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I am installing a 914 engine into a 356 (a 1973 or 74) I bought the 914 to bug kit from The 914 Store (LN ENGINEERING ) but I have been told the 356 transmission is different and the 356 starter ring may not match. The 200 MM PP may not fit. HELP ! Al
QUOTE(Al Meredith @ Mar 1 2023, 11:22 AM) 
I am installing a 914 engine into a 356 (a 1973 or 74) I bought the 914 to bug kit from The 914 Store (LN ENGINEERING ) but I have been told the 356 transmission is different and the 356 starter ring may not match. The 200 MM PP may not fit. HELP ! Al
I would suggest 356registry.org
If not, pm me and send me your email
I will hook you up to a buddy who knows all about 356, and those you need to ask.
Jake Raby would know.
I've already spoken to Jake we plan to get together , he has the parts to show me .
Rough answer,
The difference is the starter motor teeth, you may need to convert to 12 volts to make it work.
Rod Emory has one he just did….just seen by a friend, it does work, provided you use the vw flywheel and 12 vdc starter .
Again, rough answer
The difference is the starter motor teeth, you may need to convert to 12 volts to make it work.
Rod Emory has one he just did….just seen by a friend, it does work, provided you use the vw flywheel and 12 vdc starter .
Again, rough answer
QUOTE(r_towle @ Mar 1 2023, 06:06 PM)
Rough answer,
The difference is the starter motor teeth, you may need to convert to 12 volts to make it work.
Rod Emory has one he just did….just seen by a friend, it does work, provided you use the vw flywheel and 12 vdc starter .
Again, rough answer
vw use a 914 starter, dont know 356
and will have to grind bel housing for 12 volt starter ring gear..
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