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Date:         Wed, 13 Dec 1995 10:30:36 -0600 (CST)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Jon Christensen <vvwca@primenet.com>
Subject:      Re: Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.

On Wed, 13 Dec 1995, Michael Ham '64 Type ][ wrote:


>         
> Ok I found out yesterday that my '64 bus has an early bug transmission in
> it.  The reductions boxes are UP SIDE DOWN, to make it go foward not 4
> speeds backwards (which would be kewl anyway).  So how do I fix my e-brake
> cables?  The cables are just hanging there and the holes in the backing
> plates are on the wrong side.  Can I just switch sides (the plate sides)  or
> is it recommened I cut holes in the plates to put the cable through.  Also
> what type of problem will I have with putting new brakes in.  The current
> ones don't have the e-brake levers.
> 
> I was also told this type of setup is a strong at hell, is that true?
> 
This sounds ridiculous!  I imagine the oil in the boxes would have a hard 
time lubing the brgs as VW intended.  I would swap the ring& pinion and 
get things put back as they were intended to be, IMHO.


Jon Christensen  '56,58,71 Ghias,'56,67 Bugs,'59,'61,'63,'71 TII's,'87 Golf
     /V\          Membership Coordinator for the Vintage VW Club of America 
     \W/            Co-Editor of the Vintage VW Club of America Newsletter 
 vvwca@primenet.com      Kansas City Kombis' NEATO Co-Representative
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