Guys
Sorry to bump but this is exactly what I’m looking for so I don’t want to start a new thread.
A friend of mine with disabilities is looking to find an adapter kit for the Harley to VW.
We’d be happy to pay for even just measurements of the kit itself. I’m unable to follow most of the leads as when I register for the forums either the members aren’t active who have mentioned it etc
Does anyone know where I could find one?
Starfishy
Starfishy, there are a few of the VW kits that have popped up in YouTube and around, but I've never been able to find who makes them or sells them.
But the problem that's going to be there with like the adapter kit shown above is that there is no compensator, it's direct drive between the motor and trans.
Maybe if you use a "B" motor you would not need one, but my guess is that you'll still have issues.
I've given up on making my own. I'm going to just purchase the Morgan adapter through a Morgan dealer in Chicago. The newer revision that Morgan has now for the compensator removed the Harley converted primary comp and replaced it with a Centa rubber rod assembly similar to the new cush drive rear hubs.
I'm going to be using a Miata 5 speed and it bolts directly to the Morgan adapter assembly and then there's a small bell housing with the compensator inside of that.
I'll be using an '02 "88 "B" motor from a Softail. The '02 was the last year for the left side Timken bearings and they had the heavier crank, forged I believe. I may upfront go with a big bore to around 97" and maybe later, depending on the how well it turns out, go to the S&S 124" Hot Setup.
I've also changed a few times the path of my project. Originally it was to replicate the Morgan Three Wheeler and I have tons of parts for the rear drive setup, both if I went with a Harley style or I also have the Gold Wing GL1800 rear swingarm assembly and rear tire/wheel.
Now it's still going to be a Harley powered, but it will be a four wheeler, not three. I plan to somewhat replicate the early 30's MG M-Type with open wheels. I plan to do about a 10% oversize for my big fat butt and the wife's now little skinny butt!!!
This is what it may look like sometime in the future.
Imagine the Harley motor out front fully exposed with the shortened hood and grill shell just behind it.
You can see from the last picture that having it a bit bigger will be a plus for our generation of drivers...
I've got a MGA rear axle assembly with wire wheel hubs to rebuild and I'm picking up MGA front LH/RH spindle with brake assemblies. Both front and rear brakes will be drums as they should stop a 1300# car very well with little wear compared to the 2000#+ MGA they used to stop.
Should be a great little bop around vehicle when done.
Good luck with your buddy's VW project.