torpedo51 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 We seem to have lost the timing cover in our shop which is full of recycled/remanufactured parts. We could use a picture to help the guys on the shop floor identify it. I've included a picture of the shortblock, ready to have the timing cover and heads installed. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Star Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 The cover there is actually the rear plate or bell housing... Check out this video, I also linked it in your other thread. You'll see it in the sideshow of the engine going together: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Also depends which transmission you’re using. Automatic or manual. Are you mating this to something other than what came originally? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpedo51 Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 Hi, Yes - its in a 1964 VW Bus, with a 5 speed manual transmission (and a Kennedy adapter plate). I'll have a look at the video. Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe's photos Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Oh, was the Kennedy adapter plate the only piece here then, doing away with the Subaru bellhousing? I am trying to think of the OD of the rear main oil seal as that should also help you zero in on the right bellhousing Aha, I was thinking 92mm, just looked up rear crank seal on ebay OD is 93mm and factory bellhousing is a straight through bore, no inner ledge to stop the seal being pushed in too far. Factory BH should also have two studs either side of the bottom holes to transmission - not taking into account your Kennedy adapter plate. M10 about 70mm long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe's photos Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I feel sorry for these EA81 pushing a microbus around but a 5 speed has to be it's reward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe's photos Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Oh, Torpedo, while I think of it, watching the vid where he is turning it over to prime the oil galleries. I have found some builds do not like to suck oil up the pick up, so when ready, oil filter off, the port NOT in the middle of the spin on thread - I shove a clear PVC hose in it with a funnel and pour oil in and it should flow down to the pick up. Also fill filter before spin on also helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpedo51 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) Found it! Pics attached. I confirmed with KEP that this adapter plate *replaces* the factory timing cover. On 8/13/2022 at 11:23 PM, Steptoe's photos said: I feel sorry for these EA81 pushing a microbus around but a 5 speed has to be it's reward 1985 Subaru DL = 1808 GVWR; 1964 VW BUs = 2470 GVWR; I'm certain it doesn't love the extra 662 lbs On 8/13/2022 at 11:34 PM, Steptoe's photos said: Oh, Torpedo, while I think of it, watching the vid where he is turning it over to prime the oil galleries. I have found some builds do not like to suck oil up the pick up, so when ready, oil filter off, the port NOT in the middle of the spin on thread - I shove a clear PVC hose in it with a funnel and pour oil in and it should flow down to the pick up. Also fill filter before spin on also helps. Thanks for the ProTip. I'm also using lots of assembly lube throughout. Edited August 16, 2022 by torpedo51 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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