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VW industrial engines
kombi_kid - November 14th, 2003 at 02:26 PM

hey
im contemplating an industrial water pump or air compressor or something similar to build as my year 12 major project.
does anyone have any info on these or have one etc??
cheers
rhys

Andy - November 14th, 2003 at 04:11 PM

What do you need to know? Have one, and have seen a few. They do come up for sale from time to time if you look out for them.

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=15339 

There's sure to be more if you search old posts.
Volks power had a few when I was there AGES ago.

You could also just bolt a pump to the 1916 you re-building :D

:thumb

kombi_kid - November 14th, 2003 at 08:37 PM

hey
bit to big for me!!! so what are they are they a different style of generator/alternator are there any pics?
cheers
rhys

type82e - November 14th, 2003 at 08:57 PM

a freind of mine stewart is picking one up at the gold coast vw show. are you going?
you could have a look at his.
he also has a few vw compressors, welders etc very interesting
marcel

matara - November 14th, 2003 at 08:57 PM

Here is a picture of the army motor with less than 50 hours that is now in my Ghia. I have some more pics of army motors if your interested.


http://www.matara.net/vwpics/army_engine.jpg

1303Steve - November 14th, 2003 at 09:00 PM

Hi

That stuff on the tinware is for soundproffing believe.

1302Steve

kombi_kid - November 14th, 2003 at 10:03 PM

na marcel cantr make it we have relo's here from holland!! everything is always happenin when shows are on :cry
but if you coulkd get some pics that would be great!
cheers
rhys

Craig Torrens - November 14th, 2003 at 10:12 PM

I can get a vw water pump ! It was used by the WATER BOARD. will ask if you want ??

kombi_kid - November 15th, 2003 at 08:01 AM

yer that would be great craig!!! as i said i just need it to be complete not needed to be running and its doesnt have to look very good either!!
i love the old firebus water pumps!!!
cheers
rhys

1303Steve - November 15th, 2003 at 04:00 PM

Hi

A guy I know in Melbourne built a mulcher with 1600 Type 3 motor, he used an IRS gearbox with the blades running off the cv output, needless to say it didnt lack power for those tough tree trunks. That would be a useful project.

1302Steve

matara - November 16th, 2003 at 02:51 AM

How did he change gear Steve?

Robo - November 16th, 2003 at 08:07 AM

Anyone got a picture of a Holman Compair they can post.
Rob....

Craig Torrens - November 21st, 2003 at 11:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Craig Torrens
I can get a vw water pump ! It was used by the WATER BOARD. will ask if you want ??


No luck:cry they didn't want to let go of it !

sorry, I tried :(

Stanley - November 22nd, 2003 at 01:07 PM

I used to do work for a seismic company that used VW engines to power a small drill rig that could be slung under a small helicopter to get to remote locations.

They used to have heaps of them. The engine used to operate a small hydraulic pump which drove the small drilling head.

kombi_kid - November 22nd, 2003 at 04:13 PM

no worries craig u didnt happen to get any pics?
cheers
rhys