value it will add to that bare frame you have kicking about.

About this JAP V-twin engine

It is owned by a friend in the USA. The engine is with him near Charlotte, NC. (More on delivery etc below)
He bought it from a dealer in Europe some time ago, as a spare for an early Brough. He has never used it and it has been stored in a clean & dry environment.
We know nothing of the history and my friend is happy to remove the cylinder barrels to show the bores, pistons and rings. The engine number ends in /D, indicating that this engine was originally supplied with flat-top iron pistons.

Condition:

As stated, we don’t have any history on it. However, it appears to be in very good condition and with original parts.
The barrels have one or two small chips. You can see them in the images. They appear to be the original barrels.
The engine cases are in good condition and they are a matched pair from original build. See the matching case number stamps in the images.
It comes with the carb manifold, an Amal brass carb and a decent Lucas magneto.
It is also fitted with a pair of JAP cylinder primers.
The engine number stamp is clear and is unmolested.

Other JAP engine parts and engines.

Occasionally, I have some. If you don’t see what you need on the JAP engine page here, send me a note with your needs.

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Buyer notes for the JAP V-twin engine

It is located near Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Shipping will be from there.
If you are in the USA, this is a great opportunity to own one of the famous 980cc JAP V-Twins, without having to import it.

Shipping is charged ON TOP of the price for the item. There are too many variables to include shipping in the checkout, so please contact me before you buy and I will give you a shipping price.

1922 Side Valve 980cc JAP V-twin engine for vintage motorcycles & Morgan three wheeler. For Brough Superior SS80, Zenith, Matchless, Rex Acme, Coventry Eagle

Side Valve 980cc JAP V-twin engine for vintage motorcycles & Possibly Morgan

I usually ship to most destinations.

International shipping available. Let me know where you are and I will send you a price for shipping with tracking

Combined shipping available. 

Viewing: near Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Viewing arranged by TheTimingChest

Collection: If you don’t want it shipped, the owner has plenty of space. If you can’t collect for a while, it’s not a problem. However, the owner will need to be paid very soon after the sale. Thanks.

Payment: Good old fashioned money on collection is preferred. I can accept payment through PayPal or by bank transfer as well. I can accept USD, EUROS or GB Pounds. Please ask. 

Import Taxes: Please note that IMPORT DUTIES are not something I can control. If you are buying from outside the UK, there is a chance that you will have to pay import taxes. Import taxes vary from country to country. If there are charges to pay, it is the buyer’s responsibility to research the cost and pay the duties. The price that you see on my advert is for the item and not the item plus whatever taxes might be due.

 

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