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    Rear heaters

    Look under the rear seat/Bed ;)
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    Carb and cylinder heads

    You have what we yanks call a 040 g01 check on thesamba 'head identification' in the performance section for more info ;)
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    Which sealant?

    Gasgacinch???? only way back in the late 70's :roll: :lol: More modern stuff is 'Motoseal' by Permatex/Loctite!!!!!!!!!!!!!! way easy clean-up too,never hardens,stays pliable ;)
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    Weber 36 IDF Carbs

    115 mains 125's will be to fat/rich 200airs 50 idles 28vents and set the float !!!! fuel pressure 3 1/2 lbs. MAX!!!!!!!!
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    Tyres commercial 8 ply or extra load car tyres

    Huge Diff in handling :roll: Hankooks RA08's are the way to go ;)
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    Gearbox

    Hey mike,What is the Weddle 8) R&P Ratio?
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    Carb and cylinder heads

    Part numbers on heads will ID them? 34 carb won't give u much performance or mileage :roll: But a pair of 40 IDF's will ;)
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    Cam questions

    no need for new Head bolts,,, re-use stock even on a 2332cc 8)
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    Flat spots

    Let me Guess,a pict34 carb? don't work to well with a 009 find a 034 vac.dizzy don't time 009's @ IDLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! get a timing light rev to 3000 and set @28*-32* all motors are different some like 28* or 30* set and test drive ;) then whatever it is @ Idle so be it,, ;)
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    Increasing Displacement

    I wouldn't install 87mm on a Bus motor, not worth the little gain,unless your Pistons&barrels/cylinders are worn out? and u already have them? a Better power adder is a pair of 40 IDF's and a decent Header ;) If you motor need a rebuild? bore the case & heads to 90.5 for a nice 1776cc W100 cam...
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    Confused Blonde

    X2 with Trikky2,Not needed ;)
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    Engine problems

    Can only test starter (out) if the shaft is supported ;) clean all the connections, install new cable 'Earth' to bottom starter stud ;)
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    Type 1 Engine options – rough back-to-back bhp figures?

    Going to need your case linbored/thrust cut to fix the endfloat ;) Bore to 90.5 or keep it a 1600, save ur $$ and keep it a 1600 ;) My bus has these mods and can pull most hills in 4th (1600) and still get 25mpg :mrgreen: 26 w/tall wind :lol: find some 40 IDF's to...
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    Cam questions

    w100 or w110 are both good I went with a W110 because I'm going to use it in my 2110cc stroker build,,, soon but works great in the 1600 right now, 40 IDF's and deepsump bugpack header stock rockers are all you need ;) HD single springs are a must with the w110 ;)
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    wanted - 1600 bus engine case

    I have one ,, but shipping will be a hassle and big$$$$$$ :cry:
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