--- In 1302@..., "scout18" <scout18@n...> wrote:
> You may be correct. Stock 2 L parts are probably more available
than specialty bits for an1835 or other configuration. perhaps the
correct carb setup complemetned with the right exhaust is better
route for your situation. I have found that the forums on the Samba
website to be very informative. I do not know much about the 2 L per
se. Anyone else?

Since your comments I have researched using a Type 4 engine, and
there is a whole lot oin the net about it ie
http://www.tunacan.net/t4/links.htm and it is possinle to but all teh
bits and pieces to do the conversion http://www.sharpbuilt.com.au/
but one things tsops this as far as I am concerned - you have to cut
teh body work to get the wider engine in, an then fabricate a rear
mount. So no - too difficult to fix if anything goes wrong.

So back to a mofied Type 1.
I am thinking of something like the 1758 (?) pidtns and barrels but
with a long stroke crank, to keep the cooling safe.

Any ideas?