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Michael Cramer
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T4 Engine

#1 Post by Michael Cramer »

for my outlaw I would like to fix a T4 engine with a 644 gear box together, does that fit?
It seamed that the diameter of engine case is slittly bigger than the diameter of the gear
box housing.
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#2 Post by Jim Karaba »

The case will bolt up just fine, the flywheel will need to be different from the stock type 4.

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#3 Post by Conrad Carter »

Excuse me for my ignorance but what is a 644 gearbox?
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#4 Post by Jacques Lefriant »

Hi Conrad
what we usually mean is the tunnel case gearbox that was used in the 356A until the 716 in 59 that has the same syncromesh as the 741 used in the B+C. the last 519 have 644 mounting type that is the dual mount. version I of the 741 had a single mount.
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#5 Post by Jacques Lefriant »

Hi Michael
even if you use the VW type IV flywheel the 644 box is problematic especially if you are going to use a built Type IV even a 741 is a poor choice.
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#6 Post by Conrad Carter »

PO had Cadrobbi conversion done on my 63 outlaw. Can it be done on earlier gearboxes?
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#7 Post by Jacques Lefriant »

Hj Conrad
yes on any tunnel case
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