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on 5/3/02 7:28 AM, Everett Barnes at everettb@thesamba.com wrote: > I think that would be valid assumption if it was added say, in early 62. > August, 1963 seems like a stretch. > > I wonder if they thought the pancake engine design didn't need the parts > at first because it warmed up so quickly? This seems unlikely to me too. > > Maybe they thought the Type 3 cooling airflow made flaps unnecessary? I have two Beetle engines from early in the '63 MY that have the 'fresh air' fan housings but with no flaps on them (or any mounting holes), seems they were caught up in the change from the old style control ring, non fresh air type. HTH, Ben Doughney '75 1200L '63 1200 - Ringo http://members.tripod.com/~superkafer/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe