944 n/a hubs on 412 spindles..project
Since I wanted to use vented disks up front too, I am going to try to adapt 944 (n/a, early) front hubs so a type 1 bearing can be used for an inner bearing and a spacer bushing will be used for the outer (944) bearing as the 412 spindle is a litte smaller in diameter and not the same as a type 1 spindle. It does use the same type 1 bearings though :)
Here is the adapter ring on top of the still original 944 hub: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...CNCwerk006.jpg This is after the hub was shortenend by 6,5mm and the inner part openend up for a shrink fit with the adapter piece: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...aven944001.jpg After heating the hub in the oven and putting the adapter ring in the freezer, it fell right in :) http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...aven944002.jpg Next job is to install the wheel bearings and try it out on a spare 412 spindle... |
Well, the 944 hub fits nicely, but could have used a little more room on the nose for the retaining screw/clamp and washer. I might had better shortenend it by about 10mm I think now, but its work this way as well :)
Tried the 944 caliper, but its too close for proper fitment: (pity, as the bolt hole spacing of both calipers is exactly the same...) http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...naar412001.jpg This also leaves open some other disk and caliper options hehe.. To be continued. |
Wally...you got too much time on your hands. Great job though! :D
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I did something very similar, but to fit 1303 hubs...
http://www.fastbug.net/node/219 |
Hi Wally
Nice work. This is what I did to adapt Porsche callipers to my 1302. Steve http://www.clubvw.org.au/images/pb5.jpg |
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