Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 38

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(7) Ensure that during the installation of the flywheel
and clutch to the crankshaft correct location is given to the
balance marks, as described at the beginning of this section.
TO REMOVE AND INSTAL CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
(I) Loosen off and remove clutch assembly and
flywheel.
(2) Examine the oil seal lip bearing surface on the
flywheel jointing flange.
(3) Take out the old oil seal from its crankcase
location.
(4) Clean out the oil seal recess in the crankcase, and if
necessary slightly chamfer the outer edge with a scraper to
facilitate entry of the new seal.
(5) Apply a coat of sealing compound to the oil seal
recess and instal the new seal. Ensure that the seal is seated
squarely in the recess.
(6) Lubricate with oil the flywheel flange on which the
seal bears and instal the flywheel.
l 0. DISTRIBlJTOR DIUVJ<:
.l200 MODELS TO JANUARY, 1963
TO REMOVE AND INSTAL
(1)
Loosen off the distributor clamping bolt and
remove the distributor.
(2) Loosen off and remove the fuel pump, intermediate
flange, gaskets and operating rod.
(3) Take out the coil spring from the distributor drive,
and turn the crankcase upside down to permit the drive and
washer to fall out.
NOTE: Ensure that the washer located at the bottom of the
drive does not fall into the timing gear housing.
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure with
particular attention to the following points:
(1) Check the eccentric and spiral gear for wear and
replace if necessary.
(2) Ensure that the drive washer is in serviceable
condition, replace if worn.
(3) Position the engine so that No 1 cylinder is at firing
point (note timing mark on the fan pulley).
(4) Instal the distributor drive so that when it is fully
engaged in position the narrow side of the slot in the top is
towards the crankshaft pulley, with the slot approximately
parallel to the pulley.
(5) Instal the distance spring and distributor, carry out
the setting of the ignition timing as described under the
appropriate heading.
(6) Instal the fuel pump operating rod, new gaskets,
flange and fuel pump.
1200/ l.S00/1600 .MODEI.S FROM JANUARY, '63
From March 1966, Chassis No 216113121 (Engine No
HOI 14 794) a modified distributor drive shaft has been
fitted to all engines. The modified shaft is fitted with two
shims each .024" thick and can be installed complete with
shims in all 1200/1500 engines from Engine No 5497750.
Some exchange engines have the thrust surface for the
distributor drive shaft in the crankcase machined, and
require the lower shim to be replaced by one of .118"
thickness, which must be installed below the thin shim.
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TO REMOVE AND INSTAL
(I) Loosen the distributor retaining nut and remove
the distributor.
(2) Loosen off and remove the fuel pump, intermediate
flange, gaskets and operating rod.
(3) Take out the coil spring from the distributor drive,
and turn the crankcase upside down to permit the drive· and
washer to fall out.
NOTE: Ensure that the washer located at the bottom of the
drive does not fall into the timing gear housing.
With the engine installed in the vehicle the washer can
be removed with a magnet, after first withdrawing the drive
shaft using a special extractor tool and turning the drive
anti-clockwise.
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure with
particular attention to the following points:
(1) Check the eccentric and spiral gear for wear and
replace if necessary. Should the spiral gear be excessively
worn the teeth of the distributor drive gear on the
crankshaft should also be examined.
(2) Ensure that the washer beneath the drive pinion is
in serviceable condition, replace if worn.
(3) Position the engine so that No 1 cylinder is at firing
point (note the timing mark on the front pulley).
(4) Instal the distributor drive complete with washer so
that when the drive is fully engaged in position the narrow
side of the slot in the top is towards the crankshaft pulley,
and with the slot parallel to the pulley.
(5) Instal the distance spring and distributor, carry out
·the setting of the ignition timing as describ.ed under the
appropriate heading ..
(6) Instal the fuel pump operating rod, new gaskets,
flange and fuel pump.
NOTE: If the engine has been completely dismantled the
oil pump, lower pulley cover plate and pulley have to be
installed prior to the installation of the distributor drive
shaft.