Early or Late Clutch?

[jroza1]

I just bought a 1970 Type 2 and I am readying a 2054cc to go in and I am not sure which clutch/pressure plate/throwout to get. It is stock in the rear, nothing has been changed, but not sure if these used the early or late style clutch and TO bearing.

Since it is my daily, I don't want to take the motor out until I do the swap to check. Insights?

Thanks.

Josh

[aeromech]

Just go with the older 1970 clutch. If you try to switch to the newer 1971 you’ll be opening a can of worms. If someone talks you into a Kennedy then you’ll be opening an even bigger can of worms
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[richparker]

Get the Kennedy Stage 1, best investment you’ll make. It is by far my favorite upgrade I’ve ever made.

I don’t see the problem with one, it fit in my bus just fine.
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[aeromech]

It's how much leg muscle you need
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VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
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[richparker]

[aeromech]

I've used the standard clutch with an 091 tranny and 2007cc engine running duals and the standard clutch worked just fine and didn't damage the mechanical linkage or my calf. Just saying sometimes heavy clutches used for drag events, etc. can be overkill in a daily driver bus.
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Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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[richparker]

A 1700 lbs clutch isn’t heavy and a standard clutch is gonna slip with a 2L stroker and a 002. 🙄

Edited post: Tommu is correct, sorry OP.
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[tommu]

The best advice I’ve got is to make sure your pressure plate is balanced with the rest of your engine. Balancing an engine brings more joy than anything.

Rich - maybe take your beef out of the O/P’S thread? Seems a bit off topic.
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[aeromech]

[jroza1]

Thanks for the advice all... I am going to pick up a fly wheel and have it surfaced and 8 doweled to match the crank and in a week or two, I will do the swap and let you know how it goes!