Posted by: DEdzyyy - 23 September 2013 22:43:11
Hi Having difficulties. AGAIN. Got fed up with how much 30hp parts are costing me, so went out an bought a 1300 from a '65 as a more reliable and cost effective option for the '58. Now, trying to mate the engine with the gearbox, things are a bit tight and I can't quite work out why the engine does not wanna play ball. I'm wondering if I need a new clutch assy? They certainly look different, but from what I've been told, they should fit... Here's the 30hp: [URL=https://s298.photobucket.com/user/jesusglue/media/null_zps5672253a.jpg.html][IMG]https://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm248/jesusglue/null_zps5672253a.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Here's the 1300: [URL=https://s298.photobucket.com/user/jesusglue/media/null_zps66ca0822.jpg.html][IMG]https://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm248/jesusglue/null_zps66ca0822.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Here's the gearbox: [URL=https://s298.photobucket.com/user/jesusglue/media/null_zpsfa13e63e.jpg.html][IMG]https://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm248/jesusglue/null_zpsfa13e63e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Do I need an altogether new clutch? Can I swap over the 30hp clutch? Cheers!

Posted by: Rich Oakley - 23 September 2013 22:50:38
That won't fit. Swap the clutch.

Posted by: DEdzyyy - 23 September 2013 22:51:18
Literally swap em over?

Posted by: DEdzyyy - 23 September 2013 22:52:21
I dig your polo, btw!

Posted by: Zubeir Moin - 24 September 2013 08:58:06
Since it is a 1300 engine, logically the flywheel should be 130 teeth, whereas the flywheel of your original engine has 109 teeth (picture says). If u want to put the 1300 in, you have to make clearance in the gearbox housing for the new flywheel. You have to scrap off 2 mm from the edge where the flywheel enters the gearbox housing. Pressure plate of the 1300 engine is with release plate, shouldn't be a problem. On top of all, you also have to change the bandage pinion (that comes with a 12 V starter) of your starter motor for 130 teeth flywheel. Have learnt from real life experience!

Posted by: AW - 24 September 2013 10:03:56
If you are going to run a 12 volt flywheel and starter in a 6 volt transaxle then you can get a special bush that will fit in the bell housing. Also soak the bush in oil for 24 hours before fitting. looking at the box you have fitted it seems a later type as a 58 should have a split case transaxle and the fly wheel looks like a 12 volter. So as Rich says just swap the clutch over from the motor that came out of the car. and all should be well. Andy W