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by 66_Bug
Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:50 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Throwout Bearing Help
Replies: 2
Views: 1451

Throwout Bearing Help

when changing flywheel, clutch and pressure plate from 180mm to 200mm is the throw bearing the same or is it different for the larger clutch? Thank you![/img]
by 66_Bug
Fri Jul 17, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Flywheel Tooth Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 6211

Not for sure why it went out. When I bought the Volkswagen it was already converted to 12 V but the starter has always made a little bit of grinding sound doesn't seem to start smooth. When I replaced the starter I noticed the edge of the flywheel was wearing off a bit. Thought maybe when they put a...
by 66_Bug
Thu Jul 16, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Flywheel Tooth Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 6211

Flywheel Tooth Replacement

Hello, I have a 1966 beetle and was wondering if you can replace just the teeth of the fly wheel or do I have to replace the entire flywheel system?
by 66_Bug
Sun Jul 12, 2015 6:31 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Grinding Starter / Flywheel Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 4993

Grinding Starter / Flywheel Problem

Bought a 66 Beetle with a 1300cc motor with 6v wiring. This has been converted from 6v to 12v, the problem that I am having is, it has a 12v starter and it has the stock flywheel. I have put several new starters in her and continues to grind and will sometimes grind and not engage to start. Can anyb...