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vintage vee dub Samba Drag Racer
Joined: July 03, 2003 Posts: 599 Location: pumpkinville
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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:55 am Post subject: |
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gimpy60 wrote: |
Do you change your filter on your pickup or suv regularly? Is your boss a asc certified mechanic? I have seen more than a few bugs burned by the carb inlet tube letting go. To each his own I guess, good luck. |
Yes I am a ASE certified mechanic not sure what asc is and I'm not sure you do either. Listen get off your soap box and stop regurgitating Internet drivel. It does not sound like explaining the reason for changing the fuel filter regularly in any vehicle would sink into your skull, much less how the weight of a 4 gram fuel filter is NOT going to pull the inlet fitting out of the carb. from looking at your posts its apparent that you just like to bloviate about things you have read to make yourself look smarter. _________________ OG JHC
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Ronny Bailey Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2009 Posts: 466 Location: North Zulch, TX
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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:02 am Post subject: |
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gimpy60 wrote: |
I have seen more than a few bugs burned by the carb inlet tube letting go. To each his own I guess, good luck. |
A piece of wire will prevent that...
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vintage vee dub Samba Drag Racer
Joined: July 03, 2003 Posts: 599 Location: pumpkinville
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PatterBon Samba Engine Connoisseur
Joined: September 27, 2008 Posts: 3446 Location: Copperas Cove, TX
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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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Hey all..Accomplished alot at work today, I cleaned up, blasted and painted 6 pairs of valves covers along with 12 oil sump cover plates..I also did an oil change on my bug (Hadn't since break in) But all checked out..I also replaced my belt with the proper sized one..my old one was 11.3..something something something, and I replaced it with the correct 9.5 X 905 So its rockin' and rolling..and today is a beautiful day..so the cruise to work and back was exceptional! _________________ PNW Dub Folk & Kitsap dub Folk (KdF)
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2020 Ford F-150
1973 Standard Beetle
1969 Cessna 172K Airplane
1959 Karmann Ghia
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EXJAY Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2009 Posts: 1109 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet!. Glad to read that your bug it FINALLY up and running as it should. Good job sticking with it. _________________ EXJAY
'74 Superbeetle (Family owned since new)
'73 181 Thing (sold) |
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PatterBon Samba Engine Connoisseur
Joined: September 27, 2008 Posts: 3446 Location: Copperas Cove, TX
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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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I've been driving it everywhere..despite what my parents say about gas, I'll just go for cruises..I love taking the bug out and about, tomorrow I'm making a 60 mile round trip to the airport that I fly out of, its going to be a really nice cruise..but the bug is running beautifully and I couldn't ask for more!..But, today I learned that the original intakes were painted Ford Grey..So when I take it apart for painting and interior, I'll remove the intake manifold and paint it..I'm also hoping to get my hands on a stock fuel pump as well as 034 Distributor to match the 34 PICT-3 Carb ...Only a matter of time now! _________________ PNW Dub Folk & Kitsap dub Folk (KdF)
Austin Aircoolers VW Gang
2020 Ford F-150
1973 Standard Beetle
1969 Cessna 172K Airplane
1959 Karmann Ghia
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PatterBon Samba Engine Connoisseur
Joined: September 27, 2008 Posts: 3446 Location: Copperas Cove, TX
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Put 100 miles on the bug today, and went from just a hair above the 1/4 tank to just under the first line in the 'R' area..so that's ~1.5 gallons? I cant be getting that good MPG _________________ PNW Dub Folk & Kitsap dub Folk (KdF)
Austin Aircoolers VW Gang
2020 Ford F-150
1973 Standard Beetle
1969 Cessna 172K Airplane
1959 Karmann Ghia
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mnussbau Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2006 Posts: 4589 Location: Central Maryland
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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:25 am Post subject: |
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Don't put that much faith in the accuracy of your gas gauge! Fill the tank, record the miles, go at least 200 miles, then fill it again. Do the math and you'll get a pretty accurate reading. _________________ Mike
Sold my sedan
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PatterBon Samba Engine Connoisseur
Joined: September 27, 2008 Posts: 3446 Location: Copperas Cove, TX
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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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I filled up at lunch today, I'll keep a log of mile-gallons ...Now its time to start planning cosmetic work... _________________ PNW Dub Folk & Kitsap dub Folk (KdF)
Austin Aircoolers VW Gang
2020 Ford F-150
1973 Standard Beetle
1969 Cessna 172K Airplane
1959 Karmann Ghia
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Fattie I'd roll it
Joined: November 27, 2005 Posts: 5582 Location: louisiana
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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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cough...drop spindles... cough _________________ Donate and help me get another aircooled dub to share with you guys www.paypal.me/WhosCare |
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PatterBon Samba Engine Connoisseur
Joined: September 27, 2008 Posts: 3446 Location: Copperas Cove, TX
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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..The guy who's going to be helping me out with paint said that if he got ahold of my chassis, that he's slam it to the ground and narrow the beam so far in ..I'm just stickin' with stock! _________________ PNW Dub Folk & Kitsap dub Folk (KdF)
Austin Aircoolers VW Gang
2020 Ford F-150
1973 Standard Beetle
1969 Cessna 172K Airplane
1959 Karmann Ghia
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mnussbau Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2006 Posts: 4589 Location: Central Maryland
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PatterBon Samba Engine Connoisseur
Joined: September 27, 2008 Posts: 3446 Location: Copperas Cove, TX
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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I gotta say though..drop spindles on Fatties car are slick as hell and I'll roll that bug in a heart beat..But Slow and Stock..that's the only way I'll roll my car _________________ PNW Dub Folk & Kitsap dub Folk (KdF)
Austin Aircoolers VW Gang
2020 Ford F-150
1973 Standard Beetle
1969 Cessna 172K Airplane
1959 Karmann Ghia
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Fattie I'd roll it
Joined: November 27, 2005 Posts: 5582 Location: louisiana
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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drop spindles alone =
...stock ride quality.."cooler" looks...better handling.... can't go wrong
no cutting/welding involved... bolt on coolness
Do It
...and thanks for the compliment _________________ Donate and help me get another aircooled dub to share with you guys www.paypal.me/WhosCare |
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PatterBon Samba Engine Connoisseur
Joined: September 27, 2008 Posts: 3446 Location: Copperas Cove, TX
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Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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Brakes = 98% dead I wont be driving for the next week becasue the brakes failed again..New master and Rubber line time..Fuck _________________ PNW Dub Folk & Kitsap dub Folk (KdF)
Austin Aircoolers VW Gang
2020 Ford F-150
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Detroit73super Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2009 Posts: 611 Location: Detroit
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Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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did you ever post a pic of the Cessna or did I miss it ?? |
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69bugboy76 Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2006 Posts: 378 Location: bugless, SL, Ut
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Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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PatterBon wrote: |
Brakes = 98% dead I wont be driving for the next week becasue the brakes failed again..New master and Rubber line time..Fuck |
MUTHAF@CKER!!! jeez, that car's gotta be pissing you off right about now! you have more patience than I do! I woulda sold the damn thing. but I know you're determined to not let it kick your ass, and you'll get it done. I have faith. _________________ " Sir, do you think we're being too literal?
No, you idiot, he said comb the desert, we're combing the desert!" |
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PatterBon Samba Engine Connoisseur
Joined: September 27, 2008 Posts: 3446 Location: Copperas Cove, TX
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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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N79890 The Irish Rover, a 1969 Cessna 172K Been in the family since 1970
Here's me getting ready to taxi for my first time alone on my solo day, April 18, 2009, that had to have been the most amazing day of my life.
Yeah I'm more ashamed about the bug, I hate that I haven't been able to get important things like this right, the car runs like a charm but can't stop almost at all..and it's a drag, I thought that I had everything solved and ready to move onto cosmetics..again I spoke to early. ..But I will win the battle with the bugger eventually. _________________ PNW Dub Folk & Kitsap dub Folk (KdF)
Austin Aircoolers VW Gang
2020 Ford F-150
1973 Standard Beetle
1969 Cessna 172K Airplane
1959 Karmann Ghia
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69bugboy76 Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2006 Posts: 378 Location: bugless, SL, Ut
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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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I know you'll get it. _________________ " Sir, do you think we're being too literal?
No, you idiot, he said comb the desert, we're combing the desert!" |
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PatterBon Samba Engine Connoisseur
Joined: September 27, 2008 Posts: 3446 Location: Copperas Cove, TX
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys..I'm hoping either tomorrow or Tuesday I'll be able to go in and replace the master...and if I can go a full month with out any hic-ups
then I can start looking into costmetics! _________________ PNW Dub Folk & Kitsap dub Folk (KdF)
Austin Aircoolers VW Gang
2020 Ford F-150
1973 Standard Beetle
1969 Cessna 172K Airplane
1959 Karmann Ghia
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