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• RE: Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 11:56:09 -0500 (CDT)
  ...the bus will be going back to stock condition with the exception of a new dual-port hydralic 1600 engine. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- \/ John T. Croteau - Preserver...
• More questions on lifters etc
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 12:29:30 -0500
  ...I'm hoping that the current owner marked the pushrods, lifters, cylinders etc during disassembly since it was obvious from the dozen dual ports...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:28:07 -0400
  ...VW CARBS, Dellorto 36's, dual ports, & Weber 40's dual ports, with linkage & manifolds, $200 each. (860) 628-8724 aft 6pm. Southington
• Re: FS-1964 VW Transporter
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:43:54 EST
  ...needs some repairs has a running 1600cc dual port engine. I have the skylight repair panel for the repair. rusty floors. call for more...
• Re: A Good Cigar Lighter?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:36:06 -0400
  ...I also found a dual port USB (power only) lighter adapter that I'll deconstruct and mount on the dash, wired into the lighter...
• Re: Bus for sale....(which year is best)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 May 2002 20:15:07 +1200
  ...The doghouse erefers to the later type Bug oilcooler, which lived in a small housing on the front-left of the dual-port 1...
• more for sale ... Houston/Galveston, TX area ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 21 Nov 95 12:21:34 CST
  ...Rafi B. (713) 855-8306 or (713) 271-0852 1600cc engine dual port, tested and runs good, turnkey, ready to install $400 negotiable. Toby...
• 1962 Walk through Kombi project for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, Jun 11, 1995 6:09:33 PM
  ...Great running 1600 Dual port. Very little and minor rust. Doors off, engine out, windows out, dash apart� ready for body and paint. Includes...
• '65 13-Window Deluxe FS
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Sun, 06 Oct 1996 18:03:34 -0700
  ...1965 13-window deluxe, new paint, dual port (1600?), dual carbs (brand?) almost all new rubber, great interior, lowered, bench seat, 12V, purple over...
• 1981 westy for sale, and single cab
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Phelps
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:58:28 -0400
  ...driveable, motor sounds good but has developed pretty bad oil leak, probably push rod tubes.not the original motor, is a dual port. have...
• Re: Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:12:11 +1200
  ...These all came with dual port >engines but may now have single port. Outside USA (ie most of the world) the 1600 was available...
• Westys For Sale in the Charlottesville, VA Area
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sun, 2 May 1999 19:10:18 EDT
  ...Front disc brakes(?), 1600 dual port engine. Bed, refrigerator, sink, storage, ready to camp! $1800 OBO Call Emily, 804 979-8886 These should all...
• `66 westy purchase
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Mon, 26 Sep 1994 23:20:33 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I'm done, if ever....) I have a newly-rebuilt 1600 dual port for it... it's been converted to 12V {hopefully successfully.} `I...
• Re: RIGGING FOR A CARB
  Historical mailing list - Michael Meier
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 23:07:50 +0100
  ...a manifold and carburetor that I used on a 1967 Microbus (dual > ported heads). Can I use that? If so, what psi fuel pump...
• VW rebuilds junk?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Knight
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:53:24 -0700
  ...The first was a 1600 dual port for my recently dear departed '69 camper which was installed in 1984 and is probably still pushing...
• VW fortune!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Schmidt
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 11:39:13 -0600 (CST)
  ...It seems a bit weathered, but it IS a dual port with all of the tin and such. Heat exchangers look to be in...
• Re: Need Type 1 (Bug) Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:21:25 -0500
  ...suburban > Philadelphia/Allentown happen to have a good running complete 1600 dual port > engine they could either sell me or trade for parts? I...
• Re: New to list kinda nad new vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 18:23:00 -0800
  ...I just bought a 80 Vanagon RHD Viking conversion camper..It has a 1600 Dual port engine from VW.. A 1 year only option...
• Re: Bus for sale....(which year is best)
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 14 May 2002 05:33:32 -0700
  ...lived in > a small housing on the front-left of the dual-port 1.6 engine's > fanshroud. Earlier (single-port) engines had the...
• Still looking for a '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 14:23:40 -0800
  ...I still have a 1600cc dual-port engine lying around in case anyones blown theirs lately. Eug, smushed '71 Westy
• '65 13-Window Deluxe FS
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 11:05:59 -0700
  ...1965 13-window deluxe, new paint, dual port (1600?), dual carbs (brand?) almost all new rubber, great interior, lowered, bench seat, 12V, purple over...
• Thing F.S.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 12:29:39 EDT
  ...Yellow, no really noticable rust (I didn't crawl under it). Dual port 1600 w/ progessive carb. (Look very good - didn't hear it...
• motor swapping
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 11:31:08 EST
  ...Either stick in a big-bore (1835cc) Type I >motor with dual-port heads, twin carbs, a mild cam, a larger oil pump, a...
• Re: Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  08 Sep 1995 16:56:16 EST
  ...The only change from this would be to put in a 1600cc dual-port. Option 2, convert it to a Westy: I found someone...
• Fuel consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Lowe 356-7589
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 09:49:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...not a Westy, this one is. *My old bus had a dual port 1600, single carb engine, this one has a new 2.0...
• Re: The Lone Gunmen
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:04:00 EST
  ...My '73 panel was shipped from Germany and has an upright 1600 dual port which was standard in Germany on all Transporters including the...
• Cost surprises in a VW search
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 22:11:29 -0700
  ...I've built several 40hp motors and the '71 dual port... how hard can it be these days? Then I looked today at the...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 10:29:43 -0700
  ...single port heads that have lasted longer than my double spring, dual port, engines. With 6.7:1, 12.5 BTDC and regular gas...
• Splittie 4 Sale: year unknown
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 09:45:27 -0600
  ...later 1600 dual port engine rebuilt, says it runs really well. He had no idea how many miles were on the engine or bus...
• Hate to do this, but....
  Historical mailing list - Jon Ulrigg (Rho)
  Wed, 23 Nov 94 10:20:33 PST
  ...Newly rebuilt 1600 dual port engine(rebuilt by a mechanic I more than trust) New brakes(meaning turned rotors, new pads, rebuilt master cylinder...
• Another pair of Kadrons FS
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 08:47:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...They also have three (count them, three) pairs of manifolds! Two pairs of dual-port manifolds, and one pair of single-port manifolds. $150...
• VW AUTOIST want ads ....
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 03 Jun 96 15:43:28 CDT
  ...Fresh 1600 dual port engine. Needs paint and some rust repair. $1500 OBO or trade. Call Andy (410) 268-6977 (MD) 1973 Westfalia. good...
• Looking for Diesel Injection pump number from 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 14:02:03 -0500
  ...Westfalia '1.6l NA stock, diesel beast 70 Type 1 1600cc 'Dual port no frills -- iWon <http://www.iwon.com/> - Best Search Engine on...
• Re[2]: bus for mexico
  Historical mailing list
  17 May 95 11:03
  Sami says, >> I *DIDN'T* check the condition of my valves on my '77 dual port >> and it dropped a valve head on number...
• Need injection pump number
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:54:14 -0500
  ...died), in process 1.9l TD upgrade 70 Type 1 1600cc 'Dual port no frills -- iWon <http://www.iwon.com/> - Best Search Engine on...
• Re: New to list kinda nad new vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:04:09 -0500
  ...I just bought a 80 Vanagon > RHD Viking conversion camper..It has a 1600 Dual port engine from VW.. A 1 > year only option...
• Re: Weight of Air Cooled Head
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:04:22 -0700
  10 pds 2 oz empty dual port aircooled I turned in 500 at once for cash money at .50 a pound that was a...
• alternator vs. generator for 71 camper
  Historical mailing list - Mike Mulligan-Shaw
  Thu, 23 May 1996 08:54:41 EST
  ...will check engine number but i believe it is a 1600 dual port) and my plan is to put it in my 71 camper...
• '65 13-Window Deluxe FS
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:46:35 -0700
  ...1965 13-window deluxe, new paint, dual port (1600?), dual carbs (brand?) almost all new rubber, great interior, lowered, bench seat, 12V, purple over...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:01:46 -0800
  ...Naw, it had the 1600cc dual-port. No oil filter and no particularly easy way to install one. Man's got to change the...
• Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, Lists for Beginner? Poss. Motorcycle Lists?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:17:17 -0700
  ...to bust that big nut to get to and the 1600 dual port single carb engine. Muir's book will teach you. Rob becida...
• Re: Cool Notify found 10 vehicles.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 18:14:20 -0500 (CDT)
  ...factory sunroof new tires trans 1600 dual port perfect rnng > condition > Bob Hufford \\ // YardBusses "Back Yard Busses" \\ \\// // '60 Double-Door Panel \\ \/ // '81 Vanagon L...
• Re: More questions on lifters etc
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 12:59:50 -0500
  ...I'm hoping that the current owner marked the > pushrods, lifters, cylinders etc during disassembly since it was obvious > from the dozen dual ports...
• Re: interesting headlight conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:25:14 +0000
  ...On 9/18/2011 8:11 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > > "dual port 1600 air cooled motor ".....................?? ! > > > > Say it ain't so ! > > > > > > ----- Original Message...
• Re: Friday -- One Free Wet T shirt wash job if you buy my splittie.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 23:02:30 -0600
  ...big oil cooler, 12v conversion, electric fuel pump, ceramic fuel filter, dual port heads, dual carbs. Who ever had this bus really knew what...
• Re: Hi all - big motor talk
  Historical mailing list
  3 Jan 95 10:49
  ...Either stick in a big-bore (1835cc) Type I motor with dual-port heads, twin carbs, a mild cam, a larger oil pump, a...
• Re: Can I replace a Solex 28 PICT with 30 PICT 2?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 02:25:50 -0400
  ...i have seen many a SPcarb put on a dual port 1600, with the adaptor.
• Early Single Cab In CA Wreckyard!
  Historical mailing list - Ian E. Abbott 225-1793
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 07:29:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The engine is a late dual-port 1600, but I don't know if there are other rare bits in the suspension, underbody, etc...
• Re: Westphalia Top Speed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 21:36:44 -0600
  ...The engine is an AH series Beetle 1600 dual port with a sstock stick. the only thing it has is the 009 distributer, everything...
• Re: 1.9 Camshaft - same as Type 1??
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:43:18 -0500
  ...I do use 2.1 cams in the 1.9s and I have put 2.1 cams in the dual port engines mostly in...
• 71 bus, brakes, front end
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Mon, 15 May 1995 14:59:45 -0400 (EDT)
  New subscriber needs help! I've just bought a 71 bus (1600 dual port) and need to do some pretty major brake work and...
• New on this list
  Historical mailing list - Ulf Nyman
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 22:40:49 +0300
  ...to a 2.1 Litre water boxer with a centre mounted dual port progressive Pierburg carb. The engine is factory rebuilt and has about...
• I'm Cured of the 009 Hesitation Blues!
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Sun, 30 Apr 1995 16:40:14 -0500 (CDT)
  ...This pertains to 71 and newer carbed dual port motors. For the last few engines I have had the problems were the same--severe...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 10:45:13 -0700
  ...Keep the revs >reasonable (under 5000 rpm) and you should never experience >"floating". > My Haynes book states that the 1600 dual port engine has...
• Re: Frydaye question - 1960 Double Cab 1600 motor - LVC
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 16:00:52 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Engine was running fine (1600 dual port, no I know it's not stock but I > might change it) but...
• FW: FS:air cooled engine from 67 squareback
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 16:55:19 -0400
  ...This is the higher power one with dual port heads, higher compression, dual carbs and the fan housing flat instead of sticking up. I...
• Re: Cost surprises in a VW search
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 08:21:26 EDT
  ...I've built several 40hp motors and the '71 dual port... how hard can it be these days? Then I looked today at the...
• Re: Heater Box, how to remove the flaps?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 May 2012 16:07:44 -0700
  ...Another is dual-port thingy that fires downward behind the shift console. The dual-port thingy comes out by popping out four (4) little...
• HELP! Need a Seattle mechanic!
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Tue, 30 Aug 1994 09:10:12 -0700 (PDT)
  ...on three cylinders, and using a single port carb on a dual port engine. Needless to say, I had a few words for this...
• RE: talk me outta this...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Apr 1995 09:48:21 +0600
  ...I've decided to buy a real rusty 68 bug and harvest the dual port 1600. I talked to the lady last night and...