Re: [T3] 1500 single port

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 2 May 2001, at 10:25, theoddmanout wrote:

> I may be able to buy a 1500 single port single carb engine for cheap. 
> Its missing the generator, and it may be missing the distributor, but
> im not sure.. I was thinking i could put this into my car so that i
> could drive around untill i have my 1835 rebuilt.  I have a couple
> questions about it though:
> 
> 1. What effect would a bosch 009 dist (with compu-fire) have on the
> "performance" of this engine?

Don't spend extra money on a 009. Why not use the type 3 dist 
you already have?

> 2.Will the stock 1500 flywheel/clutch work fine with a 67 trans?

6V and 12V ring gears are different. If this is a 6V 1500 then your 
12V starter won't work with it.

> and... 
> 3. can i just put my 12v generator onto the 1500 engine?

Depends; there are 2 different diameters. Measure them.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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