Reduction Unit

Picture of Reduction Unit Installation
Reduction Unit Parts

VW Reduction Unit for Type 1 Engines
Available in 3 Ratios!
2.0 to 1, 1.6 to 1, 1.92 to 1
The 2.0:1 is used on aircraft that typically cruise at less than 80 mph and run a 84" diameter prop.

The 1.6:1 is used on aircraft that do less than 120 mph and need a prop that is 72" to 76".

The 1.29:1 is dual purpose - it can be used on higher speed aircraft with short props (50" to 56") and
also slower aircraft that need to turn a 56" to 65" prop.



Triple Cog Belt
Custom Tooth Profile to Minimize Torsional Resonance
Bolt-On (No Welding or Machining)
Belt Load Carried by Case Timing Ledge (Engine Case)
Combination Top Prop Sprocket and Propeller Hub with Standard Rotax Bolt Pattern
Steel Crankshaft Sprocket with TDC and 30 degree Advanced Timing Marks
Precision Slip-Fit Crankshaft Oil Seal
Easy 1-Bolt Eccentric Belt Adjustment
3 Individual Belts for Added Safety
Raises Prop Center 5" @ 1.29:1 and 1.6:1 Ratios, and 5.5" @ 2.0:1 Ratio
Weighs approximately 9 Pounds Including Prop Hub
Includes Crank Case Breather with Built-In Oil Separator, All Necessary Mounting Hardware and Installation Instructions
Includes Installation Instructions
Can Be Hand Started With 2 Blade Props
Type 1 VW Reduction Unit for Only $1295.00
NOTE: Does not include Type 1 Engine

Reduction Drive
Engine Size: 4 Cylinder, 1600-2275cc
Compression Ratio: 7 to 1 is the Best
8 to 1 is the Maximum
Flywheel Weight:
10 to 12 lbs. is the the Best
5 lbs. is the Minimum
NOTE: Most of the weight should be in the outer rim area. A heavier flywheel gives a smoother operation.
Crankshaft Bolt: Deep drilled
The best is 3/4" x 3 1/2" long
Stock VW is Satisfactory at 20mm x 40mm
Engine Speed:
3600 to 3800 RPM @ Take Off
Prop Recommendations:
Best for 1.61 Ratio: 2 Blade, 72" Diameter
Best for 2.0:1 Ratio: 2 Blade, 84" Diameter
Best for 1.29:1 Ratio: 50" to 56" or 56" to 65" Diameter

TO ORDER THE TYPE 1 VW REDUCTION UNIT - IT'S AS EASY AS 1-2-3!
1 - YOU NEED THE TYPE 1 VW REDUCTION UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1295.00
2 - ADD ONE OF OUR COMPLETE UNASSEMBLED
REDUCTION UNIT ENGINE KITS:

New Engine Case Forged Crankshaft Hi-Torque Camshaft Cam Plug
Oil Pump Crankshaft Gear Kit Cylinder Heads Keepers
Rocker Arms OPR Kit Cool Tins Pushrod Tubes
Brass Exhaust Nuts Distributor Plug All Machine Work Completed Connecting Rods
Main Bearings Case Nut & Washer Kit Silicone Rear Seal Gasket Kit
Oil Pump Cover Plate Cotter Pin Piston & Cylinder Set Valves
Retainers Oil Screen Oil Pressure Screws Dip Stick
Pushrods Engine Breather Assembly Lube Rod Bearings
Cam Bearings Main Bearing Dowel Pins Lifters Springs
Valve Covers Oil Sump Plate Cylinder Head Stud Kit Flywheel Gland Nut & Washer
Assembly Manual Baffeling Manual GPASC Technical Assistance & Service


REDUCTION UNIT LONG BLOCK ENGINE KITS
using STOCK 69mm CRANKSHAFT
1600CC Kit 69 x 85.5 50 HP 116 lbs. $1549.95
1835CC Kit 69 x 92 60 HP 116 lbs. $1749.95
1915CC Kit 69 x 94 64 HP 117 lbs. $1779.95
REDUCTION UNIT LONG BLOCK ENGINE KIT
using STROKER CRANKSHAFT
2180CC Kit 82 x 92 70 HP 121 lbs. $2495.95
Assemble, test-run, crate & ship (Continental U.S. only) Any Type 1 Kit with an accessory package (Yes! Includes pre-paid freight!) $989.00
Assemble any REDUCTION UNIT Long Block kit (Plus freight & crating) $449.95


3 - ADD A TYPE 1 VW REDUCTION UNIT ACCESSORY PACKAGE(s):


Accessory Package No 1
Accessory Package no. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . $1595.70
Accessory Package No. 1
is the most popular accessory package we offer.
It features electric starting, a 20 amp alternator,
single Slick Mag and Harness.
Add Accessory Package No. 6 for dual Ignition.
Diehl Accessory Case Mag Drive Hub
Mag Drive Puck 20 Amp Alternator
Flywheel Starter
Intake Manifold & Hose Kit Oil Cooler & Adapter Plate
Spark Plug Adapters & Plugs Slick 4316 Magneto
71032 Lycoming Bushings M2266 Harness
Miscellaneous Hardware

Accessory Package No 2
Accessory Package No. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . $1099.95
Accessory Package No. 2 is very similar to Package No.1.
It features a Bosch 009 Distributor in place of a Slick Magneto.
Note: Uses 2-4 amps.
Diehl Accessory Case 20 Amp Alternator
Flywheel - Starter Intake Manifold & Hose Kit
Oil Cooler & Adapter Plate 009 Distributor
Distributor Cap Pinion Gear & Thrust Washers
Distributor Clamp Spark Plug Wires & Spark Plugs
71032 Lycoming Bushings Miscellaneous Hardware

Accessory Package No 3
Accessory Package No. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . $1374.80
Accessory Package No. 3 is identical to Package No. 2
except that it utilizes the Compu-Fire Electronic Ignition System
in place of the 009 Bosch Distributor.
The Compu-Fire system does not have a distributor cap.
It sticks up 3.25 inches off the engine block.
It features full variable advance via the 009 distributor body.
Diehl Accessory Case Mag Drive Hub
20 Amp Alternator Flywheel
Starter Intake Manifold and Hose Kit
Oil Cooler & Adapter Plate Compu-Fire Ignition System
Ignition Coil Pack Spark Plug Wires & Spark Plugs
009 Distributor Body Distributor Clamp
Pinion Gear & Thrust Washers

Accessory Package No 6
Accessory Package No. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . $584.95
This Accessory Package is an option
for Accessory Package NO. 1 ONLY.
A Dual Ignition option Fixed Timing Secondary.
It features our fixed timing Secondary Ignition System.
It is pre set to 25-28 degrees.
It is the lowest height ignition system available,
rising only 1.5" off the engine block.
Distributor Housing Coil Set
Hall Effect Sensors
Spark Plugs Spark Plug Wires
Distributor Pinion Instructions
Heads machined for Dual Ignition*
* PLEASE NOTE:
The cost of doing the machine work to the heads is
included in the $584.95 price.
The cost of the heads is not.



This Reduction Unit was designed by Valley Engineering, LLC: And distributed by:
Valley Engineering Logo Great Plains Logo

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Inquiries can also be directed to:
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Great Plains Aircraft Supply Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 545
Boys Town, NE 68010
1-800-922-6507 (US Only>
1-402-493--6507
or Fax us at 402-493-3846.

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