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Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:55 am

Russ Wolfe wrote: There is a slight amount of wear in the case. Not enough to be concerned about for an engine of my own. If it was a customers engine, I would want it to be perfect.
I may still go ahead and bore the case. It depends on what bearings I have in stock. I still need to go through my stock of bearings, and see what I have. I know I am getting short on STD/STD main bearings. I know I have quite a few sets that are STD crank and first oversize case with first oversize thrust.

Ah, I got it! Now I know why folks have you rebuild engines.

Are standard size bearings getting hard to find?

Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:36 am

I just disassembled the crankshaft, and got everything miked. Looks like I am good to go for standard bearings.
I think I got this engine just in time. Look at the bearings that came out of it.
I found all the excess endplay that the crankshaft had. It is almost all in wear in the bearings.

But the crank is right on spec.
Just like a new one. Sorry about the blurry photo, I didn't want to set up a tripod for one closeup photo.

Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:48 am

architect_7 wrote:
Ah, I got it! Now I know why folks have you rebuild engines.
Over 40 years experience.

Are standard size bearings getting hard to find?

No, Std/Std main bearings are not hard to find. It is just that with most engine rebuilds, if the case is align bored, or the crank is reground, then you can't use them. New crank, and new case and you need them.

I have a box full of bearings, that came in the inventory that I bought. I hate to buy bearings if I can use some that I have.

Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:11 pm

Russ Wolfe wrote: architect_7 wrote:
Ah, I got it! Now I know why folks have you rebuild engines.
Over 40 years experience.

Are standard size bearings getting hard to find?

No, Std/Std main bearings are not hard to find. It is just that with most engine rebuilds, if the case is align bored, or the crank is reground, then you can't use them. New crank, and new case and you need them.

I have a box full of bearings, that came in the inventory that I bought. I hate to buy bearings if I can use some that I have.

Ah, I got it. You are your own parts house! :lol:

Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:36 pm

architect_7 wrote: Russ Wolfe wrote: I have a box full of bearings, that came in the inventory that I bought. I hate to buy bearings if I can use some that I have.

Ah, I got it. You are your own parts house! :lol:

That's putting it mildly. :wink: You should really see his shop. :shock:
He's got parts in boxes, crates, and in piles. Some of it in the main shop, and some where his wife parks in the winter (the garage). His shop is huge (at least a 6 car shop) on the main floor, with space to go up a level. It just needs a month or 2 of organizing from all of his parts purchases. :o It's full of the stuff dreams are made of. :wink:

Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:31 pm

Bobnotch wrote: architect_7 wrote: Russ Wolfe wrote: I have a box full of bearings, that came in the inventory that I bought. I hate to buy bearings if I can use some that I have.

Ah, I got it. You are your own parts house! :lol:

That's putting it mildly. :wink: You should really see his shop. :shock:
He's got parts in boxes, crates, and in piles. Some of it in the main shop, and some where his wife parks in the winter (the garage). His shop is huge (at least a 6 car shop) on the main floor, with space to go up a level. It just needs a month or 2 of organizing from all of his parts purchases. :o It's full of the stuff dreams are made of. :wink:

:shock: I have seen pictures, but I never gave that large building any thought. Maybe I should quit hoarding: Russ has it all! :lol:

Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:36 pm

Bobnotch wrote: architect_7 wrote: Russ Wolfe wrote: I have a box full of bearings, that came in the inventory that I bought. I hate to buy bearings if I can use some that I have.

Ah, I got it. You are your own parts house! :lol:

That's putting it mildly. :wink: You should really see his shop. :shock:
He's got parts in boxes, crates, and in piles. Some of it in the main shop, and some where his wife parks in the winter (the garage). His shop is huge (at least a 6 car shop) on the main floor, with space to go up a level. It just needs a month or 2 of organizing from all of his parts purchases. :o It's full of the stuff dreams are made of. :wink:

does Russ weigh you, too?

Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:37 pm

blankmange wrote: Bobnotch wrote: architect_7 wrote: Russ Wolfe wrote: I have a box full of bearings, that came in the inventory that I bought. I hate to buy bearings if I can use some that I have.

Ah, I got it. You are your own parts house! :lol:

That's putting it mildly. :wink: You should really see his shop. :shock:
He's got parts in boxes, crates, and in piles. Some of it in the main shop, and some where his wife parks in the winter (the garage). His shop is huge (at least a 6 car shop) on the main floor, with space to go up a level. It just needs a month or 2 of organizing from all of his parts purchases. :o It's full of the stuff dreams are made of. :wink:

does Russ weigh you, too?

No, Bob has free reign. After a week of his and Sue's labor, on the Ghia.

Oh, BTW, I just came back from buying the last of the inventory that was at the guys house. His widow wants all the garage back. New heads, carpet sets, etc. This includes a 2.2 or 2.4L Wasserboxer engine that has only been run on the test stand. Has a cam,( she doesn't know what it is) with dual Webber 44's, still mounted on the test stand.
Probably 2 healthy pickup loads plus the engine.

Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:29 pm

Russ Wolfe wrote: blankmange wrote: Bobnotch wrote: architect_7 wrote: Russ Wolfe wrote: I have a box full of bearings, that came in the inventory that I bought. I hate to buy bearings if I can use some that I have.

Ah, I got it. You are your own parts house! :lol:

That's putting it mildly. :wink: You should really see his shop. :shock:
He's got parts in boxes, crates, and in piles. Some of it in the main shop, and some where his wife parks in the winter (the garage). His shop is huge (at least a 6 car shop) on the main floor, with space to go up a level. It just needs a month or 2 of organizing from all of his parts purchases. :o It's full of the stuff dreams are made of. :wink:

does Russ weigh you, too?

No, Bob has free reign. After a week of his and Sue's labor, on the Ghia.

Oh, BTW, I just came back from buying the last of the inventory that was at the guys house. His widow wants all the garage back. New heads, carpet sets, etc. This includes a 2.2 or 2.4L Wasserboxer engine that has only been run on the test stand. Has a cam,( she doesn't know what it is) with dual Webber 44's, still mounted on the test stand.
Probably 2 healthy pickup loads plus the engine.

:shock: Fine, I will quit hording! :wink: :lol:

Just out of interest, is there any blue Type 3 carpet? What brand? Thank you.

Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:51 pm

blankmange wrote: Bobnotch wrote: architect_7 wrote: Russ Wolfe wrote: I have a box full of bearings, that came in the inventory that I bought. I hate to buy bearings if I can use some that I have.

Ah, I got it. You are your own parts house! :lol:

That's putting it mildly. :wink: You should really see his shop. :shock:
He's got parts in boxes, crates, and in piles. Some of it in the main shop, and some where his wife parks in the winter (the garage). His shop is huge (at least a 6 car shop) on the main floor, with space to go up a level. It just needs a month or 2 of organizing from all of his parts purchases. :o It's full of the stuff dreams are made of. :wink:

does Russ weigh you, too?

You get weighed? Bloody hell, he made me strip to my skivvies before entering the shop, and then I had to sign a form swearing me to secrecy.

Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:02 pm

architect_7 wrote:
:shock: Fine, I will quit hording! :wink: :lol:

Just out of interest, is there any blue Type 3 carpet? What brand? Thank you.

I dont have any blue carpet, but there may be some in this stuff I bought today. All she knew is that there was carpet kits in the rafters of the garage.
I might be pleasantly surprised. The rafters of his other garage is where I found all of the T-3 parcel trays.

Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:51 pm

Russ Wolfe wrote: architect_7 wrote:
:shock: Fine, I will quit hording! :wink: :lol:

Just out of interest, is there any blue Type 3 carpet? What brand? Thank you.

I dont have any blue carpet, but there may be some in this stuff I bought today. All she knew is that there was carpet kits in the rafters of the garage.
I might be pleasantly surprised. The rafters of his other garage is where I found all of the T-3 parcel trays.

Thank you for the reply! :D The new purchase is what I was referring to. I thought you knew what you had, but now that you do not, happy hunting! How many parcel trays were there? Or, are you going to post a new topic? It sounds like quite a find worthy of other Type 3 folks to drool over. :wink: Not in the vicinity of the parts, of course! :wink: :lol:

Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:30 pm

Russ Wolfe wrote: I think it will depend on if I need to send the case to Rimco for any other machining. I don't know if it's true or not, but the word is that Rimco is closing down. The owner, Mr. Riddle is in his 80's and no longer needs the stress of the business and attempts to find a new owner didn't work out. The building was sold and the last day of business was around the 13th.

Ninja edit:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=299765

Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:45 pm

Well, more progress today. Got the bottom end of the engine together.
I got the piston/cylinders the other day, but had to finish putting a customers engine back together. And doing several sets of heads for other people. Now I am back to my own stuff.
I can't get the other stash of parts until next weekend. I She is not available to let me in the garage until then.
http://classicvw.org/gallery2/v/yellow+fastback/engine+build/?g2_page=3

Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:32 pm

More progress today. Just need to put the intakes system back on and the muffler.
It should be back in the car late tomorrow.
I hate painting tin.

http://classicvw.org/gallery2/v/yellow+fastback/engine+build/?g2_page=4

Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:49 pm

Should be back in the car tonight or tomorrow. Engine is back together except for the flywheel and clutch. I have to do those with it sitting on the ground.

Flywheel and clutch are on.

My wife just left, so I have no one to help me push the car back onto the concrete. She went to my daughters house, so no telling when she will be back.

Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:17 pm

Russ Wolfe wrote:
My wife just left, so I have no one to help me push the car back onto the concrete. She went to my daughters house, so no telling when she will be back.

Damn, Russ, sure wish we lived closer, that's one job I know I can easily help with! I coulda been sandin' on the Ghia while you were rebuilding the motor to keep busy till you needed a hand! :lol:

Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:52 pm

Engine is back in and running. But if you don't read the FI sticky at the top, I have some the same problems that Bobnotch had with his.
Engine idles rough, and seems to be running rich.
When I disconnect the intake sensor, it smooths right out. I tried a couple differnet tested MPS's and same results.
I have reinstalled the 220 ohm resistor that I had previously removed while pulling the engine, and it seems to help. I will make that permanent tomorrow, and then take it for a drive.
I have about 1 hour running on the stands, but 0 miles.
You can see the days progress starting here. There are a couple videos, but they need Quicktime to view.
http://classicvw.org/gallery2/v/yellow+fastback/engine+build/DSCF0006_001.JPG.html

Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:03 pm

Russ Wolfe wrote: architect_7 wrote: Russ Wolfe wrote: [...]
There are some new photos and videos on my web site.
Start here for todays activity.

http://classicvw.org/gallery2/v/yellow+fastback/engine+build/DSCF0006_001.JPG.html

I have been watching and learning. Congratulations on the progress! B.T.W., videos do not work: unknown plug-in.

Oh, nice tachometer, and it appears it also does dwell. Boy, I bet it is nice having fancy tools! :lol:

Forty years of working on cars and you accumulate a few tools.
You can watch that video in Quiktime.
It is a new camera, and I am not used to it.

This is what I get after reinstalling Quicktime:
Same old thing.

Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:37 pm

Must be a Windows thing. I can watch them in Firefox with Mozilla Mplayer under Linux.
Now, I guess, Windows users know how Linux users feel when things don't work right on the internet.