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karghia74 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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Basketcase wrote: |
looks like a good project. hope to see you out and about sometime. been a while since there was another Ghia siting around here. |
I hope so, you are right though I haven’t seen oneh around for a long time now. Hopefully another four or five weeks and I will get it roadworthy.
Meanwhile moved to the back axle as I am waiting for the right tie rod to arrive. I gave up on reasoning with the rear wheel bearings since my first Ghia now I use two bolts weld them to the bearing and when the first one is done I weld the bearing that came out to the other side and the job is done in 30 min.
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karghia74 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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With the front steering and brakes done I decided to drop the engine to replace the seals, check the clutch etc. and it sure was a slight mess there along with someone making a mess out of the gland nut
release ring was lose and you could see where it rubbed with the drive shaft
T/O Bearing will need to be replaced as well so I am just going all new with a new 180mm pressure plate, clutch, bearing and a gland nut.
Meanwhile and since I work alone I made this when time comes after I replace the brake lines and hoses. Can't wait to try it.
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c21darrel Samba Member
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karghia74 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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c21darrel wrote: |
Good luck with the nice little bleeder!
Are you staying 6 volt? |
I am keeping the flywheel or you referring in general or because of the starter ?
PO already switched it to 12v "mostly" , I replaced the starter with a new Bosch SR15N, you think I will have an issue between the flywheel and starter?
The bleeder is keeping pressure so that is promising lol. _________________ 69 Ghia Autostick (Also Gone)
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karghia74 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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c21darrel wrote: |
Isnt the sr15 12V starter made for a 200mm flywheel? Yeah, thats why I asked. |
Well I have a problem then, it is the new self supporting starter. If I switch to 12v I will have to grind the bell housing or is there a 12v flywheel out there that is made for the conversion. _________________ 69 Ghia Autostick (Also Gone)
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c21darrel Samba Member
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karghia74 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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c21darrel wrote: |
If you use a 200mm flywheel it will probably require some grinding. Ive done it, 10-15 minutes added to engine install time. We pushed the motor into the trans and got it to leave witness marks. Grind and try again, grind and repeat. Good starter, thats what I use (its not fancy looking like yours) . Back in the 80's I had a 66 I swapped to 12 volt. I ran 12 volts thru my 6V starter. Quick starts, fast spinning, I think it lasted 2 or 3 years before it burned out. Is there a 12V solenoid that mounts on a 6V starter? I think you have several options. |
Thanks for the good catch, I will switch to 12V flywheel. Only makes sense since I am replacing everything else anyway. I just took the old flywheel off. _________________ 69 Ghia Autostick (Also Gone)
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karghia74 Samba Member
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TDCTDI Samba Advocatus Diaboli
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:02 am Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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If you don't plan on going with a big engine or pounding that beast off-road, I'd suggest losing that solid engine mount & strap kit, they're noisy as hell. _________________ Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.
GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.
Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it. |
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karghia74 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:23 am Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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TDCTDI wrote: |
If you don't plan on going with a big engine or pounding that beast off-road, I'd suggest losing that solid engine mount & strap kit, they're noisy as hell. |
Thanks for the tip, I have a set of front and back mounts I will be installing.
Since the spring plates and drums are off anyway I am going to drop the transmission to refit the 12v flywheel instead grinding and mounting the engine multiple times, I will have better access to clean the transmission while I am at it. Just sounds easier that way. _________________ 69 Ghia Autostick (Also Gone)
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karghia74 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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12V flywheel made it and I had it installed along with the new Sachs pressure plate and clutch, clearancing the bell housing for the flywheel wasn't half bad since both transmission and engine were out of the car.
Cleaned and painted the transmission while I am at it with everything going back in the car after I replace the brakes lines. Getting there.
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CiderGuy Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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Terrific job on the transmission, what kind of paint did you use ? |
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c21darrel Samba Member
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CiderGuy Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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c21darrel wrote: |
^^^Black. |
I got new lens for my eyes, but damn it I still can't see
Thanks ... |
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karghia74 Samba Member
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Peter D. Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:01 am Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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looking good! _________________ 2019 Golf Alltrack, '65 Ghia Coupe Restoration in Progress |
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karghia74 Samba Member
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karghia74 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Rescue |
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quick follow up, as planned car is back together "mostly " suspension and brakes completely redone.
Engine running strong, I have a peculiar thing going with the tires that I will post about in the tires thread. once this is figured out I will take it for a VIN inspection and tags.
few pictures
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