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Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:36 pm

Three sets of axles for a type one swing axle:

Short Axle / Short Spline up to 1966. 3 5/16 inch from bearing sholder to spline end
Long Axle / Short Spline 1967 only. 3 15/16 from bearing sholder to spline end
Long Axle / Long Spline 1968 only.

Two sets of axle tubes:
Short tube 3 3/8 inch from spring plate mounting surface to backing plate mounting surface
Long tube 4 5/8 from spring plate mounting surface to backing plate mounting surface

Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:11 am

I recently picked up a 77 091 box complete with starter. I would like to put it in a 95" wheelbase Berrien rail. I will be using a 1776 motor from a 71 bus.

My question is:

Since the box is complete with bell housing and starter can I just bolt it up to the type 1 engine with no mods. Or do I need to trim the input shaft 1/2 inch to make it work? I do have a 3 rib bell housing starter and input shaft available but, would rather not go through the hassle of swapping these parts into the 091 if I don't have to.

Is there a benefit to swapping in the 3 rib stuff? Just curious.

Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:44 am

what would be a good off road tranny?

Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:59 am

1975 street rail wrote: I recently picked up a 77 091 box complete with starter. I would like to put it in a 95" wheelbase Berrien rail. I will be using a 1776 motor from a 71 bus.

My question is:

Since the box is complete with bell housing and starter can I just bolt it up to the type 1 engine with no mods. Or do I need to trim the input shaft 1/2 inch to make it work? I do have a 3 rib bell housing starter and input shaft available but, would rather not go through the hassle of swapping these parts into the 091 if I don't have to.

Is there a benefit to swapping in the 3 rib stuff? Just curious.

No other than the starters are cheaper.
Just remember that if you ever need to replace the starter you have to use the SR87 that comes on a 091.
I'd use it as is.

Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:30 pm

Hey guys, I just bought a 1970 Baja for cheap, got it running, and now I'm having some trans problems.. When the car isn't running, I can put it into every gear no problem. When it is running however, I can't put it into first, only 2nd 3rd and 4th (can start it in first, and it works fine). And also, when I try to put it into reverse, it grinds like crazy and then pops in.

This is my first volkswagen, and project for that matter. So can anybody give any ideas, and help an inexperienced 18 year old out? Thanks

If you need any pictures of anything let me know too if that would help more.

Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:35 pm

Input shaft pilot bearing is done. You gotta replace it.

Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:23 pm

busfreak_71 wrote: Input shaft pilot bearing is done. You gotta replace it.

Will I have to pull the trans? Difficulty rating?

Thanks for the quick answer though

Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:00 am

Pull the engine. Much easier, but overall not too hard.

Do you have any manuals?

Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:11 am

Alright sounds good. Need to repaint some of the parts on the engine anyways so I'll do that while the engine is out. I have how to keep your volkswagen alive and baja bugs and buggies. Is there another book I should look into getting?

Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:24 am

Bentley manual is a good choice and worth the money.

Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:41 am

Sounds good, I'll look into it. Thanks a lot for the info.

Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:23 pm

i have an at trans, out of car, the shifter is tight, seems to work ok by tapping on shaft when pulling/pushing the shaft..its been sitting a long time so could possibly be just sticky??

Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:43 pm

Would a 72 bus trans be better than a bug trans?

The 1st post had something about it, but didnt give a whole lot more info. Any more data on these?
thank
-Zack

Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:48 am

ZackN wrote: Would a 72 bus trans be better than a bug trans?

The 1st post had something about it, but didnt give a whole lot more info. Any more data on these?
thank
-Zack

Depends on application.

Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:19 pm

turboblue wrote: ZackN wrote: Would a 72 bus trans be better than a bug trans?

The 1st post had something about it, but didnt give a whole lot more info. Any more data on these?
thank
-Zack

Depends on application.

A Baja With a Subaru Motor.
I am just looking for some more info on it. It seems to be between major switches and im wondering if its any good to use. Or if it will bust apart when i put it under power.
Thanks

Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:57 pm

Found some info

http://sandlizrd.baja.com/gears.htm

Sun Apr 04, 2010 1:14 pm

hey do you have any info on a 914 Porsche trans?
their was a link on the first or second page but the link didnt work i just sent me to a page from roadrunner saying your internet doesn't work or something like that.

i tried searching and one guy asked about it but there were no responds to his post

Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:09 pm

Ive got a 1976 trans is this a good one or should i look for a bus trans,and will the bus trans mount up the same as the stock trans.Ive got a 2007cc motor in the baja and i want a trans to take the abuse.

Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:39 pm

sandbaggerd7 wrote: Ive got a 1976 trans is this a good one or should i look for a bus trans,and will the bus trans mount up the same as the stock trans.Ive got a 2007cc motor in the baja and i want a trans to take the abuse.

A bus trans doesn't mount in the same way, but there are kits to help with this. I'd run what you have until it brakes then upgrade. I have been running a built type 1 for over 6 years with a 2110.

Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:44 pm

thanks 4 the info does anybody no of a good site to find some rear arms i want to extend the read tires out a few inches.