Suggestions for engine info on AH 185 480

[bliston]

I recently got 1970 Campervan and it has a new motor. I've tried some general searches, but can't seem to get a handle on where it came from. What I'm looking for is a general info like spark plug gaps, info on the timing, etc. Forgive my ingorance, I haven't worked on engines before and am new to VWs. Engine number is AH 185 480. Any suggestions for resources?

Thanks,
Ben

[JGKoenig]

You might want to start with John Muirs "How to Keep Your Volkswagon Alive; A Manual of Step By Step Proceedures for the Complete Idiot".

I have it, and a few others. That one has been very helpful. It gives some good general information.

Bentley also has one that is very good. Much more technical.

[USMCbug]

AH would be 73-74 bug engine case. Spark plug cap is usually the same across the board. Timing will depend on what distributor you are running.
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