Re: [T3] dual port engine tin

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

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> I am doing the conversion of my '66 single port engine to dual port, 
> and
> have run into a problem.
> The upper tin I am trying to use came from a FI engine. I ran into a
> problem getting the tin plates that cover the spark plugs to clear the
> manifold.
> These are stock VW dual port manifolds and carbs. Were these plates
> different on a carbed engine??

I did the same thing with Sophy's engine (dual port head upgrade with 
FI tin and stock dual carbs).  The tin with the two holes for the spark 
plugs I was able to use with out a problem that I remember.  However, I 
did need to make new piece of tin from sheet metal for the small 
close-out piece on the outside of the manifolds as the FI ones wouldn't 
work.

I am picking up a stock dual port/dual carbed Type 3 engine tomorrow in 
Toledo.  I will check it out on there compared to the FI parts on 
Sophy.

Later,
John Jaranson
'66 Square (Sophy)
'71 Fasty (Jane - darkside project in waiting)
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