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[Cov Lad]

Is it possible to fit a modern carburettor model 350 bullet engine into a 1955 G2 frame without altering the frame?
If so what would be a fair price for said engine in working condition?

[Chris Tindal]

Yes, the Indian iron 350/500 frame has exactly the same dimensions as the old Redditch one. I ran an Indian 500 engine in a 1953 frame for 7 years until I sold it. The engines a straight fit if you use the Redditch top gearbox engine plates rather than Indian ones, think it's that way round. Don't know about prices, our hosts may help.

[Cov Lad]

Thanks there is one online but not sure of origin. Food for thought.

[Adrian]

Not just the 350, a 500 or 535 pre-EFI engine will bolt straight in. The E/S engine will also fit, but depending on which type of lug is fitted on the bottom of the front down tube, the starter motor might not. You can also fit a 5 speed gearbox if has been right-foot shift converted.

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[Cov Lad]

Very interesting, would I be likely to pick one up at Founders day auto jumble, I suppose one from a written off bike would be best option.

[Adrian]

People do swap out Indian Bullet engines to fit Redditch twins, sometimes! Or you may find a 350 that has been swapped out for a 500. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding something, but keep the original engine so that it can be restored at a later date. My comments about the 500s includes the Electra-X engine too.

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[Super45]

Out of interest what's the reason behind the conversion ?

Reason I ask as there are 2 model G's on ebay currently in a complete and running condition for less than £3000

[Cov Lad]

The reason is I have not long bought a Redditch G2, I'm not sure the engine rebuild is as good as described, it's being fixed but I lack trust in it.