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DustinHu Samba Member
Joined: May 05, 2011 Posts: 7 Location: Sammamish, WA
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 9:53 am Post subject: What Engine Type Do I have? |
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Hi there,
My 912 came with a 1600cc Bug motor in it. I need help identifying the Type and year of it so I can exchange out the exhaust. Here are a couple photos. I'm hoping someone can tell from these pictures what I have in the car.
Thanks!
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33879 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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DustinHu Samba Member
Joined: May 05, 2011 Posts: 7 Location: Sammamish, WA
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Cool, thanks. I guess that would make it a Type 1. Any suggestions on a good source for exhaust options? The one on there now hangs low to the right and I want one tucked up high on the left so it fits the 912 better.
thanks,
Dustin |
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 11:23 am Post subject: |
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DustinHu wrote: |
Cool, thanks. I guess that would make it a Type 1. Any suggestions on a good source for exhaust options? The one on there now hangs low to the right and I want one tucked up high on the left so it fits the 912 better.
thanks,
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your generator bearings and stuff run hot??? i see the tin holding generator to fan housing is off location 90 degrees and the cooling slot for generator is counter clockwise 90 degrees. just asking by looking at the picture. _________________ Admin note: Bill Passed away - July, 2017
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DustinHu Samba Member
Joined: May 05, 2011 Posts: 7 Location: Sammamish, WA
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 11:44 am Post subject: |
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To be honest I haven't driven the car much since I got it, so I'm not sure yet. I didn't realize anything was unusual about the setup since I haven't seen another engine to compare with. Something I'll need to look into it sounds like.
Thanks,
Dustin |
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HRVW Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 2531 Location: Rosarito, Mexico
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 12:15 pm Post subject: 912 w/1600cc engine |
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73 T1 1600cc engine in there...if interior is stock.
Yes...the gen should be turned 90 degrees to the right.
912 engines are hard to find and if so...expensive.
Have in my store room a 912 dist that worked real nice in my VW bug at one time...nice advance curve.
Steve
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DustinHu Samba Member
Joined: May 05, 2011 Posts: 7 Location: Sammamish, WA
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, that might be something I'm interested in once I get the thing back on the road. I'm trying to figure out the generate is 90 degrees off issue. Are you saying the guy installed it backwards? How do I move it?
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AlanWrench Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2011 Posts: 11 Location: SC
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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I believe they mean loosen the clamp holding it to the generator stand and rotate it 90 degrees to the right, terminals pointing away from the carb.
The backing plates will have to rotate too.
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HRVW Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 2531 Location: Rosarito, Mexico
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 2:23 pm Post subject: 912 with 1600cc |
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The gen and fan housing has to be removed. Four 6 mm bolts need to be removed and turn the gen to the right one position and retighten the bolts.
Helps to remove the carb first. Disconnect the gas cable and move carb to the left hanging by the dist.
Pull the center dist wire from the coil and the two/three wires (remember which goes where).
Not sure if the air flappers and thermostat are still attached which is also easily disconnected.
Remember the oil cooler is inside to the left of center...be carefull in lifting off.
Tried to cover the basics if original (not sure of your area).
Over the yrs many things no overly important are removed.
Initially the bug was designed for world use as we know and many have been moved around as in your 912 to VW conversion.
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DustinHu Samba Member
Joined: May 05, 2011 Posts: 7 Location: Sammamish, WA
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Got it, thanks everyone!
Still need a recommendation for online sources to buy parts for the engine? Any recommendations? |
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Jody '71 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 5:05 am Post subject: |
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I'd relocate your fuel filter to either after the tank outlet or by the transmission. You certainly don't want a fuel leak over top of your distributor. _________________ '66 Beetle
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bill may Samba Member
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