Twin port into an oval - tinware??

48 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 6 Dec 2004, 6:44 pm

#275549

Is there a prefered 'rear engine tin' (around the pulley) that allows fitting a twin port motor into an oval engine bay?

Any suggestions as to the best tinware to source would be great.
thanks

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Dec 2004, 7:03 pm

#275554

The only piece of tin that needed mods in my case was the very rear piece that sits in the rubber seal. Apart from that, no probs.

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deluxe hunter Casual Dubber

48 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 6 Dec 2004, 7:34 pm

#275571

Thanks,

Do you mean you trimmed off the rear of the tin to shorten it(removing the folded down lip) which then leaves a straight edge?
If so, is it strong enough like that?

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Dec 2004, 7:54 pm

#275580

get some 1500 rear tin in might fit depends on if the care has been hit before or not

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56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Dec 2004, 8:28 pm

#275594

deluxe hunter wrote:Thanks,

Do you mean you trimmed off the rear of the tin to shorten it(removing the folded down lip) which then leaves a straight edge?
If so, is it strong enough like that?

Yep.

Ya don't need strength there.

Dave would be right though, there may be an easier way.

VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 7 Dec 2004, 9:50 am

#275825

yep i trimmed mine and but cut around the holes so u can still screw it in, sits fine and works well. everythign fits fine but its much harder to get in and out than the stock motor, i hav found removing all the carby, pulley wheel, generator etc 1st is the easiest way to get it out.

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HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 7 Dec 2004, 9:59 am

#275830

the phrase removable rear beaver always rings whenever i hear that question