TYPE 1 CHANGES BY YEAR
This lists only the operational changes, not things like the removal of the Wolfsburg Crest.
1949: Solex carburetor made standard equipment, starting crankhole discontinued. 1950: Hydraulic brakes on the export models, sound muffler put in heater ducts, fuel heat thermostat riser added to intake manifold; automatic engine cooling temperature control with the the (ring in back of fan housing); offset piston pin holes (wrist pin) to reduce piston slap; tougher alloys for exhaust valves and inserts.
1951: One heavy valve spring replaces the two used before.
1952: Crankshaft end play adjustment with three shims; 26 PCI carburetor with accelerator pump replaced the old 28 VFIS; "A" transmission with three synchronized gears replaced the old crash box; tire size changed from 6.00x 16 to 6.40x 15; six leaved torsion bars added for increased suspension travel, new instrument panel; rotary heater control knob; number of turns made by the window crank changed from 10- 1 /2 to 3-1/4.
1953: One rear window glass instead of two; separate brake fluid reservoir under spare; changed third and fourth gear ratios; changed valve setting to .004".
1954: 36 hp engine begins with 1192cc (1200) and 6 to I compression ratio; larger intake valves; oil bath air cleaner; combination vacuum and mechanical distributor added; combined ignition and starter switch added; increased generator output to 160 watts. No break-in required.
1955: Twin tail pipe muffler; new design fuel tank; flashing turn signals instead of the semaphores; dished steering wheel; new gearshift lever moved forward.
1956: Larger oil pump mounting shaft; No. 4 main bearing clearance modified; copper-plated fulcrum plates in universals; starter motor hp increased; fuel filter tap removed.
1957: Oil gallery sizes increased; metal camshaft gear; flat type accelerator pedal replaced the roller type; tubeless tires introduced; ring and pinion ratio changed; brake pedal leverage increased; adjustable striker plates in doors; new instrument panel.
1958: Large windshield; a new dished steering wheel; wider brakes, drums and shoes; large rear window; frame head reinforced; new clutch release assembly with stronger clutch springs; third and fourth gear ratio changed.
1959: Outer front suspension control arm bushings changed to needle roller bearings, anti-sway bar added; new type fan belt (tropical); hydraulic steering dampner added; generator output increased to 180 watts.
1 Diplacement Table
2 Maint. Intervals
3 Valve Adjustment
4 Engine Calculator
5 Essential Tools
6 Type 1 Changes
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