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 Topic: Electric heating conversion |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 31 Views: 816 |
 Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 8:16 pm Subject: Re: Electric heating conversion |
| The heat output of the BA6 with the engine at highway speed is 49,000 BTU/hr. Running independent of the engine its at 23,000 BTU/hr. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/1977eberspacher_ba6_ ... | |
| Topic: 211 201 157A NLA? Whats the best work around? |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 35 Views: 4644 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 6:17 am Subject: Re: 211 201 157A NLA? Whats the best work around? |
| Here's some hose that is very flexible and meant to be used in venting applications in 11mm size from a reputable vendor: https://www.belmetric.com/oem-vacuumbrrubber-silicone-c-14_137/rh110vs-nbr-vac ... | |
| Topic: Exhaust leak |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 14 Views: 252 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:11 am Subject: Re: Exhaust leak |
| The correct bolt to plug those is 10x1.0x50. I work on old vws and have plugged them many times. Put some 10mm head washers under the bolt heads too.
https://www.belmetric.com/10x10-extra-fine-c- ... |
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| Topic: Tracking down a driving issue |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 49 Views: 1562 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:25 am Subject: Re: Tracking down a driving issue |
| I would add to things to check the hard plastic insulators where the spark plug wires connect to the spark plugs. If even a minute hole or crack is in one of those it will ground that cylinder and ma ... | |
| Topic: Gas Gauge "Vibrator" |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 16 Views: 870 |
Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:16 pm Subject: Re: Gas Gauge "Vibrator" |
| The fuel gauge wants to see 8 volts, hence the vibrator which is a rudimentary voltage regulator. The same can be accomplished quite cheaply with a modern solid state regulator. I have put many of t ... | |
| Topic: Exhaust options |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 5 Views: 375 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 8:58 pm Subject: Re: Exhaust options |
| Thought I would also add that while you have it apart, upgrade your gasket. That is a chevy 3 bolt small collector flange, unknown to many. You can get aluminum gaskets in the aisle at Autozone that ... | |
| Topic: How to roll start backwards |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 46 Views: 2371 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:29 am Subject: Re: How to roll start backwards |
| I just carry a spare used starter. They're not that big and fairly easy to replace. Very handy when yours decides to suddenly crap out. | |
| Topic: Ever owned anything else that made strangers so happy? |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 60 Views: 2461 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:48 am Subject: Re: Ever owned anything else that made strangers so happy? |
Sometimes I just want to be able to buy gas without having a ten minute conversation on VW's 
Just put on some earbuds, and people will just give you a thumbs up. If they start talking anyway, ... |
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| Topic: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 216 Views: 34803 |
Forum: Split Bus Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 6:05 am Subject: Re: 65 Single Cab revival. Purist You may want to stay away.. |
| Very very cool project. Can I ask where you sourced that bevel box for your steering set up? I'm thinking about doing something similar on my sc and can't find a good option. | |
| Topic: Larry's 1962 Single Cab Resto "Brrt Brrt" |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 415 Views: 41580 |
Forum: Split Bus Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 5:05 pm Subject: Re: Larry's 1962 Single Cab Resto "Brrt Brrt" |
| Beautiful work you're doing, and real skill too. Love me some single cabs, got a bay one I'll be doing a ton of work on soon.
I too have a miller welder https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/17 ... |
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| Topic: Fourteen States in Seven Weeks? |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 147 Views: 7983 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 1:56 pm Subject: Re: Fourteen States in Seven Weeks? |
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https://d2706ruq7qkfdn.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/image/700x700/61eb17fd815f8016badb3e3885ebf116/m/1/m1_5w-50_1qt_front_05-27-16.png and a zinc additive. Recently refreshe ... |
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| Topic: Air Conditioning |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 15 Views: 531 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 7:27 am Subject: Re: Air Conditioning |
| I've dealt with Ed Muha @ Gilmore Enterprises on multiple occasions and he probably the foremost guy for air-cooled vw AC installation. His knowledge is vast because he's been in the business so long ... | |
| Topic: What size hex tool? |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 13 Views: 531 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 7:23 am Subject: Re: What size hex tool? |
| If you've got a welder weld a nut to that head and turn it off. Or sacrifice a 6mm allen key and weld it on. I've had to do that it works a treat because the heat from the weld breaks it loose in no ... | |
| Topic: Drop Arm removal |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 11 Views: 622 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 7:35 am Subject: Re: Drop Arm removal |
| The arm is probably rusted on and thus has a molecular connection. There are some things you can do to break that connection before you try pulling. Heat is obviously the big one, although you have ... | |
| Topic: Espar D2 Heater Install in Late Westy |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 69 Views: 8300 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 12:23 pm Subject: Re: Espar Propex Webasto Heater Install in Late Westy |
| I proudly run a Eberspacher BA6 and have for several years now. I have several other heaters I retain as backups/for future projects. You haven't really had heat in a bus until you've experienced a ... | |
| Topic: Sealant for breather box cork gasket? |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 14 Views: 1019 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 5:09 pm Subject: Re: Sealant for breather box cork gasket? |
| This is not as big of an issue with L-jet as it is with D-jet because you do not have straight manifold vacuum to the case.
But with L-Jet the big fat hose that comes off the s-boot is metered ai ... |
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| Topic: Alternator Rebuild (long) |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 40 Views: 2834 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 4:46 pm Subject: Re: Alternator Rebuild (long) |
| https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61WqMV23nJL._SL1500_.jpg
One of my favorite tools for automotive wiring. Tiny, adjustable pinpoint flame. I use it for big chunky soldering and to ... |
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| Topic: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 9055 Views: 1258356 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 6:35 pm Subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
| Replaced the rear crankshaft seal (fan end). Lubed and adjusted the shifter, the old grease was officially soap. And I finally got around to installing and tuning my idle valve (my bus is powered by ... | |
| Topic: How to Install Intermittent Wipers |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 4 Views: 406 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 2:38 pm Subject: Re: How to Install Intermittent Wipers |
| $115! I'll stick with my $10 module. It works great and was easy to install once I figured out how to wire it. | |
| Topic: How to Install Intermittent Wipers |
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| tootype2crazy Replies: 4 Views: 406 |
Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 6:55 am Subject: How to Install Intermittent Wipers |
| I've long hated bumping the wiper switch in misty weather every few seconds, so I set about doing something about it. For starters, I found this:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1773866.jp ... |
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