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Re: [T3] Type 3 to Type 1 Engine Swap


What year Squareback is it ??? if it is a swing axle tranny there shouldn't
be that much trouble...... but if it is an IRS transmission your engine will
be draggin since there is no provision on the type 1 case for the rear cross
bar which is neccessary...... unless the case is a universal case ( which
would be VERY simple to comvert to type 3 configuration ), or if the case is
from a 68-71 Bus these case have the needed holes located at the back of the
engine for mounting of the rear cross bar......


erich hildebrandt wrote:

> Alright, I need to settle this once & for all, as I've heard all sorts
> of contradictory stories from self-styled experts. Can I drop a Type 1
> engine in my Squareback or not.( I do know for fact that the opposite is
> possible) Here's the deal; I would love to drop the stock single port
> Type 1 I have in my Square so I can drive it untill I can afford to
> build the proper engine. I have 2 complete T-3 pancakes ( 1 threw a rod,
> the other doesn't hold oil very well, heads ignition, electrical &
> exhaust are fine or new) a set of stock Solexs ( not rebuilt yet) a
> Holley Bugspray & a spare engine cover that I don't mind hacking up.
> What is the path of least resistance to driving a Type III again ? I am
> definitly  ditching fuel injection as the wiring on this car is severely
> screwed up. Who would you recomend in Mich or Ohio to do the wiring?
> Thanks, Erich
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