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 Topic: Larger Steel Wheels |
naskeet
Replies: 19
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 Forum: Technical Modifications & Upgrades Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 3:29 pm Subject: Larger Steel Wheels |
Thanku for your sound advice. I shall look into the load rating.
I do not know what the front & rear axles' maximum load ratings are for a pre-1968 split-screen VW Type 2, but for my 1973 VW &q ... |
| Topic: Larger Steel Wheels |
naskeet
Replies: 19
Views: 45346
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Forum: Technical Modifications & Upgrades Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:02 pm Subject: Larger Steel Wheels |
Hi Nigel.
Thanku for your reply. This is my theory. I currently have 165/80/15. If I use a bigger rim size ie. 16” x 80 (not sure on the width yet). The overall circumference would be greater so to ... |
| Topic: Larger Steel Wheels |
naskeet
Replies: 19
Views: 45346
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Forum: Technical Modifications & Upgrades Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:32 pm Subject: Larger Steel Wheels |
| Ah. I had an idea this maybe the case but was unsure. Thanku for the info. If I went for a 16” rim with a smaller tyre depth like a 65 I would be defeating the object as I currently have 80 tyre dep ... |
| Topic: rev counter on a diesel..... |
naskeet
Replies: 16
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Forum: Technical Modifications & Upgrades Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:49 pm Subject: rev counter on a diesel..... |
http://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/data/500/holy-thread-revival-batman.jpg
:D
is naskeet's diagram above suitable for any VDO tachometer or is there a special one that will work off the " ... |
| Topic: Larger Steel Wheels |
naskeet
Replies: 19
Views: 45346
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Forum: Technical Modifications & Upgrades Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:21 pm Subject: Larger Steel Wheels |
| I am running 165/80/15 on a split. I have seen a set of 3.5”x16”. Can anyone tell me what the 3.5” is compared to the 165? and if they will bolt straight on the bus? Am hoping to use the same t ... |
| Topic: Unidentified alternator; thought to be Bosch!?! |
naskeet
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Forum: Waterkooled Chat Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 3:40 pm Subject: Unidentified alternator; thought to be Bosch!?! |
| Can anyone identify this alternator, which was mistakenly procured for me by an e-mail pen-pal in California; believing it to be a 1974~79 VW 18/2000 Type 2's alternative 70A Bosch alternator, which I ... |
| Topic: Larger Steel Wheels |
naskeet
Replies: 19
Views: 45346
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Forum: Technical Modifications & Upgrades Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 3:20 pm Subject: Larger Steel Wheels |
| have fitted 16 inch Vito steels to 71 with 175R16 fronts and 205 rears, the offset isn't perfect, needed 3mm spacers at rear so used same at front, and had to adjust the steering stops at the front a ... |
| Topic: rev counter on a diesel..... |
naskeet
Replies: 16
Views: 86332
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Forum: Technical Modifications & Upgrades Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 3:35 pm Subject: VDO 0~6000 rpm alternator-sensed tachometers |
| I have recently acquired a job-lot of 1986/87 vintage, new-old-stock, 52 mm diameter, VDO Cockpit 0~6000 rpm alternator-sensed tachometers; one of which I intend to substitute into my 1973 VW "16 ... |
| Topic: Throttle cable, for USA spec 1976~79 VW 2000 Type 2 (Auto) |
naskeet
Replies: 1
Views: 45445
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Forum: For Sale/Wanted Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 3:09 pm Subject: Throttle cable, for USA spec 1976~79 VW 2000 Type 2 (Auto) |
Please be advised that this item has now been sold.  |
| Topic: Throttle cable, for USA spec 1976~79 VW 2000 Type 2 (Auto) |
naskeet
Replies: 1
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Forum: For Sale/Wanted Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:23 pm Subject: Throttle cable, for USA spec 1976~79 VW 2000 Type 2 (Auto) |
| Unique, 2870 mm long throttle cable (VW part No. 211 723 555), illustrated below, for the Australian, Canadian, Swedish & USA specification, 1976~79 VW 2000 Type 2, with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel inje ... |
| Topic: TOOL FOR 12-POINTED SPLINE (i.e. TRIPLE-SQUARE) SOCKET-SCREW |
naskeet
Replies: 6
Views: 10948
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Forum: For Sale/Wanted Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:18 pm Subject: TOOL FOR 12-POINTED SPLINE (i.e. TRIPLE-SQUARE) SOCKET-SCREW |
I live round the corner from ElusiveStranger (balders)
I will send the cheque for two of the tools, one for me and one for him.
I'll send the cheque this afternoon
Message received and unders ... |
| Topic: TOOL FOR 12-POINTED SPLINE (i.e. TRIPLE-SQUARE) SOCKET-SCREW |
naskeet
Replies: 6
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Forum: For Sale/Wanted Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:22 pm Subject: TOOL FOR 12-POINTED SPLINE (i.e. TRIPLE-SQUARE) SOCKET-SCREW |
Put me down for one of these please Nigel. Saves me borrowing a mates & walking to a shop!
I'll have one as well to keep in the bus with my spare CV joint. Shall I send the cheque balders and ... |
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