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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#975463
So does anybody sell windage pushrod tubes for a 1200 motor ?

Do the fvee people use them ???

If anyone knows where I can get them please let me know asap 😎

Cheers


HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#975482
Add a bit to the inner ends. There isn't much deflection in the push-rod there, so a slight reduction in inside diameter should be OK. Welding may be tricky, but silver soldering a sleeve inside should be fine.
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#975490
Cheers Greg.

I was thinking of cutting the ends off a 1600 windage tube and putting that in first, then pushing the standard tube inside.........................but would love to just buy some 😂


dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#975491
Just cut some short lengths,(1" long?) of thin tube,
and flare the ends with a socket, so they don't fall in.
Or have some made from aluminium.
Then the normal tube and seal will fit straight over them.(holding them in place)

I am sure I have seen some pics in an old book.
Have a look through perhaps How to Hotrod VW Engines....or there was another book like that.
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oldtub356 Seriously Crusin Dubber

139 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#975517
http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=3220

USA aftermarket brands for 356/912 are available (ex USA) at half reasonable pricing...claims that they are genuine Porsche>>>>?

I'd advise to install with split facing upwards and a line of silicon along the split...just in case.

Measurement at the outers of the concertina is ~170mm.

VW originals fit 356s so, assume that it works both ways.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#975588
Ah perfect.....a big thanks 👍


matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#975595
Use pieces of old tubes for the extensions as Dave has suggested
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#975606
Hi Matt, Ive done that in the past but I was just wanting to know if there was an "off the shelf" option.