On Wed, 17 Aug 94 08:06:38 CDT Michael D. Bowling said: >I have recently acquired a '71 bus and a 1641 engine out of a type 1. It was >my understandind the engine are interchangeable for that year of van with the >type 1's. The engine fits, but it looks like the sheet metal on the front >(fif) of the engine falls short of the body of the van. My question... >Mike > Mike, I also have the '71 and have interchanged a couple of engines from bugs, but haven't experienced the problem you describe. Is it possible that you aren't using the upright bug (type I) engine? It should fit like a glove. If you are concerned about sealing, if the back is sealed reasonably well you won't have any cooling problems. There's about 1/2 inch of space at the front(FIF) of mine also, but it cools fine...IMOH *<:) Chris 5 post '70 Bugs and 1 '71 Camper
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