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Mark Evans 
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 Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 6:01 pm Post subject: Would it be easier? |
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I'm about ready to mount my '55 body back to the restored chassis with transmission and wondered, would it be easier to have the engine bolted in place considering it is a 2007cc based engine? Or would it be easier to squeeze it in after?
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Hazza6542
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:57 am Post subject: Re: Would it be easier? |
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I've always thought it would be easier, saves moving the engine back and forth trying to clear aprons and alt pulleys and belts. Seen a lot of videos of people doing it no problems with stock 1200-1600cc motors so can't imagine it'd be any different or worse than doing with body already mounted.
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vwjetboat
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:25 am Post subject: Re: Would it be easier? |
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| I would .. and I would test run and check the trans.. clutch and brakes... |
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Dave
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| Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2017 10:11 am Post subject: Re: Would it be easier? |
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I can tell you from experience, that putting a 78mm stroker crank engine (which, with 2007cc, you have) into an uncut Oval engine bay, is a PITA. I have to install the short block, then the heater boxes and exhaust, fan shroud and alternator/generator, and dual carbs on after the long block is in, and even at that, it's a tight fit. There is NO WAY you can install the engine with the dual carbs and manifolds in place, either from the top, or the bottom. I've done it in a type 2 (1961 Single Cab) because the rear apron is removable.
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Mark Evans
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| Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2017 10:26 am Post subject: Re: Would it be easier? |
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I've dealt with ovals and small engine bays for some time. This engine came out of this car, I was just thinking of maybe trying something different.
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EVfun
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| Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: Would it be easier? |
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I bet VW installed the engine first and body later. I would guess that is because it is easier in that order if the body is already off.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:33 pm Post subject: Re: Would it be easier? |
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| answer is yes.. it was complete chassis down to the brake drums then married to body |
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Mark Evans
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| Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2017 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: Would it be easier? |
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In an effort to make it easier, I've trimmed down the cylinder tins about 1/2" along the seal edge to gain a little working room.
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