1600 into 1200 62 Beetle - what else do I need?

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Aug 2006, 2:41 pm

#521833

Got a 1600 (thanks Andy) to go into my 62 Beetle, which is a 6v 1200 (dead motor). What gearbox etc., stuff do I need, or will it just go in? I assume not, and know stuff all about Beetles.

Thanks.

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doc5avage Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 13 Aug 2006, 7:38 pm

#521952

It will go in, but you will notice when you try to put the engine in, the 12v flywheel won't quite fit into the bell housing but you can make it fit with an angle grinder 🙂

Next you will have to consider the eletric things.

The generator, coil, auto-choke are 12v. Your 6volt system is not compatible with this.

To upgrade the rest you'l have to think about

Lights, battery, starter motor...

Probably more, but at least you know what problems you may face. Do some searches here for 12v conversion.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 13 Aug 2006, 7:53 pm

#521959

from memory a 12 volt starter needs a bush fitted to the bell housing to fit a 6 volt tranny
also the 71 onward trannys have a different throw out bearing with the guide sleeve which uses a differernt pressure plate
i cant remember if that affects anything
ive put a 74 engine in my 70 bug with a sleevless type 3 box but i havent driven it since so not sure if it works yet

hth
-Joel

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1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 13 Aug 2006, 9:15 pm

#522017

Why not try and get a 6 volt 1600 flywheel and stay 6 volt if all is working ok. Saves a lot of other changing.

DH

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8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Aug 2006, 9:51 pm

#522045

DUB74L wrote:from memory a 12 volt starter needs a bush fitted to the bell housing to fit a 6 volt tranny
also the 71 onward trannys have a different throw out bearing with the guide sleeve which uses a differernt pressure plate
i cant remember if that affects anything

You are right, you need the pressure plate with the disc in the centre.

You will need to grind out the bellhousing, change the bush for the starter, change the pressure plate,modify the rear tinware due to the smaller engine bay, change some basic wiring and bulbs etc to suit the 12v electrics and you're done:thumb

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 13 Aug 2006, 9:53 pm

#522049

What are you going to do with the dead stuff? Hint hint.

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1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Aug 2006, 10:08 pm

#522067

What ever is left over is FREE if you collect it.

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