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Fish
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 Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 3:12 pm Post subject: Re: '55 Baja Barndoor Single Cab |
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I've loved that truck ever sense I first saw it getting air in that "How to Off Rode your VW" book. It was my inspiration back in the 70's.
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j.pickens
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Location: Exit 7, New Jersey
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| Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: '55 Baja Barndoor Single Cab |
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Good news!
Pulled the engine, and while there is ample evidence of oil leaking, The clutch, flywheel, and interior transmission bell are dry as a bone!
Gonna mount it up on an engine stand and fire her up, looking for leaks.
I'm thinking it's just excessive case pressure. It only has a small mushroom air outlet at the oil fill neck.
I know that on anything bigger than a 40 horse, and even on most of those, VW routed a pressure line back to the interior, vacuum-side air cleaner to suck the excess crank gases back into the intake.
How do you big engine folks recommend lowering crankcase pressure in a 1914 with dual carbs? Ported inlet manifolds feeding a breather box, then connected to the case with a line from the oil fill?
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 7:00 am Post subject: Re: '55 Baja Barndoor Single Cab |
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Easy does it on your back, I've lost many years with my bad back now I just try to take it easy. I love this photo! Curious why you don't buy a Gene Berg engine, I don't need one but I'll buy theirs if I ever do.
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| Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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j.pickens
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| Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: '55 Baja Barndoor Single Cab |
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Got the oil leaks sorted.
Hoping to roll this beast all summer.
New MT's installed. Check out the triple shocks.
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aa390392
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:29 am Post subject: Re: '55 Baja Barndoor Single Cab |
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Wow! Saw this bus run Parker 500 race back in the 70’s, friend of mine wanted to make it “center steer”…
Opps don’t mind me, jus a flash back.
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j.pickens
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: '55 Baja Barndoor Single Cab |
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Wow! Saw this bus run Parker 500 race back in the 70’s, friend of mine wanted to make it “center steer”…
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Anything you remember from the race would be appreciated!
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