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Date:         Mon, 18 May 1998 22:39:53 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: New motor selections for vanagons.
Comments: To: PAT <pdooley@GTE.NET>
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PAT wrote: > I > plan to use my original WB load bar. The WB is substantial, my main concern > with using was how it attaches to the body. The load bar bolts a thin > section of sheet metal on either end, and I was fearful that the load bar > may simply tear off the van under 4-500 lbs of weight. Plus factor in > engine torque and shock loads, and the thin sheet metal is under a fair > amount of stress, not to mention the 4 8mm bolts that attach it.

Pat, Don't go to a lot of trouble redesigning the WB engine mount bar- both of my Buick V6 swaps used the stock bars, and no problems were had with either. I'm sure the weight and power were comparable to your swap-and I'm not easy on my Westies! Larry


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