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So, does this mean that the early ("nose" shifter) 914 tranny *can* be
flopped since it doesn't hav the single side cover?
----- Original Message -----
From: Nathan Jacobsen <syncroman@wa.freei.net>
To: Type 3 list <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 1999 8:19 AM
Subject: Fw: [T3] T4 engine installation
> Yes, the late 914 tranny does have the single side cover. However the jury
> is not out on this as it may be possible to set up the pinion/ring gear
> thrust on the other side by a bit of trial and error while removing the
> gear
> cluster a few times. Having never looked inside one, I'm not sure if this
> would work, but never say never.
> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
> Nathan Jacobsen
> '62 NB
> '69 SB M/T
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>
> > On 8 Jun 99, at 9:07, Nathan Jacobsen wrote:
> >
> > > Actually, I believe the core of the 914 transmission is shared with
> some
> of
> > > the 911's. I'ts the Porsche 901 model. Knowing this, you should be
able
> to
> > > switch the ring gear to make it go backwards (forwards). However, you
> should
> > > get an earl\ç}±s the 73 and later have side mounted shifter
> mechanisms
> > > which will give you big trouble with conversion into your chassis.
> >
> > Do late 914s have one tranny side cover cast in place the same as
> > ours? If so, that makes it impossible to swap the ring gear over.
> >
> > Jim
> > -
>
> >
> > >
> >
>
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