It's impossible to turn the ABA head with the OHC arrangement anyway. The cam gear would by the transmission. If you just need a little clearance, why not use spacer blocks and longer bolts on the engine and tranny mounts? Then shim the rear springs to get your ground clearance and CV angle back. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 12:23 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! There's no turning the head around on the block if that's what you mean .. the bolts patter would turn around, but oil holes , both feed and return. |
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