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Beetle :: RE: grinding into 2nd?

Author: Reaper
Posted: Today 10:57 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 28

63 roach coach wrote:

That part does not seem to have any slop in it at all but I will check it out again. I will see if I can find a post on coupler replacement too.

Just because it seems to not have any slop, doesn't mean it doesn't.
I just replaced mine a few days ago, along with the shift rod bushing, and my clutch cable. Almost shifts like new, with the exception of the syncros that are starting to go out in 1st, and 2nd.

Beetle :: RE: my newest find....time capsule!

Author: rgambord
Posted: Today 10:45 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 94

If you guys want a "stock" bug, then build it yourselves, by hand, or something. Bizob should definitely keep track of changes that he makes, though. I would be fine with my modified car if I knew all the changes that have been made to it, but the P.O. is an idiot. The only solution for my OCD is to put a kit on it, that way I know all the right parts are there.

Beetle :: RE: grinding into 2nd?

Author: 63 roach coach
Posted: Today 10:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 28

That part does not seem to have any slop in it at all but I will check it out again. I will see if I can find a post on coupler replacement too.

Beetle :: RE: my newest find....time capsule!

Author: Michael Fischer
Posted: Today 10:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 94

I think you should cut it up.

Beetle :: RE: grinding into 2nd?

Author: Reaper
Posted: Today 10:12 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 28

63 roach coach wrote:

Is the coupler the part under the plate, under the back seat?

Yup.

Beetle :: RE: '67 Bug Starts and dies

Author: SO-CALSpeedShop
Posted: Today 10:11 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Thanks so much for the great reply. I really appreciate it! There was only a little bit of stale gas in the car when we got it, but still it fired on the first try after sitting at least 6 months. I will get the carb rebuilt and see how she goes! Thanks Jim
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Beetle :: RE: grinding into 2nd?

Author: 63 roach coach
Posted: Today 10:09 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 28

Is the coupler the part under the plate, under the back seat?

Beetle :: RE: my newest find....time capsule!

Author: 63 roach coach
Posted: Today 10:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 94

I think storing a car is retarded and is worse on them then actually using them. I am a car fanatic, have had several VWs, and other semi-valuable / rare cars. They are all lifeless pieces of metal and just because maybe there were less made with a certain option or a larger engine or whatever, someone said "hey, that's a rare find!" They are all just cars. I hate to see cars like this hacked up too, but it sounds like this guys mind has been changed form what he originally planned on his own car. I could go buy a brand new car, and on the same premise, be afraid to customize it or drive it at all but whats the point of owning a car if youre not going to drive it. Makes no sense. Take it back out of storage, drop it on the ground, Supe that sucker up and drive it!

Beetle :: RE: grinding into 2nd?

Author: Reaper
Posted: Today 9:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 28

63 roach coach wrote:

So I have a 63 with the same symptoms like grinding when down shifting in to 2nd, wont go into first while moving. My shifter is also super sloppy and there is no reverse lock out at all. Does this year have a non-syncro 1st gear and should it have a reverse lock out?

Replace your shift coupler, and then check the shift rod bushing. Too much slop, and soon you won't be able to shift into any gear. It also could be a fuggled hockey stick.

Beetle :: RE: grinding into 2nd?

Author: 63 roach coach
Posted: Today 9:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 28

So I have a 63 with the same symptoms like grinding when down shifting in to 2nd, wont go into first while moving. My shifter is also super sloppy and there is no reverse lock out at all. Does this year have a non-syncro 1st gear and should it have a reverse lock out?

Beetle :: RE: '67 Bug Starts and dies

Author: drscope
Posted: Today 9:09 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Well first thing is to get the gas leaks stopped because if you don't, you may have a Car-B-Que.

Next, there are a few things to look at. You need fuel, spark and compression for the engine to run.

You have compression or else it wouldn't have gotten you around the block. And unless it blew up and threw a rod or dropped a valve, you should still have compression.

So you need to check for spark & fuel.

You probably have spark! But we'll get to that latter.

It sounds like you have fuel issues. First get the carb rebuilt and cleaned out. Make sure the float is floating and the needle valve is closing. And make sure it's CLEAN.

Next, if the car has been sitting for a long time, you really need to install a fuel filter. And you are NOT going to put it in the engine compartment!

The best place for that filter is under the fuel tank in the rubber hose that goes from tank to the steel line in the tunnel. If you jack it up and remove the right front wheel, you can get in there easy to do it.

That filter will keep any crap that has been in the tank from getting past to your fuel pump and carb.

Next find out what side your fuel filler neck is on and then jack up the OTHER side of the car. Then get out your flash light and take the cap off and have a look inside.

If you see things rolling around in there, it might be time to remove and clean the tank. Water will look like little jelly balls on the bottom of the tank.

You can also drop out the fuel pick up from the bottom of the tank. In the tank, the pick up tube has a sock screen over it. Sometimes that screen gets totally clogged and fuel can't pass through.

So if you see a lot of crap in the tank, you may want to pull the tank, clean it out and replace that sock screen. If you don't, this issue is just going to keep repeating itself!

Once you have the fuel issues all worked out, you need to check for spark. MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO GAS FUMES WHEN DOING THIS!

The easiest way to check for spark is to have the neighbor's kid stick their finger in the end of the plug wire while you turn the key. but if they arn't around, or are too smart for that, you will have to try something else.

Take the cap off the distributor and pull the rotor off. Open the points and take a look at how they are doing. If they are OK, while you are there, get out your feeler gauge and set the point gap. Then turn the engine until the points are closed.

Now go turn the key to "ON" and with a screw driver, open the points. You should see a spark jump when the points open. If so, put the rotor and cap back on.

If not, replace the condenser. If you get spark then, you are ready to go. If not, replace the coil. If you get spark then, you are ready to go. If not, go back and check you have the points installed correctly and they are not shorting out on the distributor body.

If you still don't have spark, come back and let us know! We'll try something else.

If you do have spark, fire her up!
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Beetle :: RE: hard to start my 66 type1

Author: fletchusn
Posted: Today 9:04 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 25

That is good to know. It has kind of been put on the back burner this week but my plans for the weekend fell through so the starter will be coming out tonight and I'm going to take it to a VW shop tomorrow. I hope this is the fix, my wife is getting tired of me driving her car. I have three and can only drive one. I'm a little tired of it to. Thanks for the link I will make sure to get one of them.

Beetle :: RE: Engine #Number#

Author: glutamodo
Posted: Today 8:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Yeah, good point there too. If the engine is dirty down there, you might have to do some cleaning to find the casting number, but it looks like this:
That German F-block I used as an example above, this is its casting/part number-

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This is what it looks like with the engine assembled (aftermarket case)

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Beetle :: RE: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's

Author: bicyclemonkey
Posted: Today 8:40 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 660

kellydogg wrote:

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Hey, that looks like a Newcastle. Yum!
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Beetle :: Beetles Spotted In Southern Maryland

Author: Tattoogunman
Subject: Beetles Spotted In Southern Maryland
Posted: Today 8:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

I'm trying to track down some of the owners of Beetles down here in my neck of the woods. In the last week, I've seen two purple Beetles (not sure what year, one was a convertible) and an orange one. Anyone on here who may be the owner? Just trying to find people with VW's in my neck of the woods. Thanks!
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Beetle :: RE: 'miss' at speed, plus jumpy tach needle

Author: Slow6t5
Posted: Today 8:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Mine does the same thing. Check the points then when your done, spray a little WD-40 in the cap. Living in the PNW, the monsoon season is upon us, and a little WD never hurt. When was the last time you did your valves?

Also check what Swhitcomb said. I had an 019 blue screamer give up the ghost on me, spacers went bad. IF the points don't fix it, change the distributor.
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Beetle :: RE: Points and rotor and condenser and stuff...

Author: OutlawAlice
Posted: Today 8:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

N'er mind! Found lots of great threads! had some interweb glitches.
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Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: Turbosully
Posted: Today 8:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

OK I got a chance to take a peek under the deck lid. Well it looks like the deck lid has been replaced with a later model year lid. The deck lid that is on there right now is pretty rough so I need to decide if it is to far gone to cut and section in new metal or just replace it. first things first though, I need to keep my butt from dragging on the ground through this holey rusted out floor.

Thank you everyone for the valued input! I do appreciate it

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Beetle :: RE: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's

Author: bigways
Posted: Today 8:13 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 660

kellydogg wrote:

skinny white inserts

Looks good bro!
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Beetle :: RE: Engine #Number#

Author: Eric&Barb
Posted: Today 7:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Being that replacement engine cases or whole engines were a standard item at all VW dealerships, AND some states required the original engine number to be stamped on the new engine, even if it was a bigger later engine.

Best to check the part number cast on the right lower side of the case, just below the push rod tubes.
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Beetle :: RE: 'miss' at speed, plus jumpy tach needle

Author: swhitcomb
Posted: Today 7:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

I had a worn 009 do this same thing. I was jumping around all over the place because the spacers had worn out on the shaft. Replaced it with another 009 out of my stash and it fixed it.
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Beetle :: RE: 'miss' at speed, plus jumpy tach needle

Author: anthracitedub
Posted: Today 7:49 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

A bad condensor will give the same symptoms also.

Beetle :: Points and rotor and condenser and stuff...

Author: OutlawAlice
Subject: Points and rotor and condenser and stuff...
Posted: Today 7:46 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

Did a search - does anyone have a pic of scorched points or a description?

Plus, any suggestions for installation?

New parts coming in tomorrow, but I'd feel better knowing what I'm looking at and what to watch for.
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Beetle :: RE: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's

Author: kellydogg
Posted: Today 7:37 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 660

Magic

Beetle :: RE: southwind gas heater

Author: Eric&Barb
Posted: Today 7:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

From a search on these forums for "south wind rebuild":

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=318218&highlight=gas+heater+rebuild
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Beetle :: RE: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's

Author: Fattie
Posted: Today 7:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 660

kellydogg wrote:

145/65/15 fronts......195/60/15 rear.....

where did you get those tires with the white wall like that ?
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Beetle :: RE: southwind gas heater

Author: Eric&Barb
Posted: Today 7:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

From a search of the WWW for "South wind parts":

http://pages.prodigy.net/busbarn/southwind.html
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Beetle :: RE: problems starting my 64 bug

Author: dgrnga
Posted: Today 7:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

I had a similar issue with my 65. The heat is generated by resistance due to bad connections. Mine would also turn over sometimes, but after cleaning Y splices ( inline splices for battery feed and other leads) Fuse connections etc It fires right up everytime.

So clean every connection for battery feed and starter sw. Even do others, my Blinkers work better as well as my dome lite.

Good luck!
Let us know how it does!

The splices are the yellow things under the speed odemoter / by cable

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Beetle :: RE: 'miss' at speed, plus jumpy tach needle

Author: deejee
Posted: Today 7:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

may sound insignifigant but check to make sure your points are set properly (duh) also make sure the screw that holds it in place is tight!!! had similar problem, solved it.

Beetle :: problems starting my 64 bug

Author: Jamaican Blue
Subject: problems starting my 64 bug
Posted: Today 6:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

i have a 64 bug, im wondering why is it when i turn key to the on position the black wire that goes from the ignition key to the coil and the choke get hot. and it also cranks over here and there

Beetle :: dimmer switch/turn signal switch

Author: markslaight1
Subject: dimmer switch/turn signal switch
Posted: Today 6:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

Anybody know the order of the wires for a 111 953 513 F headlight dimmer/turn signal switch. It's for a 1974 beetle.

Wires coming off are yellow w/black stripe, brown w/white stripe, brown, black, black w/white stripe, and green. I just need to know the order they lay down in the plastic holder.

I googled the part and found photos but I couldn't tell the order of the wires.

Thanks.

Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: hpw
Posted: Today 6:20 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

si fly wrote:

Do any of you have a picture of a dolly you made from the 2x4s?

It would be 100 times nicer to be able to move the body around if you ever need to.

Not a bug or 2x4's but you get the idea

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Beetle :: RE: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's

Author: kellydogg
Posted: Today 6:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 660

EdgeKid3 wrote:

So those dropped plates are supposed to ride much softer than re-indexing? Have you guys owned cars that are equally as low, but with other rear suet-ups? Comparisons?

Nah man, the opposite.....at least I think

Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: westmatt
Posted: Today 6:05 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

All I'm saying is that if you're going to use blocks to support ANYTHING, you might as well arrange them in the most structurally sound way you can. It doesn't cost anything, and it takes 5 minutes to re-arrange. Are the blocks cracked? Are they weak? I don't know, but you're better off safe than sorry...wood is one thing, formed masonry is another.

Like the signature says...
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Beetle :: RE: suitcase stereo

Author: bigways
Posted: Today 5:58 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 44

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Beetle :: RE: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's

Author: EdgeKid3
Posted: Today 5:42 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 660

So those dropped plates are supposed to ride much softer than re-indexing? Have you guys owned cars that are equally as low, but with other rear suet-ups? Comparisons?

Beetle :: RE: e brake help

Author: si fly
Posted: Today 5:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

drscope wrote:

I think you would be better off going through the classifieds to find an original VW handle.

It will fit and work much better!

X2
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Beetle :: RE: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's

Author: kellydogg
Posted: Today 5:25 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 660

Ok.....figured I'll post my specs...64 beetle

Front-

6in homie to chromie built beam, bug pack bushings...all the way down

cb drops with flipped outter tie rods, built by me

Rear-

2 3/4in drop plates, down 1 outter spline and re-indexed

Wheels/tires

Restored Appliance Pacers via Chadd ( Ratlookvw ) and skinny white inserts

15x5 145/65/15 fronts and 15x6 195/60/15 rear.....

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Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: si fly
Posted: Today 5:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

Do any of you have a picture of a dolly you made from the 2x4s?

It would be 100 times nicer to be able to move the body around if you ever need to.
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Beetle :: RE: '67 Bug Starts and dies

Author: SO-CALSpeedShop
Posted: Today 5:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

drscope wrote:

Your post is a little fuzzy. Was this car running before you cleaned the debris from the engine? Or is this a ressurection on a car thats been sitting for some time?

BOTH! Car had been sitting- engine was filthy, but it did run and I drove it around the block (once). Now AFTER the cleaning it doesn't want to stay running and does leak out a lot of gas onto the carb.
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Beetle :: RE: Carbon buildup on pipes

Author: roy63
Posted: Today 4:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

at the same time rich is cool running (with in reason) and lean gets hot.
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Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: ampegboy1
Posted: Today 4:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

To throw another alternative into the mix, I've got my body sat on a 4x4 fence post across a pair of Stanley folding sawhorses at each end. The sawhorses cost about �30 a pair and are rated at 1,000lb per pair.

Michael
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Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: roy63
Posted: Today 4:25 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

drscope wrote:

Man, listening to you guys talk about those blocks you would think the body weighs 80,000 pounds!

Before you lift the body off to set on those blocks, why are you taking it off? Just to work on the pan, or do you need to do work on the body while it's off?

The body isn't real heavy. 2 guys can lift it off. If you have to do work on the body while it's off the pan, you might want to build something other then your stack of blocks that would allow you to get better access.

Building a body dolly on wheels so you can move it around isn't that difficult.

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Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: roy63
Posted: Today 4:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

here is a dolly I made from scrap and 8 dollar casters from big lots, it makes life way easy for moving stuff around. and I park the pan under it
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Beetle :: RE: e brake help

Author: rm56
Subject: handle
Posted: Today 4:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

I own a 64 hard top, best to go with a handle from a 68 vert that way you know it will work. I'm sure the classified, CL or Evil bay will have one. If you are luckier then me you might even have an old air cooled VW bone yard in your area. Here where I live they stopped recycling the air cooled parts about 5 years ago, sucks. Now its all on line for me.

Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: drscope
Posted: Today 4:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

Man, listening to you guys talk about those blocks you would think the body weighs 80,000 pounds!

Before you lift the body off to set on those blocks, why are you taking it off? Just to work on the pan, or do you need to do work on the body while it's off?

The body isn't real heavy. 2 guys can lift it off. If you have to do work on the body while it's off the pan, you might want to build something other then your stack of blocks that would allow you to get better access.

Building a body dolly on wheels so you can move it around isn't that difficult.
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Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: crowe66
Posted: Today 4:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

what are you doing with the pan?????

Beetle :: RE: grinding into 2nd?

Author: drscope
Posted: Today 4:17 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 28

There are plenty of stock shifters in the classifieds for $10 to $25. They work just fine.
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Beetle :: RE: Carbon buildup on pipes

Author: rm56
Subject: Solex 28 PICT-1
Posted: Today 4:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

One of the first things I did when I bought my Bug was to rebuild the carb. The float looked good, was not leaking. The carb was very grungy and was missing two of the five screws that hold the upper and lower bodies together. I had a bit of trouble sourcing them since they are an unusual pitch. I ended up getting some from a local VW shop that had an old carb laying around for free. The 28 solex is more simple than one of the units off my bike. I'm not an expert. This is my first VW. I've just owned alot of vehicles in my 53 years. When I was about 6 I tore my grandfathers Briggs and Straton lawn mover engine apart. Thought he would kill me, until I put it back together and it ran. I was always tinkering on something or the other. My other toys enclude a 74 Honda CB 750K4 and a 72 Honda CT 70. Still wish I had my Kawasaki triple though, that thing was a rush to ride. I just spotted a 72 Kawasaki H2 I almost bought for $6000 on Craigs List for $6500. I guess it was too much bike for the guy who bought it? First and fastest year the 72, and this bike was super clean. Custom hand made tomcat chambers perfect blue paint...sweet. Ah now I got tears on my keyboard ah crap LOL

Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: cuz
Posted: Today 4:13 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

I have to do this myself, or mgiht have a young helper...but we will not be lifting the body at any stage..This is my plan thus far.

1. Jack it up, & place it on jack stands. (so I can crawl under to spray, socket, or drill the pan bolts just depends on how rusted it is I reckon, to low to tell atm)

2. run 2x4s across the blocks front/back to support the body.

3. remove jack stands and drop the frame/transaxle (no motor) and roll it out of the way.

4. Using blocks, jackstands and jack, lower the body onto the ground. or 1 block high off the ground (havent decided) we have high winds though.

OR 5. drop the body onto a 4x4 trailer with 2x4s across to support body and leave it on the trailer(have to talk my dad into letting me use a trailer)

I will eventually either sell the body, or learn body repair/painting from my dad using the body...and then sell the body. I have no intrest in keeping the body.

Anyway thats my plans, I know I could make a nice frame to do what I am doing with blocks, but I think the blocks will work, and want to work with what I have.

Thanks for all the feedback/disscussion/ideas

Beetle :: RE: '67 Bug Starts and dies

Author: drscope
Posted: Today 4:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Your post is a little fuzzy. Was this car running before you cleaned the debris from the engine? Or is this a ressurection on a car thats been sitting for some time?
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Beetle :: RE: grinding into 2nd?

Author: jeff930
Posted: Today 3:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 28

is empi really that bad? while that would be the easiest fix, it would not be the cheapest

Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: crowe66
Posted: Today 3:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

anthracitedub wrote:

I spent 18 bux on some 2x4s and had a few scraps for gussets, built a sweet little box frame for my ghia body...took about an hours worth of my time. I also bolted some wheels to the bottom...body rolls around just fine. I made it tall enough and wide enough to roll the chassis out from under it, with motor still attached. I wouldn't use the blocks if I were you...they can easily tip over.

i did the same thing. You'll be much happier when you can move the body around without any help.

Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: clarkbre
Posted: Today 3:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

anthracitedub wrote:

X2

A body dolly makes seperating the body and pan an easy process. Once it was all unbolted it took one guy front and rear to lift the body straight up and take about 4 steps to the right and set the body on the dolly. The dolly is simply constructed with 3" wheels. It clears the front tires on the chassis so I can roll it around in the garage if need be.

It also allows the body work to be done at a good height. With a rolling shop chair its very ergonomically correct.

Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: cuz
Posted: Today 3:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

Got the blocks flipped around, stronger this way?

I dont like the fact the 2x4 will have to sit on top the blocks, the other way I could have slid the board through the holes in the block to help keep it from moving.

Anyway til I can get a replacement jack I guess thats all I can do, included a pic of the POS jack just because.

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Beetle :: RE: hinge reaming ?

Author: akokarski
Posted: Today 3:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wired/HP.htm
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Beetle :: southwind gas heater

Author: kcaj
Subject: southwind gas heater
Posted: Today 3:21 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

lookin for a rebuild kit for a fuel pump, southwind gas heater model 8345C, need the checkvalves that snap onto the brass plate, or any thing else I can do to pump fuel to this monster. Thanks

Beetle :: RE: e brake help

Author: Tbirdusa
Posted: Today 3:12 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

I'll get an original. My seats are after market and I have a custom boot that covers the entire handle anyway so I don't car if it's chrome. Having some paint work done on a custom set of running boards so I'll just have the painter shoot the handle and it will match the roll cage and interior.

One last question. the car is a 68 vert type 1. Is the handle I want the short one or does it matter?

Thanks for the help guys.
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Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: anthracitedub
Posted: Today 2:48 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

I spent 18 bux on some 2x4s and had a few scraps for gussets, built a sweet little box frame for my ghia body...took about an hours worth of my time. I also bolted some wheels to the bottom...body rolls around just fine. I made it tall enough and wide enough to roll the chassis out from under it, with motor still attached. I wouldn't use the blocks if I were you...they can easily tip over.

Beetle :: RE: '67 Bug Starts and dies

Author: Blu67Bug
Posted: Today 2:46 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Definitely rebuild the carb!!! It's not that hard, and your float or float valve my be stuck causing your endless leaking.
One thing I'd be very careful about is starting a VW with a leaking carb. When you do start it, keep a fire extinguisher handy, and turn it off right away if it's leaking fuel.
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Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: cuz
Posted: Today 2:39 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

THANKS! will flip them around then.

Might be on hold for a week or so, My floor jack seems to not want to lift, hasent been used in a few years.

Beetle :: '67 Bug Starts and dies

Author: SO-CALSpeedShop
Subject: '67 Bug Starts and dies
Posted: Today 2:30 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Last week I cleaned 40-plus years of debris of the engine in my '67 Bug. It will start, but then quickly stalls and won't start again. The carb is now leaking gas everywhere. Should I not be scared to give the carb a rebuild?
I bought all the new Bosch parts to give it a tune-up, but I think it will still be a fuel problem. It ran fine before I cleaned the engine.
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Beetle :: RE: still won't start

Author: Buck Naked
Posted: Today 2:19 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Technically Placerville, CA is its real name, between Tahoe and Sacramento. Glad to hear its up and running again.
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Beetle :: RE: still won't start

Author: felipe63
Posted: Today 2:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Thanks alot guys..I have a 4 terminal relay and the ground was not making good contact. I'm off and running again. You guys are life savers. Buck where is Hangtown?

Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: westmatt
Posted: Today 2:14 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

...and if you're going to use them, stack them with the cells oriented VERTICALLY. The way you've got them stacked is NOT the right orientation for strength.
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Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: rgambord
Posted: Today 1:45 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

If you're going to go the block route, go wood. Those blocks aren't made like they used to be. They used to pour the blocks and dry them, the new ones are made from a compacted powder.

Beetle :: RE: e brake help

Author: rm56
Subject: get a handle on it
Posted: Today 1:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

I'll have to second what Drscope said. Yeah crome looks cool but you need to buy an OG handle and put it back to stock. I pulled on my E-brake one day too hard and it came apart. Argh! My John Muir book was hilarious, Muir tells you how stupid you are for allowing your parking brake to get out of adjustment and now you have to take it all apart to fix and adjust it. Bull Sh*t, all I had to do was unlock the two cable nuts, back the adjustments all the way loose. Then reinsert my button and pawl assembly into the handle. Line it up and with one hand I flipped the pawl up into the rachet gear and released it. Done. Then I adjusted the cables for 5-6 clicks on the handle and was good to go. The main reason your handle does not stay adjusted is as Dr Scope said. The clearences are too loose (read sloppy stone age Chinese made by political prisoners)on that aftermarket handle so the pawl will not stay lined up with the rachet gear. When you pull on it it falls to one side or the other and your brake fails to stay locked. The Chi Coms still use sand castings on some of their junk. On your last picture you can clearly see how the pawl is flopped over to one side, on a VW handle it lines up straight and stays in contact with the rachet.

Beetle :: RE: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: oldmanmark
Posted: Today 1:17 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

the body doesnt weigh alot,not sure its weight. couple hundred plus? i removed body on my 63 alone. tricky and somewhat dumb,but got it done. the blocks will work,yes theres chance could break,i used em. eyeball for cracks etc. real good.... if thats what you got to work with...make. do. i wouldnt stack it real high myself.

Beetle :: RE: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's

Author: outoftheoffice
Posted: Today 1:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 660

I love the stance and the set-up on your daughter's 59 rag, anyway you could post a couple more shots? I'm thinking I might go with the same for my 58

Beetle :: RE: Carbon buildup on pipes

Author: Hammarlund
Posted: Today 1:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

No problem; hope it helps.

I forgot to mention that another common cause of running too rich is a maladjusted or leaky float, but from the nature of your posts I gather you may already know about those kinds of things.

That's one of the problems with these kinds of forums; since we don't always know eachother's experience levels, sometimes one tries to tell a master watchmaker how to wind his watch...

Beetle :: RE: e brake help

Author: Tbirdusa
Posted: Today 12:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

agreed. the tube that the pin slides through is welded into the handle and it is thin wall.
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Beetle :: RE: hinge reaming ?

Author: oldmanmark
Posted: Today 12:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

ok John,thanks. thats cinches it...
ive followed Clapton from the beginning.

Beetle :: RE: Carbon buildup on pipes

Author: rm56
Subject: Adjusting the choke
Posted: Today 12:54 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

Thanks for the info on doing an adjustment. I have talked to Keith on the phone, he certainly does know his stuff. If I ever need my carb done he will be the one to do it. I'll take a look at my carb this weekend, have a good one and thanks again.

Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: Turbosully
Posted: Today 12:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

Just a tip jzjames, The best deals you�ll find on any classic car are the ones that aren�t for sale when you find them. I have bought some fantastic cars just by approaching the owner with a fist full of cash!

Beetle :: RE: hinge reaming ?

Author: johneliot
Posted: Today 12:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

I did my passenger door just the way you are planning. I did not grind any flats on the reamer, I just got it nice and tight in the hand tap. Use cutting oil, make sure you get it started straight, and it's really a piece of cake. Don't use a drill. You have much more control reaming by hand.
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Beetle :: RE: Carbon buildup on pipes

Author: Hammarlund
Posted: Today 12:43 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

You have two different problems. The black, sooty smoke is usually a sign the engine is running too rich. The white/gray smoke is oil smoke and, when it appears as a puff at takeoff from idle, is often (although not always) indicative of bad rings.

With all due respect to the opinion of others, I don't think driving it hard is going to change a damn thing, but I'm not always right. Try it and see.

As far as adjusting the choke goes, the fact that the idle varies does indeed mean it is working on some level. I tried to find keifernet's instructions on adjusting the choke with a search, but didn't have any luck. He's the expert, if you can find that thread read it, but in case you can't:

Remove the air cleaner and look down the carb throat. You will see the butterfly valve of the choke.

Loosen, but do not attempt to remove, the three screws that hold the choke element in place. Push on the throttle lever so the fast idle cam (that thing on the side opposite the choke that the idle adjust screw rests on) is free to move.

Twist the choke element gently in place. You should see the butterfly valve open and close as you rotate the choke element.

Rotate the choke element until the butterfly valve closes, then back a little so it is just starting to open. Then lock the element down with the three little screws.

You may have to experiment a little bit, as choke elements are not all the same after they have aged a little. Once you find a good setting for the butterfly valve, make a note of where the idle adjust screw comes to rest on the fast idle cam. Then you can adjust the choke without having to remove the air cleaner.

The choke should be adjusted anytime the temperature varies significantly. In northern California, you may get away adjusting it four or six times a year. Here in central Texas, where the temperature can literally go from frost to ninety-seven to a frost again in the span of ten days, we have to adjust the thing almost everytime we start the car in winter. In late May, though, we can back the thing all the way off and forget about it until late September.

If adjusting the choke doesn't make any difference, other common causes of a too-rich mixture are a poor needle seat and excessive fuel pump pressure.

As far as the oil smoke is concerned, I personally would do a compression and/or leakdown test and see just what the condition of those rings is; but others will tell you just to keep driving. Again, it's your call.

Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: Turbosully
Posted: Today 12:38 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

I have years of sheet metal experience and I think this car is going to put all my experience and tools to the test. It�s rusty, crusty and dusty.

Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: jzjames
Posted: Today 12:32 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

Oh!
That is pretty nice. I am jealous, Ive been looking for a 64 or earlier.
Thats odd about the decklid latch, but I kind of like it.
I dont think leaving the history of changes alone is a bad idea

Beetle :: RE: Will a 65 & later door fit on a pre-65 bug?

Author: jzjames
Posted: Today 12:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Nope. Certainly not drastic though.

Beetle :: RE: Will a 65 & later door fit on a pre-65 bug?

Author: bugzz1
Posted: Today 12:13 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

jzjames wrote:

Thanks. I saw a pic of a bug that was 64 or earlier, and I did a double take looking at the thin-line door on it. I didnt think they interchanged, but I learned something.
If I may... It doesnt look bad.

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doesnt match the rear quarter window though.
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Beetle :: RE: Will a 65 & later door fit on a pre-65 bug?

Author: Komissar
Posted: Today 11:58 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Hello, I have a similar question
My second beetle ( 1964/65 ) is a project car, and it was a pretty big mess to begin with... I have put it together , replaced and welded a lot of things on it (both floors, chassis head, heather channels, lower A piller, front tire well and apron and so on ) ... but, because it was such a mess to start with , it will not be perfect, but it will be a daily driver, ...

Anyway... because it's doors are total crap, I am considering replacing them with newer style doors ...
i am thinking 67-70's ( they are easier to find where i live )

Will they fit ? ( i am not interested in period correct )
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Beetle :: Concrete blocks for body off?

Author: cuz
Subject: Concrete blocks for body off?
Posted: Today 11:54 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

I am about to remove the body on my 67 bug. I have started stacking concrete blocks...what yall think look sturdy enough?
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Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: Turbosully
Posted: Today 11:54 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

I forgot I had some pics with me

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Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: Turbosully
Posted: Today 11:41 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

I would be happy to post some pics! She is no looker that�s for sure but she isn�t ugly ether. I am getting ready to change the floor pans, heater channels, luggage tray, left door post and left rear quarter panel. The Washington weather hasn�t been nice to this old beetle but I will bring her back.

Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: Helfen
Posted: Today 11:37 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

drscope, What is a tag light?? If you are refering to a license plate light the standards still used the 63 & earlier type past 66 and used the push button latch from 65 on.

Don

Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: jzjames
Posted: Today 11:28 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

And can we see some pics of your new purchase?

Beetle :: hinge reaming ?

Author: oldmanmark
Subject: hinge reaming ?
Posted: Today 11:26 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

greetings, did my search'n, not quite the answers im lookin for so ill ask directly. WWW reamer and 2nd oversize pins. im cautious,i want to ream by hand. doors off,will put hinge pieces in vice and get door at good working position to ream. the cautious part, prefer to grind 4 flats on drill chuck end for hand tap rather than run the drill slowly once through. i want control. anybody done it this way? it might seem like a silly , obvious question. no messing this up,no 3rd oversize i know of.

Beetle :: RE: suitcase stereo

Author: mrblyoung
Posted: Today 11:00 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 44

Damn that bad boy looks awesome. Looks like some old school speakers for sure. Wonder how it sounds...

Beetle :: RE: Ballpark cost on the following mods...

Author: mtb7001
Posted: Today 10:56 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

the cheeseball way would be to take off the front shocks and drop the back 2-3 notches, cost = an afternoon of labor. Or the good way is a narrowed adjustable beam ($200-400) plus front shocks and misc ($100-300) and install notched plates in the back ($100 plus shocks and misc $100) so a basic setup with new tie rod ends new bushings and bearings etc would be $400-500.... if you cut and weld and do your own beam and notchplates deduct $300, in other words, new shocks etc misc parts and you do all labor it's only $100-200. You could also spend a thousand or more for premium stuff, thousands for a bagged setup.
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Beetle :: RE: Will a 65 & later door fit on a pre-65 bug?

Author: jzjames
Posted: Today 10:50 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Thanks. I saw a pic of a bug that was 64 or earlier, and I did a double take looking at the thin-line door on it. I didnt think they interchanged, but I learned something.
If I may... It doesnt look bad.

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Beetle :: RE: Should my 59 type one have front signal lights?

Author: atfoss
Posted: Today 10:40 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 23

Yes, I think I remember seeing something like that somewhere. The base was shaped like the grill and the light was round. It kind of looked like a cats eye.

Beetle :: RE: Will a 65 & later door fit on a pre-65 bug?

Author: fluxcap
Posted: Today 10:36 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Fit = Yes. But the windows are different sizes so it will look funny.
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Beetle :: RE: Hesitation disease help

Author: Culito
Posted: Today 10:32 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 23

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Do you have the brass accelerator pump tube like in the upper right of this pic?
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Beetle :: Will a 65 & later door fit on a pre-65 bug?

Author: jzjames
Subject: Will a 65 & later door fit on a pre-65 bug?
Posted: Today 10:31 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

quick question. Thanks.

Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: Turbosully
Posted: Today 10:21 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

OK I will have to spend some time under the hood tonight and see what I have. I do have the "nose" light but I don't have the right handle ... strange???? Something to look forward to after I get off of work!
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Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: glutamodo
Posted: Today 10:06 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

1963 would not have had an H apron, the H-stamping had been gone for some time by 1963. It would have the latch tab, but no H. It would have looked like this:

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And this is what they wanted you to do if you used a later lid:

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Beetle :: RE: Park feature on wiper motor

Author: Max Welton
Posted: Today 9:59 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

The stop switch is part of the wiper motor transmission and causes the output shaft to stop in a consistant position each time. There is a splined arm attached to that shaft. You can change where the wipers stop by reindexing that shaft.

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Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: Turbosully
Posted: Today 9:46 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

I think I may have the above push button deck lid and the H style apron. Sounds like I may be looking for a new deck lid. I definitely have the �nose� light and not the eyebrow though.

Beetle :: RE: Please help me choose a narrowed beam

Author: lucille66
Posted: Today 9:43 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

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His name is Ryan, he built me a 5.5" beam, whole new front end spindle to spindle. Great work, great prices.

Beetle :: RE: Deck lid tab vs t-handle

Author: drscope
Posted: Today 9:43 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

The T handle deck lid also has a round hole for the handle. The newer latch type has a rectangular hole.

Probably somewhere along the way, this car got mashed in the rear and the lid was replaced with newer style parts.

What tag light is on the deck lid? Up to 63 should have a "nose" light. 64 and up got the eyebrow.
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