The 65 Beetle

SamboSamba22 · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 7:44 am Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Before top end tear down, compression was 125 on 1&2 cylinders. The cylinder head was nice and snug, though the push rod tubes were oozing oil. Now for the issues with compression, specifically on the 3&4 cylinders I believe is because the cylinder head was essentially finger tight, and the amount of oil coming from behind the cylinder and case was exponential.
Though compression on this side was 115 and 90. Also it smoked that a BBQ pit, so we decided to drop it out and button it up. I wanted to reuse the original pistons and jugs, but for a $150 with rings, where rings alone were going to cost $40, we bought in.
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The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.

Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
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March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
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SamboSamba22 · Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 7:35 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Progress Update:
Cylinder Head torque specs double-checked.
Polished generator stand, gasket replaced and torqued.
Fuel pump rebuilt, polished, and gasket set. Torqued.
Valvetrain cleaned, lubed, and torqued.

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Cleaning up distributor is next, along with sending off Pict-28 Carb to Volkzbitz.
Merry Christmas everyone.
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The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.

Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
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March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
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SamboSamba22 · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:42 am Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Newly cleaned and painted engine tin:

Nicely done, Pop!
Carb is back from Tim (Volkzbitz). It is just simply great work. Awesome stuff.
A few odd ball items and we'll be putting this motor back together in the next coming weeks.
First, gotta replace that main seal.
Happy cruising folks,
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The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.

Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44412.png]Click to view image[/URL]
March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
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BotanyBandit · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:47 am Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Looking good! Tim rebuilt a 30 pict 1 for me and I still havent gotten to use it yet Sad

It came back looking like a brand new carb though! Have heard nothing but the best about his work.

creideahm · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Tim rebuilt a 28-pict 1 for me and it's simply better than new. Awesome work

SamboSamba22 · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

I wonder, I wonder, through no luck with Wilson's build book, where does this piece go??
Something for the pulley??

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The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.

Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44412.png]Click to view image[/URL]
March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44414.png]Click to view image[/URL]

Sharp64 · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Pulley cover tin.

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SamboSamba22 · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Duh!

Thanks Sharp.
Today's stopping point. Dad's ordering an exhaust, and a oil breather tube boot and we'll be closing up the engine. Moving to fixing wiring issue from starter to generator, new firewall installed, and it's time to bring the motor back home to the bug.

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The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.

Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44412.png]Click to view image[/URL]
March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44414.png]Click to view image[/URL]

Helfen · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 10:24 am Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

SamboSamba22 · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Helfen, indeed it does, identical to factory aside from the fancy-pancy front markings. And those holes. And less scratches. Less rust. And was on dad's must-do agenda Laughing

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The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.

Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44412.png]Click to view image[/URL]
March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44414.png]Click to view image[/URL]

SamboSamba22 · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Dansk exhaust came in today, along with the needed oil boot. Tomorrow afternoon will be able to mount exhaust, hook up heat exchangers, the rest of the engine tin, bolt down the intake, place on the carburetor and step back and smile.
I really hope that this motor stands tall for my pop, he's excited and I'm excited for him, every hard working man deserves an escape from the grind.
Pics to follow, happy cruising everyone.
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The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.

Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44412.png]Click to view image[/URL]
March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44414.png]Click to view image[/URL]

Jim Hunter · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 5:45 am Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Good luck Sam you have an awesome car here !

Jim

SamboSamba22 · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 6:54 am Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

SamboSamba22 · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:15 am Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Simple fix?
https://youtu.be/sKiz4jF7HNs
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The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.

Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44412.png]Click to view image[/URL]
March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44414.png]Click to view image[/URL]

Helfen · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

SamboSamba22 · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Helfen · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Sharp64 · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:03 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

SamboSamba22 · Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:20 am Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Last nights stopping point:

Also cleaned up and replaced the firewall. We had to drill holes for the wiring harness and hot lead to the regulator on the generator.

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The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.

Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44412.png]Click to view image[/URL]
March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44414.png]Click to view image[/URL]

Sahara74 · Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: The 65 Beetle

Thought I should jump in here. With all the talk about loose tarboards in the engine compartment and the possibility of pieces suck into the fan, there's one thing you can do. On the firewall there are a number of pointy little metal tabs that were pushed through the tarboard and bent over at the factory. It's real easy when you replace the boards to just ignore the tabs but they actually hold the board securely to the metal. A little bit of a hassle to fuss them through but worth it. Just my 2 cents. Project is looking awesome !!


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