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Oldfart Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2008 Posts: 187 Location: Strayliya
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 4:52 pm Post subject: Upright? |
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We have a 74 bus that came with an upright 1600 standard, there were two engine options in Oz. How do they move along with the 1600 in? As long as it will cruise at 100K's (62.137 mph to yoo yanks) will be OK for an old fart like myself. |
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babysnakes Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2008 Posts: 7104
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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(62.137 mph to yoo yanks) |
I do that quite fine in my 1600 '72. Oh! Yanks? We have Confederates too. |
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airschooled Air-Schooled
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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100k is a prime cruising speed for a 1600 dual port. A well balanced 1600 will go a little quicker, but fuel economy, speed, and cooling is in a happy medium right there.
You're good as long as the transaxle ratios are built for a 1600, which yours sounds like it is. A transaxle for a '74 to other delivery markets may be better matched to the 1800 T4 motor that was an option depending on delivery locale. I know you sound confident, but many people read these threads without posting, so I want everyone to be covered.
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Oldfart Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2008 Posts: 187 Location: Strayliya
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for that fella's, the gearbox is original so I reckon it'd be the right gearing. It's a three rib. |
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Danwvw Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2012 Posts: 8892 Location: Oregon Coast
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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I would not worry about the transaxle! But If it's not set up for a Type-1 Up-Right engine there will be gaps in the engine tin and too much overheating can occur. Does your Engine come out the back of the Bus like it will on the early bus? The rear apron removes completely on the early bus but the Type 4 that started in 1972 here in the US have it as part of the bus body. _________________ 1960 Beetle And 1679cc DP W-100 & Dual Zeniths! |
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richparker Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2011 Posts: 6935 Location: Durango, CO
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Oldfart wrote: |
It's a three rib. |
Oh yea! A 74' 3 rib is strong and is a great match for a 1600. Lots of torque. _________________ __________
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Oldfart Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2008 Posts: 187 Location: Strayliya
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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Danwvw wrote: |
I would not worry about the transaxle! But If it's not set up for a Type-1 Up-Right engine there will be gaps in the engine tin and too much overheating can occur. |
It came with all the tin for a Bay, it's a lot different (Bigger) than the tin on a Split or a pancake engine, it's properly sealed of cooling air. |
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