Geeto67 Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 Hey all, I am working on this VW beetle powered motorcycle I picked up over the summer, and one of the challenges I am working through at the moment is that the engine was missing it's electric starter. I was able to get a new starter, but because of the custom bellhousing, the special spacer needed to run a stock starter is also missing. After looking at a few running VW powered motorcycles using the same 1970's conversion kit, it became obvious to me that the spacer is just a 3" billet chunk of aluminum cut to shape and drilled for holes for the bolts to pass through. Is there someone the forum recommends that could cut me a spacer if I bring them a template and some measurements? The shape is roughly the same shape as an individual exhaust gasket so not complex and I doubt there is machining necessary, just one big hole and two smaller bolt holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Maybe? PM me a drawing/sketch and I can let you know if I might be able to do something with what I have in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Maybe? PM me a drawing/sketch and I can let you know if I might be able to do something with what I have in the shop. great! I will take some pics and send them over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Huge Thanks to craig71188 for cutting me a spacer in his home shop. The piece is top notch and helped me get moving on my own project again. I'll post some pics when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Glad to help. Fun project that did turn out rather well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Craig, When I get the thing started you should come down and hear it run. I figure t should run within the next 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 "2 weeks" where have I heard that before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 "2 weeks" where have I heard that before? :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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