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Engine fitting
jobie - December 24th, 2015 at 09:57 AM

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 - December 24th, 2015 at 10:19 AM

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

PM Birchall - VW54
he has done it many times

ragged - December 24th, 2015 at 01:23 PM

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 - December 24th, 2015 at 04:49 PM

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.

grumble - December 24th, 2015 at 08:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ragged
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.