Dumb Bus Questions #1

jedikombi Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Aug 2009, 6:34 pm

#728331

Hi Guys,

Been a very long time sine i have been online and realy wanting to get more hands on with my 65 Bus. So might just come straight out with the stupid questions I have.

1. I think I have a 1500cc but not sure, How can I tell and if its single or twin port?

2. Is a 1600 twin port a Better option and notice the power.

I am running reduction hubs at the moment and doing IRS soon so if I need an upgrade i would prefer to do it all now.

Cheers

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Aug 2009, 7:30 pm

#728358

the 1500 has a single pipe to the left and right cyclinder head
the twin port has an alloy inlet mainfold that looks ike a double inlet

yes the twin port 1600 will be better power for yr bus

how do you know yr running reduction hubs if you carnt tell the difference in the engines ???

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Aug 2009, 7:30 pm

#728359

oh 4 got to say there r NO dumb questions if u dont no ask

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 9 Aug 2009, 7:38 pm

#728363

Quite simple to check on whether you have a single or twin port .
If your intake manifold where it meets the head is a single bent pipe then it is a single port , if it is a cast aluminium housing where it meets the head and is from the outside view looks as though it spreads from front to rear into two pipes it is a twin port .
As for the power difference yes you will notice a difference from a 1500 single port up to 1600 twin port , but not a huge difference by any means but seeing that you are willing to do a IRS conversion then your not against sensibal upgrades to a splitty so the choice is yours .

Andrew

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 9 Aug 2009, 7:41 pm

#728364

Dave after 40 odd years in the trade i've seen more dumb answers than dumb questions(I think I've given a few of them)😁👍But in reality we all have to learn some time and as you said if you don't ask you will never know! Cheers les

jedikombi Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Aug 2009, 8:22 pm

#728380

Thanks for the replies guys,

Looks as though I have a twin port, made it alot easier once i knew what to look for. If its a 1500 and a twin i might just leave this in and put the money into ball joint front end, disk and adjusters aswell. When the reduction hubs goe i assume i will get better spped out of my engine than the over reving 50mph

Vw54 "how do you know yr running reduction hubs if you carnt tell the difference in the engines ??? " Good question but i assume all my running gear is early and from what i have read. Just a guess from a mechanic retarded Bus owner 🙂

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 9 Aug 2009, 8:59 pm

#728387

Reduction hub highlighted. Note how the wheel hub is not oncentric with the driveshaft, as the reduction gear offsets it.

hth

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1975 Type 2 Double Cab
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jedikombi Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Aug 2009, 2:34 pm

#728475

Thanks Modulus,

Thats what im looking at on my bus and have wide 5 set up also. Upon closer inspection of my engine i saw the numbers 7566371 printed just below the Generator and below that on the side of the engine casing read AFC or maybe AFG703. Going by this site below i had a bloody 1600 all along.

thanks for the help

http://www.customspeedparts.de/content/en/technic/motorenuebersicht.php

jedikombi Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Aug 2009, 5:33 pm

#728495

A few pics