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TSFR Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2013 Posts: 365 Location: Columbia, SC
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:52 pm Post subject: First timer with a build that doesnt run yet |
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Hello everyone, I'm Jeff and I have just taken delivery of this 1968 VW Dune Buggy. I knew it wasnt running when I got it and figured at worst case we would just rebuild the motor. I won it off eBay of all places LOL!
Here it is, although I'm not really sure what it is. I looked on the registry but couldnt find a complete match.
I do know that under the flat black is purple and under that is the (I think) the factory red flake.
Well, the motor does in fact, not run. In fact it will not even turn over. Once I got the rear bar dropped out of the way I tried again and was only able to tighten the bolt
The motor is/was a 1835 GEX? block pushed out to 1904 with a Weber 38mm progressive carb (thats what I measured) with electric fuel pump and a regular distributer so I guess I dont have to worry about points.
Are there supposed to be this many jumper wires? Is this normal for old VW's or am I just expecting too much?
The wiring is kindof a mess too....Is it a bad sign when wires from sides of the battery are red? LOL Either way, I think I can clean it up a little bit.
It has sat for about 5 months and seems pretty locked up. I pulled all the spark plugs and none of them were rusted or anything so....Now I'm gonna start reading up on the motor to get ready for a rebuild I guess. I'm going to try some lube in the jug as a last ditch effort as I've read on here. I'll let y'all know how that works out.
Any suggests or comments are welcome.
Thanks,
Jeff |
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bowtiebug Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2013 Posts: 902 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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good looking buggy .
It appears from the photo of the fan shroud that the heater outlets are NOT plugged off ( is that the case ? ) if so that explaines whay it wont turn , most likely over heated and siezed up .. _________________ http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlphaKnots |
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TSFR Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2013 Posts: 365 Location: Columbia, SC
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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bowtiebug wrote: |
good looking buggy .
It appears from the photo of the fan shroud that the heater outlets are NOT plugged off ( is that the case ? ) if so that explaines whay it wont turn , most likely over heated and siezed up .. |
Thanks! Its the style I was looking for.
What you see is exactly how I received it. The PO had the motor built under scandel so it wouldnt surprise me. If the outlet is plugged how does it get air flow? or is it not supposed to? If its siezed, whats my next step? |
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bowtiebug Samba Member
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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the two holes pointing out of the fan shroud just above each intake , they are for heater connections and in your case should be plugged off so air is forced over cylinders instead of wasted away ,
if it is seized you will most likely need new Pistons and cylinders . _________________ http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlphaKnots |
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TSFR Samba Member
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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What do you plug the hole with? Is the GEX block (is that even right?) still a good starting point? Is there a recommended place to look for parts?
Thanks for all the help! |
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bowtiebug Samba Member
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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i'm not sure of the size but you can get freeze plugs and install them in the holes with clamps or tack weld them in .
GEX is a rebuilder of engines . _________________ http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlphaKnots |
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Wolfgangdieter Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2008 Posts: 1958 Location: FL Panhandle
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Remove plugs and put some Mystery oil in each cylinder. Let it sit a few days then try to turn it over. Often works to loosen frozen rings up. _________________ CMC '57 Porsche Speedster Replica and Dolphin boat tailed full pan VW MOD-T Street Buggy |
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manxdavid Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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If you get it running the first thing you want to do is to change the fuel hoses, they look plastic and nasty! That fuel filter isn't in the best of places either.
The carb looks like a 32/36 dual progressive Weber. |
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TSFR Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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manxdavid wrote: |
The carb looks like a 32/36 dual progressive Weber. |
I cant find weber on it anywhere...I will snap a picture after work, but both barrels look the same and I measured the inside of them both at 38mm inside to inside. they both look to be the same size, maybe I measured the wrong way.
What kind of tubing should I look at?
Thanks for the advice everyone, I will be needing lots of it. Right now I'm reading the dune buggy handbook that I managed to find at the library. |
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manxdavid Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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Have a look on top of the float chamber, you may need to remover the airfilter.
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jspbtown Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Read about GEX engines in the Buyer/Seller feedback section. |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20365 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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GEX or not first thing is to see if you can unstick it.... IF not open it up.... Unless inside it total disaster, you probable can salvage most of it....
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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TSFR Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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here is the carb...they look the same unless I'm looking at it wrong.
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TSFR Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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and the Mystery oil has been added. Guess now its a waiting game |
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TSFR Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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So I see the GEX is an upstanding christian company with outstanding morals and amazing customer service.... |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20365 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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TSFR wrote: |
here is the carb...they look the same unless I'm looking at it wrong.
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NO... They are not the same.... The devil is in the details... Ignore the fact it has 2 square ventures and look at other details...
Pull air cleaner plate off and see if there is any name under it...
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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TSFR Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 7:52 am Post subject: |
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Not sure what it is, but it does appear to be progressive and have an electric choke.
On the bowls it says 26 and 27
Any ideas?
Last edited by TSFR on Tue May 21, 2013 7:59 am; edited 1 time in total |
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TSFR Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 7:58 am Post subject: |
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Also is the bottom number on the block a casting number? I'm not even sure what it is anymore...
After reading all the reviews, even if the mystery oil works I'm going to pull the motor and do a complete rebuild anyway just to see/know what I have and whats going on. If those are not case numbers, when I find them should be 123A and 123B or 123 and 124? Just trying to find a path to follow. Thanks again for all the help.
My end game is to have something reliable which on occasion will pull up the front end. |
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Dale M. Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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The "AB" number on case makes it a universal replacement case, 66-79, 1600cc, could be from Mexico, Brazil or Germany...
After GEX had a hand in it, no telling what is now...
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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andk5591 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005 Posts: 16754 Location: State College, PA
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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OK - lets back up a sec - Motor wont turn over means what? You turn that key and nothing happens or it cranks and doesnt start? Big difference, If it doesnt crank. - first make sure that your have power to the starter. Now - look at the starter a little closer. I am assuming that you have a good battery and the cables are connected.
You will see a big heavy wire held on with a nut and a small wire that is a slip on connection. Make sure the car if not in gear and you should block the wheels. Take a screwdriver and jump across the big and small terminals. If it cranks, then you have an issue with the wiring or ignition switch.
Post where you are with things and then we can go from there. Be clear in your descriptions. _________________ D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
There's more, but not keeping them... |
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