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bvolks Samba Member
Joined: April 26, 2004 Posts: 845 Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:42 am Post subject: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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Is there anything I should pull off this before I toss it in the dumpster?
_________________ 1985 Diesel Jetta Coupe (temporarily retired at
756,000 km)
1971 Doublecab project
1995 Golf CL
1974 Beetle
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Eric&Barb Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 24671 Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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Just put it up for sale in the classifieds. Someone will buy it. _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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bluebus86 Banned
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 11075
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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at the least offer it for free in the samba classified ads. better than the dumpster could be some nice parts that some one on a tight budget would really appriciate, plus it could save your back from harm tossing it in a dumpster _________________ Help Prevent VW Engine Fires, see this link.....Engine safety wire information
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:23 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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manifold, pulley, heater box. _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5446 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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Manifold, pulley, fuel pump come to mind. It looks like it may have parts of the thermostat system is place, those parts can be hard to find. Depending on why it was removed and what weather it has been subjected too it may have a good case, crank, cam, lifters, or timing gear set (sometimes used in later motors) may be inside. _________________
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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go thru the ads here and look at specific parts for sale and how long they have been up _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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evanfrucht Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2016 Posts: 2180 Location: Laurel Canyon, CA
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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someone could use that shit for sure |
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bvolks Samba Member
Joined: April 26, 2004 Posts: 845 Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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I had planned to at least pull the fuel pump before I tossed it. The pulley is bent and the manifold is split. The case is pitted on the bottom but it has been under cover so I doubt any water got in it. This was the motor from my first dune buggy 30 years ago. We quit running it because it leaked oil badly around the seal and motors were plentiful back then. Maybe I will hold out on tossing it and tear it apart first. _________________ 1985 Diesel Jetta Coupe (temporarily retired at
756,000 km)
1971 Doublecab project
1995 Golf CL
1974 Beetle
1978 Westfalia |
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hazetguy Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2001 Posts: 10773 Location: iT StiNgeD iTseLf tO dEAd
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 1:46 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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the only stuff i could personally see worth saving is stuff inside, like *maybe* the crankshaft/rods, *maybe* the camshaft, *maybe* the heads. and to get those *maybe* parts off and having them be good/salvageable is a big gamble. it also means A LOT of work because of all the rusty, nasty hardware and the corrosion. case perimeter hardware with 14mm heads might be worth pulling off.
nothing in the pic is rare or hard to find, and it all looks to be in very poor condition. I've passed on much better looking, more complete 36hp engines for $25 within the last few months. |
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5446 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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60ragtop wrote: |
go thru the ads here and look at specific parts for sale and how long they have been up |
Good idea, be sure to look at prices too. Some sellers seem to think that 36 horse is rare. Few of the major parts are available new, but not rare. I would think that a couple hours of quick tear down could get you some sell items; or, after 20 minutes you realize corrosion is at every turn. Taking things apart is a lot easier than putting them together correctly. _________________
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2004 Posts: 12454
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:17 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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That pulley nut is unique item, I'd also grab oil cap |
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Helfen Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2009 Posts: 3448 Location: Vulcania
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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Everything except the exhaust. A good 36hp case/heads in used condition is getting hard to find. especially if that engine spins freely. |
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5148 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:02 am Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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Helfen wrote: |
Everything except the exhaust. A good 36hp case/heads in used condition is getting hard to find. especially if that engine spins freely. |
I agree.
Just at a glance it looks to be an oval motor. Somebody who may not have the original motor in their car, but is looking for a block that is close to the build month of their car would be stoked to have it. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
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hazetguy Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2001 Posts: 10773 Location: iT StiNgeD iTseLf tO dEAd
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Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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did this engine ever get torn down? i'd be curious to hear (and see) what was salvageable. _________________ thebucket: I invested in hoodride, now DBD won't return my call?
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bvolks Samba Member
Joined: April 26, 2004 Posts: 845 Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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Not yet. _________________ 1985 Diesel Jetta Coupe (temporarily retired at
756,000 km)
1971 Doublecab project
1995 Golf CL
1974 Beetle
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my59 Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2003 Posts: 3781 Location: connecting the dots
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Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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Fuel pump, Oil cap for sure.
I'd offer the rest up as a freebie if someone wanted to come get it, cause it's a PITA to pull parts off and sell. The bits tale up way more space to organize. _________________ my59: Well son, my grandfather died before I got to drive it, so does that answer your question?
our79: sunroof bus w/camper interior and 2.0 FI
Other:'12 Jetta, '77 Benz 300D, and a 74 MG Midget. |
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22573 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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Sep 1956 _________________ .ssS! |
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Mark Evans Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2004 Posts: 1929 Location: Alsea,Oregon
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Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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I never toss old motors. If anything, you can light up the night sky when you go camping! _________________ '63 Ragtop |
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5305 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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Might post up in the oval section. _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” - Michael Caine |
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splitjunkie Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4083
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Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Anything worth saving? Scrap 36 hp |
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If it has been sitting for 20 or 30 years under a tarp it is a total crap shoot as to anything being good on the inside. I once bought a 36hp that was in a low light Ghia in a junk yard that had pretty much the same parts still on it. It actually looked a little better than that one on the outside. Once I pulled it apart it was quickly obvious that nothing inside was usable because of water had gotten inside. The case and cam gear and heads were completely corroded and the crank and rods were rusted to the point where they were pitted. I think I was able to salvage some of the case hardware but had to scrap the rest. _________________ Chris
You know, a lot of these scratches will buff right out... Jerry Seinfeld |
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