65 vw flywheel changeout

Hi. I received a few replies to my 65 bug with 12 volts with 6 volt
starter that seldom strats the first time. I'm wondering if I replaced
the 6 volt flywheel again, would that alleviate my hard starting
problems for a few years(like it did last time). How hard is it to do?
I've never removed a VW engine before and am not a great mechanic. Any
idea what a shop would charge me? Thanks, John(Napa, CA).

john wrote:
> Hi. I received a few replies to my 65 bug with 12 volts with 6 volt
> starter that seldom strats the first time. I'm wondering if I replaced
> the 6 volt flywheel again, would that alleviate my hard starting
> problems for a few years(like it did last time). How hard is it to do?
> I've never removed a VW engine before and am not a great mechanic. Any
> idea what a shop would charge me? Thanks, John(Napa, CA).
>

Better have a shop do it. Takes tools you won't have.
The endplay must be set carefully and oil seal replaced as well.

Installing a 12V starter has been suggested. However,
putting a 12V flywheel on a 6V engine (40HP) is not practical.
(I dare not say "impossible", as someone will mention
rare-as-a-Dodo flywheel which *will* fit.)

DO read the 6V/12V conversion article on my web site for
more insight into this...

Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/