KT-17 question
 

Can a good series1 block be made a series2 with the parts from a blown series 2 motor? If not explain please

The series 2 & Magnum engines use a much stronger casting with thicker/more webs.
Series 1 do not have a cross drilled crank for pressure to the rod journals.
The rod journals are splash lubed, also the oil pump operates @ about #5 oil pressure vs. about 40+ for the series 2 & magnum. If you have a good series 1 block,
I would sell it to a purest that wants one on evilpay, and go with a series 2 or magnum.
Could a person assemble one? Possibly but why?
There might be some machining in the block to provide oiling if you chose to convert to use the series 2 oiling system. I haven’t looked into this in detail, but it comes to mind there was an obstacle to doing this.
If you chose to go with the series 1 oiling, you will have to drill the rods for splash oiling.
It just isn’t worth the work/time in my opinion.

Thanks George, I wasnt sure if there would be machine work involved.But this post accidently brought some good,Seems another member has a 1710 that could be had for a very reasonable price.Im checking into a possible deal right now.