full line on the beast

SirCyber · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:11 pm Post subject: full line on the beast

Ok, so here is where I think I'm going to maintain a lengthy thread. I'm going to start my tale with a discription of what I have. I have a '75 super beetle, mods I know of include dual webber carbs, dual exaust, lowered suspension, pop-out rear side windows, custom paint both exterior and motor, upgraded coil, custom *partially finished* interior, both metal and cloth work. that's the good, what I apparently saw that lead me to not look closer.
The Ugly: drivers floor pan rusted through under rear bench, shabby patch job under battery well passenger side, all electrical work needs done (i.e. cables from fuse box to engine needs connected, all ignition components need done, all lights need connected *but were included*) clutch is flat to floorboard, hoping it's disconnected, but don't know how to tell, have a 12V converter, don't know where to connect, NO interior guages, all springs need replaced (has included in boxes 4 new gas shocks) ventilation system is in serious trouble *someone took a hacksaw to the passenger side line that goes to the main interior line*, car included 2 Sparco racing seats, but they do not match the stock bug seat rails.
what I know to fix is extremely limited. the ignition I am going to have a switch for the ignition with a push button start and a hidden kill switch for the ignition. the 12V converter I just need to find out where in the electrical scheme it goes. I have no idea where to find out if the clutch cable is disconnected or if it's broke, nor how to fix it if it's broken. As far as the seats go, a friend suggested that I fashion a rail that fits in the stock rails that has a bolt setup for the sparco racing seats. This is the short list that I can think o

vw_hank · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:35 pm Post subject:

Is there A question in there some place

sounds like you have some work to do!! this place is grate! if you need some help just ask some one well know how to fix it,, prioritize!! do one thing at A time Do A search, if you don't find the info you need post your question (post one question if you want A ancer)..
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1302s sunroof..
1600cc motor. Glenn ring 010. full toplineparts.com suspension. factory front disk brakes. Tram type-3 rear brakes. Hurst shifter. empi-8's. low-back's. tons of mods!

SirCyber · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:07 pm Post subject:

Here's my first pictures of it prior to arriving in my garage, will post more later!

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

banditwolf · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:22 pm Post subject:

I have never seen a spiderman engine before. That is great, made me laugh. Very Happy

Good luck on your project. Also you are missing some engine tins underneath.
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SirCyber · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:14 pm Post subject:

hmm... my previous bug didn't have the bottom tin either so I didn't think about it, thanks! also, got the rear driver tire off, my clutch cable is merely disconnected. gotta get a locking wing nut for it so I can reconnect. anyone have advice for reconnecting it?

SirCyber · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:09 pm Post subject:

anyone know the wing nut size for the throttle cable? also, have an interesting problem. the throttle cable seems to be for a single carburator, but mine is a dual. the throttle will not reach the link between the two carbs, nor do I know if I need additional parts *something to fit the connection to*. One more question... I think my engine is not the original, how can I find out if it's an aftermarket engine? thanks for the help guys

Joel · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:15 am Post subject:

Its a special tapered wing nut to sit in the arm you'll need a proper VW one.

Looks like a good starting point, its a 71 super btw, not a 75.
alot of parts are different.
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Quick little bug, you got a Porsche motor in that?
1974 Germanlook 1303 2.5 Suba-Beetle

vw_hank · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:20 am Post subject:

vw_hank · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:22 am Post subject:

SirCyber, I love the motor Very Happy

hope you intend to leave it the way it is? to you have any better pics of the motor? maybe we can help you figure out the linkage for the carbs!
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1302s sunroof..
1600cc motor. Glenn ring 010. full toplineparts.com suspension. factory front disk brakes. Tram type-3 rear brakes. Hurst shifter. empi-8's. low-back's. tons of mods!

mrbigmax · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:16 am Post subject:

You could go a couple ways with your throttle cable:
An extender might work-
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D2569
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13%2D16%2D2087
Or you can custom fit it if needed-
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D2753
Your fix could be just as easy as a piece of the linkage on backwards. Look for the obvious first.

vw_hank · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:34 am Post subject:

SirCyber · Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:36 am Post subject:

general pic of the engine

the dual carb link

closer

little eye candy

and a different question. the car included sparco racing seats, but I don't know how to get them to mate to the stock rails

and a quick question about the shift linkage... anyone know much about this part here? I'm pointing to it, and where it goes. it appears to need some insert or something which I don't have

SirCyber · Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:56 am Post subject:

http://www.jbugs.com/product/131721349.html?Catego...s-clutches
so the clutch adjustment wing nut really needs to be a legit one? such as this>?

vw_hank · Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:45 pm Post subject:

vw_hank · Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:50 pm Post subject:

and just A side note,, clean off that motor before you start working on it! and well your shopping you need A rear motor tin, and some heater hose before you start driving it around..
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1302s sunroof..
1600cc motor. Glenn ring 010. full toplineparts.com suspension. factory front disk brakes. Tram type-3 rear brakes. Hurst shifter. empi-8's. low-back's. tons of mods!

SirCyber · Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:03 pm Post subject:

well looks like I'm at a standstill until I can afford a new wiring harness. I currently don't have an ignition switch, and well, I wanted to try to start the bug today. so connected a battery and connected what I could tell of the wires, and only got the wires REALLY hot when I connected a screwdriver between the negative and positive side of the starter solonoid. I may not have wired it correctly, but regardless, I need a new wiring harness anyways. so now gotta wait for the funds for that. any advice before I do this would be helpful, but I'm fairly certain that's what's needed right now

vw_hank · Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:14 pm Post subject:

http://vintagebus.com/wiring/

Go there and look over the wiring diagrams!! your cars A 1971 1302 Wink

might be some help!!
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1302s sunroof..
1600cc motor. Glenn ring 010. full toplineparts.com suspension. factory front disk brakes. Tram type-3 rear brakes. Hurst shifter. empi-8's. low-back's. tons of mods!

Joel · Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:36 pm Post subject:

mrbigmax · Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:14 am Post subject:

In your 2nd photo of the engine, I see the tube in the fan shroud for the throttle cable but no cable. Get a throttle cable and like others have suggested, the barrel nut and you should have it hooked up in no time. The cable feeds through the back of the fan shroud and comes out here at the yellow arrow.

vw_hank · Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:23 am Post subject:


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