Type 3 twin carbs on Beetle engine?

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 24 Jun 2009, 9:44 am

#720458

I have a set of Type 3 carbs I'd like to install on a Beetle engine. However, the cross-linkages foul on the generator stand. Has anyone come up with a quick and easy 'sticky tape and fencing wire' solution?
Suggestions welcome!

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vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 24 Jun 2009, 10:00 am

#720459

i tried this once years ago, had to modify the crap out of the linkage and it didnt work properly, maybe try and use another linkage setup

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RISKYBUG Seriously Crusin Dubber

187 posts · joined Mar 2008 · 24 Jun 2009, 11:38 am

#720468

joel came up with a good setup years back there are some pic's around here somwhere
im running the same setup but i also did buy a scat uni linkages from classic but haven't tryed it yet

Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"

1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 24 Jun 2009, 5:35 pm

#720522

Pics please!!!!!!!!!!

I am about to go this way myself with my beetle. Any info regarding the linkage setup would be great.

spent half the day at the Nationals taking photos of varios linkage setups.

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RISKYBUG Seriously Crusin Dubber

187 posts · joined Mar 2008 · 24 Jun 2009, 6:32 pm

#720537

here is 1 pic i found
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=70717&page=1#pid660232
it runs the same type 3 linkage but you get rid of the two little ones and run the centre mount upside down
i had to tap tap a little on the tinware to get them to not tuch
but no doubt the man will be here soon with more info

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 24 Jun 2009, 10:06 pm

#720589

i sold them to one forum member a few years back who gave them to another to sell so god only knows where they are now

was all stock type3 parts cept the air cleaners
i had to swap the swivel to one from a manual, the auto one with the kickdown switch just wouldnt fit or flip upside down

i got some better pics of the setup on disc somewhere but its all pretty basic

i have a scat swivel linkage for my webers i was gonna try but something was stopping that working. like throttle plates turning wrong way or similar
too long ago....

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Newt Wolfsburg Wizard

478 posts · joined Mar 2008 · 24 Jun 2009, 11:12 pm

#720615

The picture is in a coupe, But I am currently using it in a Beetle. The real trick is to keepthe push rods the same length.

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Newt Wolfsburg Wizard

478 posts · joined Mar 2008 · 25 Jun 2009, 1:30 am

#720627

The other trick is not to drill a hole through the oil cooler when you relocate the accelerator cable higher up the fan housing (I extended the cable with a push bike hand brake cable - held in place with a small hose clamp as it extends through the housing).

I also carry a spare generator strap, but have never needed (Ive used it in a couple of setups over the last 5 years - including twin SUs).

Newt

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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 25 Jun 2009, 7:47 am

#720643

thanks lads, two ideas I can muck around with on the weekend

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