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Dino 246 vs Fiat Dino engine differences .

Discussion in '206/246' started by Spencer Wills 246, Jun 7, 2018.

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  1. Spencer Wills 246

    Spencer Wills 246 Rookie

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    #1 Spencer Wills 246, Jun 7, 2018
    Hello all,

    Having occasionally viewed threads on the forum for many years I have decided to join !

    I have a few question regarding the Dino engine,
    What are the differences between a Fiat Dino 2.4 and a dino 2.4 removed from a 246 ?

    The reason I ask is a friend of mine , in France, is planning on restoring a 246 that belonged to his father. But it has no engine.

    We have located the correct 246 gearbox. (M series)

    Local to my friend is a Dino engine far cheaper than normal, we suspect it has come from a Fiat Dino 2.4 , is there any way to telling ?
    Any advice appreciated.
    Kind regards Spencer. From the U.K.
     
  2. miurasv

    miurasv F1 World Champ

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    #2 miurasv, Jun 7, 2018
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    The Fiat Dino engine will have a conventional sump as it was front placed longitudinally whereas the Ferrari Dino engine was rear mid placed transversely with a trans-axle attached.
     
  3. 4CamGT

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    #3 4CamGT, Jun 7, 2018
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    Spencer, first off, welcome to the forum! Lots of great knowledge here! Here’s a couple of images of a Fiat Dino and a 246GT motor. I “think” they’re both the same internally but with different sumps bolted on. Hopefully someone with factual knowledge will chime in!

    Freeman
     
  4. TonyL

    TonyL F1 Rookie

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    #4 TonyL, Jun 8, 2018
    I seem to recall the sump to engine oil pickup is different.
    The carbs type, linkage and jetting are slightly different as well
     
  5. Bluebottle

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    #5 Bluebottle, Jun 8, 2018
    Kevin O'Rourke (Mototechnique) may have a spare Dino engine (see thread about Dino V8).
     

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