I will have to junk my painted tinware I think - to be really honest I am not a big fan of the bright green engine tin. Looks a bit girly. So I think I will get a matt black 🥷 one instead.
Are the 36HP with heater tubes the same shape or do I need to go with the tinware without the heater tubes to make it fit? Terry
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Here is a picture of the motor. The tinware on mine seems to step out where the heater tubes emerge. Not sure what version they are but the 36HP stuff seems to have a cleaner profile / arch down to the heads.
Do I need to change the rest of the tinware to suit?
Also I made a booboo and sold my whole kit - 36's manifolds / linkages etc etc before I got my new set- so I don't have the old manifolds anymore. I learned a lesson there. Sell it at the end - after it all works and is together.
The same lower tin will work, the 36hp shroud doesn't flare out above the barrel covers like the normal vw heater fan housing. It sure makes access better.
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My old 2332 IDA motor with the 36 shroud. Has vanes inside, the compromise is the vanes are only welded to one skin of the housing not both sides. It makes for a clean front so I feel an acceptable tradeoff if kept an eye on.
Most of the adds say this
"THESE 36HP STYLE SHROUDS FEATURE EXCELLENT FIT AND FINISH ALONG WITH CORRECTLY ENGINEERED INTERNAL AIR BAFFLES"
AC.net says this
The 36hp shape is cleaner and gives more dual carburetor clearance than the later model styles.
IMPORTANT: SCAT tin is the best available new (old german tin is the best, but they have 3 small problems you need to know about before you order!
1: the generator/alternator backing plate mounting screws are rotated about 5 degrees CCW from straight. This doesn't matter unless you look real close, OR if you use a BERG carb linkage! Since BERG linkgage mounts on the shroud, it won't be straight without modification!
2: the little air vanes on the inside are spot welded in place. Engine vibration WILL break these spot welds, unless you get some silicone and smear it between the shroud and vane (this dampens the vibration and they won't break loose anymore), do as many as you can!
3: the cylinder covers are MISSING the little air deflectors that route the air away from the center/upper head nuts (look at stock tin), you may want to omit these, or weld them in place. This kit is NOT available without these pieces, you would have to buy the components separately.
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I have seen several that had NO deflectors inside.
Just as long as you know what you are buying
Thanks guys for the input - I think I should be able to get the right thing with that information!
The cylinder covers etc etc - I will pull it out and check it. Cheers. Terry
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