Mike's 72 Super Semi-Resto Thread

[mikewilkinson007]

The noise was a combination of a couple loose valves and not having the the rear apron tin installed. And probably my paranoia that I get every time I do major work.

I took a stethoscope to the motor while it was running and it sounds good. Those things are amazing....I could hear fuel pumping thru the fuel pump.

Next: Adjust the clutch...no play. New battery....this one is boiling. The volts checked out fine coming from the generator. It's an old battery so might as well replace it before it blows up on me. Also should finish the carpet install.

Time is getting harder to come by these days!
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72 Super - Marina Blue
1641 AH Dual Port
Dual Weber ICT 34's
Bosch 034

Long Gone: 70 Vert, 66, 68, 73SB, 70, 72, 61 Rag and a 64 with a cinder block in the spare tire well.

[mikewilkinson007]

A little free time today so I installed the new carpet.

TMI charcoal. Fit was fair but after a little trimming it looks fine.

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72 Super - Marina Blue
1641 AH Dual Port
Dual Weber ICT 34's
Bosch 034

Long Gone: 70 Vert, 66, 68, 73SB, 70, 72, 61 Rag and a 64 with a cinder block in the spare tire well.

[Tim Donahoe]

Where did you have to trim? I’m thinking of going TMI for a new carpet and a heads up would be nice .

Tim
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Let's do the Time Warp again!

Richard O'Brien

[mikewilkinson007]

Mostly around seat frame. Not a problem Tim
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72 Super - Marina Blue
1641 AH Dual Port
Dual Weber ICT 34's
Bosch 034

Long Gone: 70 Vert, 66, 68, 73SB, 70, 72, 61 Rag and a 64 with a cinder block in the spare tire well.

[mikewilkinson007]

Not complaining but I switched from the H case (single relief) to an AH dual relief case and my bug runs markedly different.

I'm guessing the cam is either different or in better shape? I reused my heads and carb setup etc. So it is essentially the same motor outside the "small block".

Before the switch, the motor felt strained and didn't like running over 3500 rpm.

Now it wants to rev to 4500 and sounds really happy at 70 MPH where before it liked about 55 MPH!

So I'm guessing a combination of things. The old case was probably at the end of it's life and ready for a rebuild. But the performance gains by switching to the dual relief case are wonderful.

Issue: I was not able to use my old breather tube that went under the motor so now I have a generator stand and breather cap that is open. Getting some oil out of that so I'll need to address it. I may just run a tube up high and see if that solves the problem.
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72 Super - Marina Blue
1641 AH Dual Port
Dual Weber ICT 34's
Bosch 034

Long Gone: 70 Vert, 66, 68, 73SB, 70, 72, 61 Rag and a 64 with a cinder block in the spare tire well.

[Buggeee]

Hey thats good news Mike, congrats on the new motor!
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[VW_Jimbo]

That "tube" is the PCV or Positive Crankcase Ventalation system. It allows the crankcase air to maintain an equilibrium with the running engine. As gases are being pulled into the engine and pushed out, the little bit of mixed air that circumvents through the rings, into the crankcase, get sucked into the intake stream and are then burned up in combustion. It is a good system when in place and reduces volital organic compounds from entering the air we breathe.

Sometimes, excessive blow by at the piston rings, shows up as excessive oil coming out of the PCV (breather) hose. A compression check would prove or disprove poor sealing rings.
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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[mikewilkinson007]

[mikewilkinson007]

[mikewilkinson007]

Bit of a milestone today!

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72 Super - Marina Blue
1641 AH Dual Port
Dual Weber ICT 34's
Bosch 034

Long Gone: 70 Vert, 66, 68, 73SB, 70, 72, 61 Rag and a 64 with a cinder block in the spare tire well.

[mikewilkinson007]

Just checking in. No updates because I’m just blissfully driving her daily. Didn’t want you guys to think I fell off this flat earth 🌏 (yes, I’m kidding)

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72 Super - Marina Blue
1641 AH Dual Port
Dual Weber ICT 34's
Bosch 034

Long Gone: 70 Vert, 66, 68, 73SB, 70, 72, 61 Rag and a 64 with a cinder block in the spare tire well.

[Rome]

Big accomplishment to achieve daily driver status! Get in, start her up, and drive off with reasonable confidence in the reliability. Good work.

[Beetlebaum]

Good stuff!
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[mikewilkinson007]

Time for winter rebuild. Had the case checked and it measured out perfect as a first cut case.

Ordered:

All bearings.
Dual Port Heads
Dual Port Manifold for the ICT’s.
Studs, gaskets etc
Chromoly Pushrod’s
87mm P&C
Exhaust
Rear Tin.
All kinds of bolts, nuts, gaskets, main seal, Heater hoses, clamps...on and on.
Generator Stand.

Case is cleaned and ready. Maybe I’ll do photo updates of the build so you guys can keep me in line. The problem I’m having now is my phone takes pics with too many pixels or something, so they won’t load. I’ll figure it out.
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72 Super - Marina Blue
1641 AH Dual Port
Dual Weber ICT 34's
Bosch 034

Long Gone: 70 Vert, 66, 68, 73SB, 70, 72, 61 Rag and a 64 with a cinder block in the spare tire well.

[Dark Earth]

[mikewilkinson007]

1641 Long Block....went pretty smooth.

On to the top!
M

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72 Super - Marina Blue
1641 AH Dual Port
Dual Weber ICT 34's
Bosch 034

Long Gone: 70 Vert, 66, 68, 73SB, 70, 72, 61 Rag and a 64 with a cinder block in the spare tire well.

[Rome]

Is this the same case you installed in March? Sounds like it is a solid foundation for a rebuild. What company's heads did you buy? Were the old heads still usable? Reusing the original stock cam?

[docdanracy]

Great work on your Bug!
Considering doing dual 34s on my 1679 SP.
How do you like the carbs and comparison to you single carb
On this motor

For this car

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Doc
1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos

[mikewilkinson007]

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