SlugBug81
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Location: Houston
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 Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:33 pm Post subject: 1965 1200cc Type I performance question |
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Ok so here goes. I recently inherited a 65 bug and am in the process of restoring it. In my research I have found that the variety of available resources for VW's is astounding, howerver one important issue still eludes me! I am not sure about pushrod length. I have a 1200cc engine (8126554) and have bought numerous products, but I am at the point to where I have nowhere else to turn, please help. I have listed the parts I have accumulated just in case that has any effect on the length needed, I am also open to suggestions as well. "NO I AM NOT BUYING A DIFFERENT ENGINE, DON'T EVEN SUGGEST I GO WITH ANOTHER ONE".
83 Mahle big bore kit
69mm Volkstroker III crankshaft
009 distributer
8lb flywheel
12v conversion kit
Stand alone oil cooler
Dual 30 carb setup
New exhaust
Complete engine gasket set
New adjustable pushrod tubes
Etc.
Does this affect the original length of the pushrods, or do I need to adjust? I would also like a new cam, but do no know where to go because of this issue. Thanks in advance for the help! |
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krusher
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Location: europe
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| Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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You would have been better off posting this in the vintage speed forum, as that is the section for 40hp engine tuning. Ask a moderator to move this thread there.
There stock crank in the 40hp is a 64, do you realise the 69 is not a straight fit and will require extra work, and will make you engine wider, so you will need differant length pushrods.
Here is a thread to read.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=227342&highlight=40hp+crank
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