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Title: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 17, 2007, 15:34:54 pm I have been trying to install a type 4 in to bug conversion kit and I have hit a few problems. It came from sharpbuilt in Australia I have tried emailing Mike Sharp the supplier for help but have received no response.
Problems are as follows 1. The bottom pulley has the timing marked on what seems to the back because when the timing marks face out of the engine bay the pulley rubs on the engine case. Do I need to space it off or should it just be fitted with timing marks facing in. 2. What size of fan belt do you use? I think it should be 9.5mm wide but what’s the length. 3. How do you hold the top pulley on? According to the instructions you have to turn this round to get it to line up with the bottom pulley. Once this is done the original nut doesn’t fit so what do you use. Any tips or photos from anyone with some experience of this conversion would be great. Regards Ron Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: ESH on February 17, 2007, 23:12:00 pm Have you tried fitting a Type1?
:D Sorry, not helping much. At times like this you need SOB! Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: leec on February 18, 2007, 21:27:49 pm Have you tried posting on
www.shoptalkforums.com They have a type4 section. Lee Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 18, 2007, 23:42:10 pm Have you tried posting on www.shoptalkforums.com They have a type4 section. Lee Cheers I'll give it a go Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 18, 2007, 23:48:12 pm Have you tried fitting a Type1? :D Sorry, not helping much. At times like this you need SOB! Next year. ::) Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: alfie the monster on February 19, 2007, 11:04:02 am There are no subliminal messages in this post ;D
*bin the boat anchor and fit a type 1 engine* Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 19, 2007, 12:10:23 pm There are no subliminal messages in this post ;D *bin the boat anchor and fit a type 1 engine* I need the extra weight in the back to balance out my lead foot. ;D ;D Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Martin Greaves on February 19, 2007, 21:07:50 pm Ron Ron Ron type 1 oh yes with a turbo on it ;D
Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: SOB/RFH on February 19, 2007, 22:17:34 pm I have no experiance in the Sharpbuilt kit. I have used German Auto and CSP:s kits and now how they work. If I can supply you with any help just drop me a mail at sven-olof.brorsson@telia.com and I will try to help you.
I think, humble as I am, that a type 4 motor is superior to a type 1!! 8) Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 19, 2007, 22:30:44 pm Ron Ron Ron type 1 oh yes with a turbo on it ;D Shouldn't you be in the garage fixing your hairdryer ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 19, 2007, 22:33:00 pm I have no experiance in the Sharpbuilt kit. I have used German Auto and CSP:s kits and now how they work. If I can supply you with any help just drop me a mail at sven-olof.brorsson@telia.com and I will try to help you. I think, humble as I am, that a type 4 motor is superior to a type 1!! 8) Thanks for the offer but i think I've got it sorted now. I've had a responce from Sharpbuilt and some help from the shoptalkforum type 4 section.. ;) Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Martin Greaves on February 19, 2007, 23:05:39 pm Ron Ron Ron type 1 oh yes with a turbo on it ;D Shouldn't you be in the garage fixing your hairdryer ;D ;D ;D No i was thinking of coming over to yours and take that type 4 motor out. Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 19, 2007, 23:09:14 pm Mind your back those boat anchors weigh some ;D ;)
Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Martin Greaves on February 19, 2007, 23:11:16 pm I think, humble as I am, that a type 4 motor is superior to a type 1!! 8)
[/quote] I have just spend the last week trying to get a 1800cc type4 head for my 74bay window the hold thing has been a pain in the ass. So no the type 4 is not the superior motor type 1 all the way. ;D Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Martin Greaves on February 19, 2007, 23:12:25 pm Hows little Steve ?
Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: alfie the monster on February 20, 2007, 14:37:08 pm Mind your back those boat anchors weigh some ;D ;) I hear P&O are looking for a new anchor :D Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 20, 2007, 17:07:28 pm Mind your back those boat anchors weigh some ;D ;) I hear P&O are looking for a new anchor :D Why have they offered on your car ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 20, 2007, 17:17:48 pm Hows little Steve ? Not so little anymore he weighs in at 15 1/2 stone so I'm told. :o He just got a job in the mines up north in New South Wales and bought a split screen panel van which he's doing up. Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Martin Greaves on February 20, 2007, 19:33:49 pm Hows little Steve ? Not so little anymore he weighs in at 15 1/2 stone so I'm told. :o He just got a job in the mines up north in New South Wales and bought a split screen panel van which he's doing up. So he working in the mines and is 15 1/2 stone what his job demolition ;D Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 20, 2007, 21:04:49 pm Hows little Steve ? Not so little anymore he weighs in at 15 1/2 stone so I'm told. :o He just got a job in the mines up north in New South Wales and bought a split screen panel van which he's doing up. So he working in the mines and is 15 1/2 stone what his job demolition ;D i took the piss and told him it must be a potnoodle mine Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Zach Gomulka on February 21, 2007, 03:30:12 am How many pounds is in a stone??
Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rick Meredith on February 21, 2007, 08:44:44 am Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Rocket Ron on February 21, 2007, 10:56:42 am How many pounds is in a stone?? not to bad if your 6ft shame he's only 5'6" ;D Ps steve hope your not readinfg this ::) Title: Re: Type 4 sharpbuilt upright conversion. Help needed Post by: Zach Gomulka on February 21, 2007, 15:27:44 pm Ahh! "bout 12 stone for me then- gotta keep the race weight down!! ;)
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