new 1600 twin-port into '65 beetle?

[Chris Tauri]

To anyone that may have tackled this task,
I would like to keep the car as original as possible, however, I also want reliability, performance & economy so I have purchased a new 1600 twin-port.
My question is,
"Is it possible to utilize the original 1300 flywheel, clutch & pressure plate on my new 1600 motor?". Doing this will allow me to keep the original gearbox without grinding 2mm from the inside of the bell-housing for the 1600 flywheel clearance or changing the starter motor.

Any help much appreciated!!
Cheers Chris

[BoatCop]

You'll have to change the ignition circuit and generator on the new engine to 6 volt, or change all of the bulbs, windshield wiper motor, etc. to 12 volt.

That is, unless the car had previously been converted to 12 volt.

[Chris Tauri]

yes the original had been converted to 12v, is that the only mod I will need to do?, it's mainly the flywheel clearance that's an issue @ the moment.
Cheers Alan thanks for the input, Chris