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FranciscoVW Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:48 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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nice _________________ '61 Ragtop
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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flyboy161 wrote: |
Germany! Awesome, make sure you try jaeger schnitzel. It is the bomb!
Looks like you've got a little work ahead of you on your 64. |
so much work.. _________________
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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I was poking around trying to figure out how to measure crank end play but I can’t figure out how to do so. My magnetic dial indicator base doesn’t seem to have enough of a reach to sit on the flywheel and index against the case.
I remove the crank pulley because the gland nut will require a torque meister
I’m going to scrub the case clean this week so I can find oil drips while it sits. I took a few photos and it seems like someone split the case at one point incorrectly. The engine is dirty, years of oil leaks and not being taken care of. And I feel like every piece of tin is garbage. Most are dented and torn in places. Hurray.....
Tips on how to check end play? I’ll dig through the “keep your bug alive” book for the shade tree way to do it in the mean time.
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:29 am Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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Hmmmm
I can probably 3D print something _________________
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Sharp64 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:02 am Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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Did you call Jr to see if he had them in stock? Basically all you need is some way of trying to move the crank forward and back. If its really bad, you can check it by whacking the pulley side, measuring the distance between the flywheel and engine case. Then whack the flywheel and measure again in the same spot. _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:40 am Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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I haven’t. It’s on amazon for $15 shipped. I’ll order one and wait for it. I’m still poking around the rest of the. Are _________________
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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Highest my beam has ever been if you can tell by the wear on the bolt. Need to raise this up and the rear end as well at some point. _________________
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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gas tank removed and dropped off the bad gas at the local county hazmat drop off
rust
OG crayon marking?
one spot I forgot to get a photo of has rust holes but the underside is solid
underside is solid for the most part. "surface rust"
bulkhead will need some loving
I just paid for a front nose clip, I didn't get the bulkhead portion... just like half of the gas tank and forward to fix my rotted out nose. _________________
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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When did these engines get thermostats? I’ve only read about them and not sure which engines should have them. I don’t see provisions for it on my engine. _________________
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 6:33 am Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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Yup...lots of rust. Makes me regret buying this car but I have lots of time to learn and repair. Which is why I like threads like yours and others that show how they fix their rust or do metal working. If I can get an idea how to do it then I can probably figure it out. _________________
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2018 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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Man, I’ve had the beetle almost 3 years. No real progress has been made and I’m always on the fence about selling it.
I’m meeting up with a friend of a friend that has a VW shop and does ACVW stuff on the weekends for fun. Local too so I can hopefully get an idea on the cost to fix all of the rust. If it costs less or the same cost of getting a mig welder the. I’ll have them do it.
But I kind of want to redo the heater channels and pans. What the last owner put in are crap _________________
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:52 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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I’m back at it! I sold off my roof rack I never liked and bought gaskets and seals and stuff for the engine from WW. Also selling my chrome alternator so I can get a proper generator again. I’d like engine to look somewhat normal.
I have a new set of push rod tubes on the order because I think one is leaking.
Might also need to get a rear main seal if it isn’t hard to replace. I can already tell I’ll have to invest in a torque meister to get the crank bolt off.
screw snapped off in the head. I hope I can reuse some of the engine tins. Some look beat to hell
Inside of the valve cover looks clean. I don’t believe I need to do a full rebuild of the engine. It ran without any issues. The cooling fins are stuffed full of crud and a few are broken though. _________________
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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forgot to add. The flywheel teeth look a bit chewed up. Opinions?
(Not sure if you can see in the photo) _________________
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67rustavenger Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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If it starts fine. Leave the flywheel alone. Some engines have bigger problems that need attention.
If the flywheel bothers you look for a good used one.
It appears that you do in-fact need a new flywheel seal. That crud on the right side of the engine indicates so.
Leaking PR tubes will add to the crud issue too. So it's a good idea to change them now.
On the upside. Having to add oil constantly to your engine has kept the inside rather clean.
Don't give up Don. These are fun cars to drive and you can't beat the smiles to the miles that they generate!
Good Luck. _________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
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57BLITZ Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2012 Posts: 2385 Location: DEEK - U.S.A.
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:15 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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You'll be able to buy a pretty darn nice MIG set-up for less than you'll have to pay a shop for rust repair!
Resale on a quality MIG is high (look at C-list!) . . . buy a new unit and sell it when yer finished with it! _________________ Jesucristo es mi Señor y Salvador! |
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:56 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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I’ve considered a Hobart MVP mig welder. I just haven’t gotten to commit yet. I have a small sub panel so I’d need to upgrade that to handle the 240v. Which is a two for one because I also have an electric car _________________
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TheDon Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: TheDon's first VW: '64 low n slow |
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67rustavenger wrote: |
If it starts fine. Leave the flywheel alone. Some engines have bigger problems that need attention.
If the flywheel bothers you look for a good used one.
It appears that you do in-fact need a new flywheel seal. That crud on the right side of the engine indicates so.
Leaking PR tubes will add to the crud issue too. So it's a good idea to change them now.
On the upside. Having to add oil constantly to your engine has kept the inside rather clean.
Don't give up Don. These are fun cars to drive and you can't beat the smiles to the miles that they generate!
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I’ll probably just do the push rod tubes and not bother with the crank seal unless I know someone with a torque meister that will let me
Borrow it. _________________
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