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• Re: Help Help 009 Distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Thu, 03 Nov 94 07:19:00 cst
  ...I am currently running my '70 Bus with a '70 case, single port heads, 30 PICT-1, stock (factory) exhaust and the 009 at...
• 2 Bugs and many parts must go!! Moving!!
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Stephanie
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 22:00:21 -0800
  ...Runs well, has a single port motor of unknown displacement though I doubt it is original Good looking tires and matching hub caps. 6...
• Re: vw industrial aircooled motors (was: Re: better blog, good vehicle on ice (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:51:17 -0600
  ...They did have a single port industrial >engine in the late sixties and the early seventies.The next step was to go >to the...
• Re: Remembering the First Bus
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 17:20:50 +1200
  ...Eventually I found a 1600 single-port & fitted this; when the oilcooler fell off (thanks for the "rebuilt" engine, Wayne Hillary) & it fried, I...
• Two Busses for sale in Richmond, VA
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Mar 1996 19:44:23 -0500
  ...Comes with a single port motor and tranny. Van has not run since 1985! I bought the van from a guy that had it...
• Unusual Oil leak ('68 Single port)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 11:13:50 +1200
  Item Subject: Message text Hi Volks, Firstly, I'd like to say hello to anyone that remembers me from a couple of years back...
• '57 Progress or Problem?!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 09:47:53 MST
  ...It feels like my friends 1500 single port. I don't understand! Could having the tranny hooked back up now, and not fit exactly...
• Parts, Case Codes, head studs/nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 09:55:47 -0700
  ...Guy who sold me the pickup looked at my ECI engine and said "Hmmm, D case, that's a late 60s single port, I...
• VW SUPER SALE!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 1995 13:41:17 -0700
  ...Starting with; 1967 21 window Microbus best offer over $750 drive it away with a good engine (single port, dual dellortos) and rough but...
• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 21:41:37 -0400
  ...The older single port and forty hp engines I later started to notice have dowel pins that are exactly 8mm in length and I...
• Re: 2 Bugs and many parts must go!! Moving!!
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Stephanie
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 22:18:26 -0800
  ...Runs well, has a single port motor of unknown displacement though I doubt it is original Good looking tires and matching hub caps. 6...
• Re: cold air-cooled VWs
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:44:19 -0800
  ...Just a 1600 single port and 15W-50 Castrol. BTW: It was a baja bug with big Yokohama tires that made the guys in...
• Re: Which bus hould I buy?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 06 Feb 1996 09:20:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...My '71 bus has a '70 single-port engine, which technically is a no-no by the above same-year-or-newer rule. But...
• Re: Commentary on Air Cooled Cylinder Heads
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:41:07 -0500
  ...exception of the zambonis ice > resurfacers that use a type 1 single port fueled with propane. I > have stopped tiring to rebuild OEM heads...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 01:14:27 +1200
  ...when >> attached to a 57 van's stock trans? My old single-port 1600, in this >> panelvan, would readily do 80mph (premetric speedo). > >I...
• Re: Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 27 May 2002 09:26:33 -0400
  ...I have been selling single port air cooled bug engines for use in Zambonis for many years most are converted to propane to improve...
• My '69 Loaf and life and questions about both (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 09:40:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...My engine also seems far from stock as it is a 1600 (I think single port but I'm not sure) with an alternator...
• Re: Driving a splittie... NVC
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 08:46:48 -0800
  ...Went very well > after I put a single-port 1.6 (1.3-based) into it. I wish I still had > this van. > > Later...
• Help me ID Euro-Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Wed, 29 May 1996 08:33:27 MST
  ...The body style is what I recognize as a'72-79 US model (cassis # 224 xxxx xxx), but the engine is obviously a single...
• Re: Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 20:01:16 -0700
  ...These all came with dual port engines but may now have single port. Single is somewhat more desirable since you don't get cracking...
• '66 bus w/ flickering oil light
  Historical mailing list - nick mcree
  Sat, 9 Apr 1994 12:48:46 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I recently performed a rebuild (my first) on my '66 Westphalia (stock 1600 single-port, Pict-30, 009, oil cooler mounted on outside of...
• RE: Dave Easterwood's Holiday Trek II
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 12:50:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The last report from Dave to the >list was inappropriate engine behavior on the '65's single port. Here's >what the problems were...
• Re: Andrew Grebneff caught on VW&Porsche magazine 1991
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 23:00:18 +1200
  ...no, the 36hp wouldn't do 80, it topped out at 70) and (once I fitted a single-port 1600) it was really reliable...
• Re: Driving a splittie... NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:54:15 +1300
  ...Went very well after I put a single-port 1.6 (1.3-based) into it. I wish I still had this van. Later...
• Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 13:48:50 -0700
  ...For my single-cab, I'm putting in a pure-stock 1600, single port, with dog-house cooler. I'll instrument it as soon...
• Re: PLEASE READ- 1.9 vs 2.1...Driven both? Give your input..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:47:12 -0700
  ...the old aircooled motors, it was often said that the 1600 single ports > were more durable than the dual port 1600's ... the dual...
• Re: Simple Question (push rods)second time around
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:17:48 -0500
  ...I use hydraulic grind 2.1 cams profiles on all of my single port Zamboni engines with rave reviews. The exhaust lift is increased...
• repost: bus for sale (MD)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 04 Apr 95 20:09:57 CDT
  ...engine good until October 1995 1600cc dual port (original was a single port, the upgrade in power is noticeable) doghouse oil cooler instead of...
• Re: Engine log, part 100
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 11:12:32 -0700
  ...I built an engine a while back that had 6.8:1 compression (.060 barrel shims and stock single port heads), dual Dellorto FRD...
• Re: instruments, interviews
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 09:57:44 -0700 (MST)
  ...wished > you'd had or once saw? My engine is a single-port 1600, stock carb. I have oil temp, pressure, and ammeter. I...
• 83 wasserboxer swap?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 18:43:28 -0800
  ...smog stuff, but if you put in a 70 bus 1600 single-port/single-carb engine you'll have to have the *'83* smog...
• Interesting 57 Single Cab--California
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 09:43:22 -0600 (CST)
  ...global1@sonic.net =20 Specs (Also see notes at conclusion of these specifications.) Motor =80 1600cc Single Port =80 60K miles (only 20K miles...
• Re: Van related sites I found interesting - a little off topic
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:06:24 -0600
  ...I agree that the single port 1969 and 1970 1600's were nice engines and some liked the dual port 1971 engines even more...
• WasRe: [SPAM] Re: vanagon engine conversions vs rebuilt 1.9 waterboxer Now Corvair Jugs!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:16:46 -0500
  ...jugs and pistons and also a cobled up intake manifold to single port heads sporting an old 2 bbl Rochester carburator. It had a...
• Re: Air-cooled Vanagon history
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 13:44:12 EST
  ...buses, the oldest being a '67 splitty microbus w/ a 1600 single port upright bug engine, the newest being a '90 Carat w/ the...
• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 22:53:53 -0500
  ...The older single port and forty hp engines I later started to notice have dowel pins that are exactly 8mm in length and I...
• Re: The Adventure of the Thrown Rod
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 15:12:58 -0600
  ...port heads, since everything else is getting swapped? it currently has single-port heads. - has anyone had good/bad experiences with the above parts...
• Re: Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 00:21:36 PDT
  ...These all came with dual port >engines but may now have single port. Single is somewhat more desirable >since you don't get cracking...
• Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? Lilleys & aircooleds
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 14:50:40 +1200
  ...go up to 60mph in my split-case-trans 57 with single-port 1600...in third gear. I think this equates to about 8000rpm...
• More awkward tales...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 18:07:16 -0700
  ...Thankfully I had dual carbs because with the stock single port manifold I had on the last motor I would have to pull the...
• Re: Parts, Case Codes, head studs/nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 1996 09:14:03 +0100
  ...engine and said >"Hmmm, D case, that's a late 60s single port I think this came with >an H case new, but it...
• Re: '69 BUS; NEW ENGINE HELP/INFO
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 16:44:28 -0500
  ...cylinders and pistons were the wrong size on my 1600 cc single port engine. Additionally, they were in pretty sorry shape. The oil cooler...
• Re: On TD and TDi Exhaust manifolds, mounts and risks!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 15:37:08 EDT
  ...How common are these 3A manifolds? Do you have have any for sale? > The 3A single port manifold is very similar to the FOX...
• Re: Bus for sale....(which year is best)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 May 2002 20:15:07 +1200
  ...I put a single-port 1.6 (a 1.3 case with 1.6 top-end) into my 57 Panelvan, retaining the original split...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:03:44 +1200
  ...when attached to a 57 van's stock trans? My old single-port 1600, in this panelvan, would readily do 80mph (premetric speedo). -- Andrew...
• Re :On Longevity, Displacement Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 22:47:31 -0500
  ...some use single port bug engines some use the 1.8 golf jetta engines mostly propane at this point. Depending on how well it...
• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 May 2000 12:13:27 -0400
  ...As you may know I rebuild single port engines for use in zambonis (ice rink resurfacing machines.) Air cooled enignes in this application live...
• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 May 2000 12:41:56 -0400
  ...with the air cooled > engines. > As you may know I rebuild single port engines for use in zambonis (ice > rink resurfacing machines.) Air cooled...
• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 May 2000 13:09:48 -0400
  ...As you may know I rebuild single port engines for use in zambonis (ice rink resurfacing machines.) Air cooled enignes in this application live...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:23:34 -0400
  ...When I turbocharged the Audi 3A, I used the California single port version of the 3A exhaust manifold as it aligned nicely with the...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:48:21 -0700
  ...1959 European Single Cab PU - bought in 1983, sold in 1989? Had a nice 1600 single port. European PU's had Sempahore Turn Signals...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Dann
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 21:51:54 -0800
  ...1959 European Single Cab PU - bought in 1983, sold in 1989? Had > a nice 1600 single port. European PU's had Sempahore Turn Signals...
• Oil temp data, sender adaptors, (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 11:45:16 -0700
  ...I am glad you get the same kind of reading as me with a Single port 1600 in a 70 westy. When it gets...
• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 4 May 2000 13:42:46 -0400
  ...As you may know I rebuild single port engines for use in zambonis (ice rink resurfacing machines.) Air cooled enignes in this application live...
• New member from New Zealand
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:08:37 +1300
  ...hooked; as soon as I could afford to I fitted a single-port 1600. This was followed by a 1600-equipped 1966, then a...
• Gerbil engine replacement, part II
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Thu, 04 Jul 1996 17:14:07 -0600
  ...The true carcass, the one that ate the piston, was a single-port, so it can't be a donor in this situation. Next...
• Re: Fri: opinion on the proper conversion for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:22:44 -0800
  ...Brought back memories of my '68 Westy with the 1600 single barrel carbureted, single port, air cooled engine with about 40hp, but there was...
• Demographics
  Historical mailing list - Route87
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 16:30:18 EDT
  ...She was generally CLEAN! 1600cc single port..slow as molasses!(anyone who is in north county san diego, would know the grade that leads...
• Gerbil engine replacement, part III
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Fri, 05 Jul 1996 23:59:48 -0600
  ...I couldn't use the old over-tin, as the dead engine had single ports, and the new one has dual intake ports. Break...
• Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...The single port 1600cc was possibly available in Europe as an option, but did not manifest itself in the US until the "bay window...