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JeffnDes1977 Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:47 pm

I have a 1964 baja with motor troubles. I also have a 1979 complete bus motor. Is it possible? I dont want to do an up-right conversion to keep it simple. Any advice, pics?

glutamodo Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:24 am

If the body is cut far enough it can work. You'll need an early 210mm type 4 flywheel/clutch. And then there's the fuel system too...

Mal evolent Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:44 am

brace the frame horns to the roll cage. use a bus trans.

JeffnDes1977 Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:55 am

The fuel system is no big deal. I have all of the parts. I striplped that bus. Can get by for now with my stock trans? I have the 79 trans also, but I want to keep the major modifications for a later time. Can I use the bus trans with swing axle or do I need to convert to irs? Thanks for the info. 8)

mtnroads Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:03 am

here is my baja with a 2.0 type 4 and stock style cooling.

it's longer, hangs lower, heavier, and way more powerful than a 1600 dp.

the extra torque is great!

also dont foget to machine flywheel for piliot bearing. the input shaft will not reach on t1 & t2 transaxels. there is a thread that talks about correct placement, Ill post it here when I find it.



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