And the number is the factory part number of the mold used to make that half of the engine case.
so its a useless number then? there seems to be a ton of those on these things!!
And the number is the factory part number of the mold used to make that half of the engine case.
Stamped in numbers is what you are looking for.
The bare casting could have been machined for several different applications.
Whatever it ends up being is what gets stamped into it.
It is a basic truth throughout all of manufacturing.
Single port 66 to 70.
1300, 1500, 1600 cc
This pic has an alternator conversion.
But look at the intake manifold where it connects to the head.
Now that you know it is a swing axle there are 2 major series of them.
Short axle and long axle.
The short axle ones were with 1200cc 40hp engines. Lower geared and originaly fit the 6volt starter. 61 to mid 66
The long axle came out for the larger engines. It has stronger and taller gears. Mid 66 through 68.
Only the 68 had a swing axle with 4 bolt wheels.
I am going to assume it is not pre 1960 as that trans is made very different.
All this is usa models only.
The swing was in production untill the end in other countries, as long as it is not a mexi or euro beetle we will be ok assuming a year model.
Ok it has 5 bolt wheels, how would I find out if its a euro, Mexican, or American? like I said earlier I plan on pulling the engine this weekend so hopefully I can get some pics and get them uploaded. Also it is a 12 volt system, I believe it has an external voltage regulator if that helps any. Is it possible to put the clutch back on the flywheel when I get done without the alignment tool?
I would be almost 100% sure it is a USA version. Euro and Mexican versions are fairly rare to find.
Having an external voltage regulator just indicates it's a generator setup rather than an alternator version.
Usually, you can realign the clutch close enough using a round 3/8" ratchet or pick you up a wood dowel from your local hardware store.
There is also a thread that has the picture uploading tutorials here:
http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/21006-How-To-Post-a-Picture
Keep us posted brother! :clapping:
Yes the chances of being a non usa model are low. A lot more if them were brought into the usa by individuals than you would ever believe. But they are mostly gone now. I have had a Euro model, it was driven down from canada.
You being in TX you have a better chance of seeing a mexi.
But.
We have almost eliminated that. If it was say....a 74 mexi, it would be a long axle swing with 4 bolt wheels.
So now what we are trying to determine is what series usa trans it is.
Early = short = 61 to 66
Late = long= 66 to 68.