Engine fitting

jobie Slammed & Awesome Dubber

77 posts · joined May 2011 · 24 Dec 2015, 9:57 am

#1022177

Hi dubbers,
I am trying to install a 1500 sp into a 56 beetle without much luck.
When lifting it into place I need it far enough back for the gear box input shaft to clear the clutch. In doing so the right hand side heater box hits the body work. If I move it far enough forward for the heater box to clear the body work, the shaft fouls the clutch.
Anyone come across this before and have a solution?
Joel

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Dec 2015, 10:19 am

#1022178

yes - i "believe" you need to do a bit of body work there.

PM Birchall - VW54
he has done it many times

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ragged Just ask if you need HELP!

478 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 24 Dec 2015, 1:23 pm

#1022182

I'm assuming the motor you are trying to fit has 'fresh air' heaters? If so, you need to remove the heater box and then fit it back onto the engine once it's in place.
It can also be helpful to remove the fan belt too.
Dave

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 24 Dec 2015, 4:49 pm

#1022187

I'd remove the exchangers and offer the engine up into place. This is because the 1200 is narrower than the later 1300/1500/1600 engines and so can foul on the engine side trays.

Also, check there's no issue with the front tinware piece hitting the firewall if it's agot a dogleg oil cooler.

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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 24 Dec 2015, 8:49 pm

#1022197

ragged wrote:I'm assuming the motor you are trying to fit has 'fresh air' heaters? If so, you need to remove the heater box and then fit it back onto the engine once it's in place.
It can also be helpful to remove the fan belt too.
Dave

I did this a lot of years ago (1967),it was a great improvement and the little bug went like you wouldn't believe with a pair of Holden Strombergs and a "Jack Brabham Lukey" extractor system.There is a bit of work to get the engine in but it can be done without major issues.