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pupjoint
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 Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:28 pm Post subject: F block, install case savers, 8mm studs |
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Hi guys,
I have a 67 with the original engine that i would like to rebuild. i would like to keep the original block for this "original" restoration.
the motor is tired and it has some end float, hence the rebuild decision.
i would like to install 8mm studs and case savers when the case is apart.
I have managed to purchase NOS 8mm VW studs and NOS VW 8mm case savers.
has anyone done this before, especially maching the case to install the #3 case saver. I have not spoken to the machine shops yet. does it need to be deep studed inside the case, just like the later engines? |
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66brm
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Once, a long time ago, we ended up welding an "extension" onto the tap to be able to do the deep stud on 3, but that was on a case that already had the deep 3 recess, does your F block have that?
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pupjoint
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Once, a long time ago, we ended up welding an "extension" onto the tap to be able to do the deep stud on 3, but that was on a case that already had the deep 3 recess, does your F block have that? |
no it does not have that recess, unfortunately; personally, i prefer to do it like how the germans do it.
would be "ok" if i just install the case saver like the rest of the studs?
thanks for the response. |
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66brm
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Since you are sticking with a stock rebuild I would have no hesitation in doing just that
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modok
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:19 am Post subject: |
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it can be done
The hardest part IMO is installing that deep case saver, I used a 2" length of 3/8 tubing tightened onto the insert with a bolt |
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66brm
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| modok wrote: |
it can be done
The hardest part IMO is installing that deep case saver, I used a 2" length of 3/8 tubing tightened onto the insert with a bolt |
Nah thats the easy bit, just copper antiseize a stud, screw it into the insert, loctite the outside of the insert and install it, come back 12-24hrs later and undo the stud with your fingers 
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pupjoint
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| thanks for all the help guys. |
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