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63 vwnotch Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2002 Posts: 734 Location: Riverside,CA Econo Motors
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:49 pm Post subject: Engine Number/ build Question |
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I have the original engine in my 69 and was contemplating building another and running it while I freshen up the original... but mostly looking for a little more power, I was thinking a 1641 would suffice...
I found this engine and noticed it had an H and while my engine has an H didn't type 2 1500's have an H ??
if I offered this guy 150 for this motor is it a good buy or suitable case for a 1641 build??
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/5771081084.html _________________ BUS WANTED: 13 window BUS any year considered.. |
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rockerarm Samba Member
Joined: December 16, 2009 Posts: 3552 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 7:00 am Post subject: Re: Engine Number/ build Question |
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Hi. The H5 series of cases were used in 1968 and 1969. This was the beginning of the emissions struggles with VW. I used to be a dealer/independent mechanic beginning in 1973. Even during the 1980's it was very difficult to have one of these cases check out ok for a stock rebuild. The two big problems found were cracks and a spread center main web. I had better luck with the F case used in 1966 and the first H case used in 1967.
Let me know what you might bee looking for on here or via a PM, as I still have some contacts with old school shops.
Hope this helps, Bill. |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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