Changes required to go from behind the shroud to in front

[JPro62]

I have a motor that came out of a sand rail that I am installing into a sedan. It was set up for behind the shroud linkage. It has dual 44 idf webers. Can I simply change the linkage bases from left to right to make it in front the shroud? How do I swap the carb pivot hardware from back to front? The throttle stops can be moved, but the carbs only have provisions for the return spring on the shaft to mount on one side. Are behind the shroud carbs built different?
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1974 Super Beetle (Sold)

[Chip]

I'd say just swap the carbs from side to side.

[Dale M.]

There is no difference is way carbs are made other then you can swap them from side to side and you can change the hardware on ends of shafts that the throttle arms and idles speed screws are on.... A IDF is IDF to best of my knowledge there is only one basic design for the carb body, you just place in according to whats necessary for linkage and fit...

Manifolds are different there is several styles as to straight and offset, or tall or short.... Also air cleaner bases will determined how front of shroud linkage works (fits), it has to be paired with straight or offset manifolds...

Dale
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[SBD]

Just thinking on the fly here... I would start by unbolting the manifolds from the heads with the carbs attached, swapping everything side for side, and seeing where that left me. A lot of stuff might just fall into place. Maybe...
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[JPro62]

Wow, is there a record for biggest brain fart? Looks like swapping sides fixes it. Only problem is the fuel barbs face towards the rear of the car now. They appear to be pressed in or at least the non barb side is not threaded and cast over.
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[DerrickfromNC1]

Doghouse oil cooler might be an issue with the pivot or crossbar linkage if that's the type fan shroud you have.

[DerrickfromNC1]

Doghouse oil cooler might be an issue with the pivot or crossbar linkage??

[JPro62]

Stupid question, I have a pair of offset MB stamped manifolds that I picked used here on the samba. The linkage isn't parallel to the shroud, it is close to hitting the fan shroud on the passenger side. I swapped the manifolds from side to side, but same issue. Are offset manifolds designed to be left and right sided, could I have two left side ones?
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1962 Beetle
1974 Super Beetle (Sold)

[Dale M.]

Problem could be wrong air cleaner base (hex bar pivot points)....

Dale
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"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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All suggestions and advice are purely my own opinion. You are free to ignore them if you wish ...

[JPro62]

They are CB Plates. One is stamped 3024L and the other 3024R. The 3024R is on the passenger side and the pivot is more towards the shroud. Looking at the CB site it appears that number is their 6481. Looks like I may need to order their 3266 kit or just the right side 3413.
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1962 Beetle
1974 Super Beetle (Sold)

[Mikedrevguy]

[Dale M.]

[JPro62]

Looking at photos of weber idf's they all appear to have the fuel inlet as a threaded insert. Mine is pressed in. It is stamped with Weber Brevettato. Are these spanish webers or some knock offs?
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1974 Super Beetle (Sold)

[Dale M.]

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