Sandcast and Diecast Cases
There were two
types of cases used on the 1972 models, the earlier was a sandcast
from eng # 750 001 to 750 401. There is some dispute as to the
final number used of the sandcast engines. From eng # 750 402 on they
were of diecast manufacture from personal experience, happy to stand
corrected if images of cases from #750 403 to #750 405 show them to be
sandcast.
The sandcast
cases were heavier and arguably stronger than the later diecast.
However both types have been used successfully by racers the world over
with power output up to 100hp. The area around the main bearing sleeve
is much thicker on the sandcast case.
For your
interest here are a number of images showing the internal and external
differences in appearance between the two. To date, these images and
the detailed differences have not been illustrated by any author.
The sandcast example will be to the leftside and the diecast to the right.
Outer Case Halves
The detail shots illustrating some of the differences are below.
Inner Case Halves
The detail shots of some of the differences are below.