hi -- just getting my manx style buggy together. Got the type 1 running and realized the tranny must have come from a mid engine as it has 4 reverse gears...
Figured I'd install my Raby type 4 and new tranny that have been on the shelf. Pulled type 1 stuff and proceeded to transfer axles and tubes -- realized I need more gaskets to properly shim tubes. I also noticed that I will need to get a different TOB as the new tranny has the cover over the input shaft and a different throw arm from the old tranny. What throw out bearing am I looking for? 72' and up or is it type 4 related?
I will need to order both the gaskets and release bearing -- where is a good place that has the different thickness gaskets?
Here is a pic of old bearing against new tranny
type 4 with swing axle
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type 4 with swing axle
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Re: type 4 with swing axle
Make sure you also remove the ring on the pressure plate that interfaces with the throwout bearing. The collar T/O bearing interfaces directly with the fingers of the pressure plate.
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Re: type 4 with swing axle
The ring is still on the pressure plate as it came from Jake... would he not of removed it if it is required?
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Re: type 4 with swing axle
Sorry -- there is no ring on the pressure plate - I was going from yesterdays memory....
should be all good now - I just ordered a release bearing and extra gaskets for tubes...
Thanks,
Dave
should be all good now - I just ordered a release bearing and extra gaskets for tubes...
Thanks,
Dave
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Re: type 4 with swing axle
What do you do about the input shaft difference on type 1 using a t4 motor? Does the bell housing have to be clearances any? I don’t know type 4, but I thought some had a bigger flywheel.
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Re: type 4 with swing axle
The conversion flywheel holds the needle bearing at the correct depth for a type-1 trans (on a type-4/type-4 the crankshaft holds that bearing at the correct spot)
Yeah some may call it overkill, but you can't have too much overkill.
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Re: type 4 with swing axle
228mm flywheels are externally the same size, same ring gear etc, but the pressure plate is much larger, so a t1 trans requires a lot of clearancing to get a 228 to fit. A 210 or 215 T4 setup fit a t1 trans with no issues other than needing the input shaft bearing.
A 215mm 914 flywheel has a deeper ring gear, but it can be turned back to std depth.
It already has the pilot bearing setup like a T1. The pressure plates cost more, but it is a forged steel flywheel.
A 215mm 914 flywheel has a deeper ring gear, but it can be turned back to std depth.
It already has the pilot bearing setup like a T1. The pressure plates cost more, but it is a forged steel flywheel.
Addendum to Newtons first law:
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.