ALB posted:@vdubuslife wrote- "I'm wanting to install the tin sleds that are below the engine. I currently have J-tubes and Miller dual exhaust so no heater boxes. How do you mount the side that is not attached to the crank case?"
The heater boxes are replaced with 'industrial tins' that keep the spent cooling air flowing out behind the engine. Gene Berg Ent. and I think Aircooled.net sell them or you can bend up a set yourself. More on breathers in the morning... Al
PS- Have you thought of putting 1.4 ratio rockers on the Speedster engine? They will give it a little more power!
Another PS- I checked out the first page of your Speedster blog- you have way more patience than I do for chronicling everything step by step!
Thank you @ALB. I downloaded your drawing and will look into this. I did consider 1.4:1 initially but sort of went to the wayside. On my 2nd 1776 motor I'll give it another consideration.
I see where the tin connects to the side of the crank case but I don't see where the bolts across attach. Are there 4 mounting points or 2?
I read a 1973 Type 181 (Thing) had VW tins that can accommodate no heater boxes/J-tube configurations. I'll be going to the local Bugorama show Sunday, hopefully I can find something. If not, I have your drawing for reference.
Here's the link to the lower sled tin discussion:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/fo...ewtopic.php?t=401943
Oh! I'll check out the other vendor links you provided too!