New TS owner

[atreyu]

Hi all,

I've just bought a '80 TS250/1 last night, I'm in North Yorkshire (UK).

Could anyone be kind enough to tell me what the differences are between the engine on the TS and later ETZ, I know the ETZ is 12v but are there physically any differences? I'm intending to build another engine to swap at a later date and would like to know where i stand with interchangeability.

Thanks
Dave

[djsbriscoe]

Here at a glance.

http://www.sweller.co.uk/mz/specs/spc_all.html

David.

[atreyu]

Thanks David,
Interesting table, however it doesn't tell me anything specific about the engine internals, I'm sure someone on here knows about the exact interchangeability.

Thanks

[therealche]

IIRC you can bolt an ETZ engine into a TS250/1. However you will have to change all the electrics ( ETZ is 12V alternator system, some with electronic ignition, TS 250/1 is 6V dynamo with points.) Oh and the exhaust port is at a different angle so a new downpipe at the very least is needed. Personally I think the TS250/1 is the best engine they built in terms of power delivery so get another one and rebuild it if you want a spare. I found the 6V electrics fine if all the connectors were kept shiny. The expensive but very effective way of upgrading the Supa 5 to 12V is the powerdynamo system

https://www.powerdynamo.de/shop/show_product.php?cPath=1_11&products_id=522&SESS=skivjgda6lq058vie57t1j49t1h9abgm