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Camshaft selection for a stock '69 1500SP Bug
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doncoque
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
DarthWeber wrote:
... just check carefully to make sure your clearances are in spec... ...make sure to check clearances to make sure the shafts fit all the parts OK?


Could you explain to what clearences you refere exactly. Sorry to ask, but I'm just a newbe when it comes to engines. Rolling Eyes

DarthWeber wrote:
Anyway, with the cheater cam, cam kit with HD springs and solid rocker shafts it should make for a nice addition to your motor.


I'm sure it will. I will document the upgrade process and post a link here once it is done. Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You need to get a copy of the Bentley VW manual for your year car. It has all the clearance specs and torques for nuts and bolts. For the rocker arms themselves the ID is 18.00 - 18.02mm with a wear limit of 18.04mm. The rocker shafts should have a diameter of 17.99 - 17.97mm with a wear limit of 17.95mm. The bolts on the end of the rocker shafts will have a torque spec to tighten.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ok guys. Just got the parts this week. I also got the copy of the bently manual for the entire process.

I'm looking forward to the overhaul process during the following weeks. I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
very good. by all means keep us updated.
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