Date:         Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:20:57 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dumb Question
Comments: To: Rob <becida@comcast.net>
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Cool.

Makes sense to me, though I haven't compared prices on using an
adapter plate. There's a thread somewherre on the samba discussing
this, or similar, part.

I think there are some advantages beyond keeping it Suby (parts
availability etc.) when using that type of product. Just finished
transmission R&R. I"m using a KEP plate. On the plate, the upper pass.
side fastener between engine/tranny is a long stud. Seems to make it
tougher to get tranny on, but for sure makes putting the bolt on
starter tougher. There's reasons why it's a nut bolt type thing from
factory. (at least on the air cooled.) Then again, I made an accel.
cable bracket that is now in the way a little. That and wires in the
way doesn't help.

http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/FuelhoseThrottleBrack2.jpg

Even with a little metal Dremeled off starter, there's still no room
for socket or box end of wrench on that nut. This makes for 1/6 turn,
flip wrench, 1/6 turn....

I'm beginning to appreciate what goes into designing something!

Neil.

On 3/21/10, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:
> Smallcar makes then now too
> http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29778 .
>
>
>
> At  3/21/2010 12:11 AM, neil n wrote:
>>Pretty sure this is the bell housing I referred to
>>
>>http://www.rjes.com/
>>
>>Neil.
>>
>>On 3/20/10, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
>> > That is a good thing to know. I aspire to a Subie 2.2 or 2.5 one day. I
>> > think though that I'll stick with the 4 speed manual tranny with the
>> > higher top end gear ratio, plus the posi-trac added. Hope to get Daryl
>> > at AA Transaxle to do the deed.
>> >
>
>


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