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Twin port into an oval - tinware??

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/32610/twin-port-into-an-oval-tinware

deluxe hunter ·

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 ·

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.

deluxe hunter ·

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?

vw54 ·

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

56astro ·

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.

VWFOOL ·

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.

HotRodMatt ·

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