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Twin port into an oval - tinware??
deluxe hunter - December 6th, 2004 at 06:44 PM

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 - December 6th, 2004 at 07:03 PM

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 - December 6th, 2004 at 07:34 PM

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 - December 6th, 2004 at 07:54 PM

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


56astro - December 6th, 2004 at 08:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by 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?


Yep.

Ya don't need strength there.

Dave would be right though, there may be an easier way.


VWFOOL - December 7th, 2004 at 09:50 AM

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 - December 7th, 2004 at 09:59 AM

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