

| Subject: | 1.6L engine in 73 camper |
| Date: | Wed, 08 Nov 95 19:00:48 EST |
I have a 71 camper with the 1.6 liter type 1 engine. I have my eye on a 73 WESTY with no engine. The cross brace is not even there. Someone removed the engine and didn't keep it with the Westy. The 73 body is cream-puff and I would like to drop my engine or a like replacement into the 73. Yes, less power, slower, but at my age, this makes no difference to me. I even shunpike when I go across town. I am looking for anyone who has gone through this type of conversion and what experiences I should look out for. For example, will the engine sit in the compartment with no changes? What tin changes had to be made? I think the engine will bolt in and best I can tell the bell houseing and clutch should all be okay. Right now I need the cross brace(rear motor support). I don't know what else I might run into. Any suggestions, tips, guidance, offering of prayer to your choice of Diety for me, would be appreciated. E-mail me at packrich@nando.net. I am in Durham, NC.
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