a 40 hp would have the 6 volt flywheel. no grinding needed unless you have a 
12 volt flywheel on your 40 hp.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "S. Truong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 11:04 AM
Subject: [vintagvw] 6v/12v conversion question


> Hello,
>
> So the time has come to install my ebay'd 40 horser in
> my '56 beetle and I realized I hadn't dealt with the bell
> housing situation.
>
> Is it still suggested to just grind that thing out to get
> the flywheel to fit? I heard a fun rumor about firing up
> the motor and actually using the flywheel's teeth to
> cut the material out; sounds... exciting! Do other less
> adventurous people just use an angle grinder and go to
> town? What's a good way to determine how much material
> to remove? (Does this area include the tranny mount
> bolts?)
>
> What other options are there?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Regards,
> Sammy
>
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