Volkswagen 1200 Repair Manual: 1961-1965 The Volkswagen 1200 Workshop
Manual: 1961-1965 covers the 1961 through 1965 model year Beetle and
Karman Ghia models. This manual is a source of comprehensive service and
repair information for air cooled Volkswagen 1200 models sold in the USA
and Canada. This technical archive edition is a historical record of the
illustrations and procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting,
repair and rebuilding. Air-cooled Volkswagens (Type 11, 14, 15) covered:
Volkswagen Type 11 Beetle Sedan Volkswagen Type 14 Karmann Ghia Coupe
Volkswagen Type 15 Beetle Convertible Volkswagen Type 141 Karmann Ghia
Convertible Engines covered: Volkswagen air-cooled type 1 "upright"
engine 1192cc, 36hp Transmissions covered Volkswagen fully synchronized
4-speed manual transmission Technical highlights 1200 (1192 cc) engine,
40 hp, with and without fresh air heating. Engine bench testing
procedures and specifications. Solex 28 PICT and 28 PICT-1 carburetors.
Full synchromesh transmission. Automatic clutch. Disc brakes. Sliding
fabric and steel sunroofs. Convertible top repair, replacement and
adjustment. Frame, floor and body panel repair. All measurements and
detailed cutting, alignment and welding instructions. Painting
preparation and procedures. 6 and 12-volt electrical systems, with
listing of 6-volt components converted to 12 volts. Electrical wiring
diagrams for Beetle and Karmann Ghia. Factory changes and updates are
noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number, engine number
and part number. Explanations of the operation of vehicle systems, with
exploded views, cutaways and diagrams. Required workshop equIn
Printment, tools, and equIn Printment for local manufacture listings.
Troubleshooting tables for clutch, automatic clutch, carburetor, fuel
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