Breather Assembly and Rear Engine Mount

[jadney@vwtype3.org (Melissa & Jim)]

>From: Joseph Gray <pinball@camalott.com>

>       I picked up a type I motor for my fastback today so I have a couple
>of questions. I don't care about originality (form follows function). 
>       Is it possible to to drill and tap a type I motor to use the type III
>breather/oil filler assembly?
>        How important is the rear engine mount? I'm talking about the upper
>one on my 68 fastback, not the lower bar on the later models with no frame

I think there is no mechanical stress problem, but you WILL have a cooling 
problem.  Installed like this, the Type I engine will pull already heated 
air up from below to cool itself.  Since much of this air has already made 
one or more passes through the engine it will be warmer than ambient.  It is 
likely to overheat.

Jim
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       Melissa Kepner                                    Jim Adney
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                             Madison, Wisconsin
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