Ducati Tech 848 vs 999 Head
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Hi Everyone, Today's video is a short comparison on the advancement in head construction Ducati made between the 749/999 series of testastretta engine heads and the later 848/1098 series of heads.
Its amazing to see the developments made in just over 7 years as the testastretta moved into its last evolution before the panigale series of engines replaced the older belt drive engines as Ducati's principle superbike engine.
I will also do a short video to compare the early '94 desmo engine cases against the '10 testastretta cases.
Sorry for the delay in bringing this next video out, it turned out I had a damaged card in the camera not a corrupted file.
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Hi there!I'm a guy from sweden, I found your channel for a few weeks ago, I must say that the programs is very interesting, I'm also a duccatist,so thanks for all interesting info you give us❤
So thank you so much!!🥰🥰
Glad to hear that you have enjoyed the videos 👍😎 thanks for watching
Great to see a side by side comparison. Now zip a head off that ole Panigale engine you have lying around and let’s nerd out on the crazy departure of the superquadro design.
Hi Rob, its a popular request so will dig some Panigale heads out of the unit and do another evolution video 😎
Thanks! Would love seeing a desmoquattro head comparison with a testrastretta. 🙂
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Great suggestion, I think I have some built Panigale heads lying around to use!! 😎
Nellie, excellent comparison between the the two heads, showing some thoughtful engineering going into the 848 😎
Glad you liked it Kris 👍😊
Thanks for that👍 would love a later engine in my mono. Just too many pennies.
Hi Chris, it seems that the price of second hand Ducati engines is only going up!!
@@DesmoWerx at least it's not a bevel 😱. I need a pair of oversize 860 pistons, can't find anything reasonable. You don't know where I can get a decent 996/ST4S barrel do you?
Cool video. What are your thoughts on early Testastretta belt change intervals? Ducati specified them to be 2yrs/12,000 kms for my my 998, but on current models it's now 5 yrs/30,000 kms. What changed over the years to allow for the longer intervals? I don't think the belt path changed much, if at all. Maybe new belts are better manufactured? In which case a brand new 998 belt should be just as durable as any other modern Testastretta belt. It would be nice to have a 5/30 belt interval, but not if it's a major risk.
I'd love to hear his thoughts on the subject also
I think what changed is that Ducati wanted to improve their sales of bikes and are finally coming clean about the fact that these belts last a lot longer than they led us to believe, without actually coming out and admitting it. Just my opinion. Fwiw, the belts on my 999 are 6 years old and haven't snapped.
Hello, very good idea this comparative vidéo, évolution is there, thanks
Glad you liked it Philippe 😊
Great comparison! Thanks for making a follow-up Video to my initial question! :)
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.
Hi
Great content
Just watching your videos on cam belt changes
What brand & where could I source a set of cam locking tools as used in your video for 2004 999
Thanks
Nice video what kinda miles are the 848 v-twins engines good for before a rebuild ?
Hi ninja, really depends on how well they are looked after and what use they have seen. I have heard of mileages in excess of 40000 with no problems.
Great review, thank you !
My pleasure 😊
Can you share the tools you're using? I'm particularly interested in the dial indicator adapters air cooled DS1100 motors.
Hi UnevenHeathen, I did a video on all the Ducati tools I use.
Its here czcams.com/video/mv1Nav6fcXo/video.html
hi, thanks a lot for sharing this info! can you tell me the pitch size of the head bolts center to center from one and the other? im looking into using one of these heads in a project. Thanks again!
very interesting, thanks!!!
Glad you liked it!
would love to see the comparision with the 959 as well :)
I have some Panigale heads so I may do a video shortly on this evolution as well.
@@DesmoWerx great! I will wait for that one :)
Quick question for ya. The plug seals on the back of the 999 head. How are those removed & installed?
Do you mean the cam seals? If so its the cam cover followed by removing the cam caps which pinch the cam seals in.
@@DesmoWerx thanks! I just bought a 2003 999 got alittle work to do before she's ready for the streets. I've notice my cam seals are cracking a little so I plan on replacing them. One more question Do you know of a good replacement front brake master cylinder. Mine has no pressure. Thanks again!
Great explanation. Is there any aftermarket alternative to the crappy and expensive cam-wheel nuts?
HI nlpx, not that I have managed to find as yet.
@@DesmoWerx Do you think a self securing m17x1 nut with a polyamid insert would do the trick?
Could you measure the valve spacing on the 848 heads? Could you put 848 cams in an 999 head?
I will measure them up for you when next out in the garage
@@DesmoWerx Supurb!
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Thanks Eduardo 😎