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mr.okrasa
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:56 am    Post subject: Okrasa linkage Reply with quote

Hello,

i`m building up a 1300 ccm Okrasa engine (in parts) and at the moment i`ve following question:

The linkage "triangle sheet metal", don`t know the exact name Smile
is it welded to the fan housing?
(I think there`s no other possibility (screw) because of the oil cooler)

How was it fitted by Okrasa? autogen with gas? or was it soldered?

And how to manage the right position? Is there a plan/picture?

Thanks a lot!
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would also like to know !!! ( If we're talking about the same piece ) Picture of repro: Anyone have a picture of a OG one?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't have a photo, but this may help.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're Mr. Okrasa shouldn't you know? Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 3:20 am    Post subject: Wow! Reply with quote

Hello joe h.,

thank you very much, a fantastic document with very useful help.

Do you have the full bullett?

I think many users here would happy to read the full mounting instructions.
Do you have also the patterns how to cut the cylinder head tin?

Wouldn`t it be a nice idea to install here at thesamba.com a folder to collect all okrasa informations and advertisements?

@mk-zero: you`re right, but nobody knows all...., i took this name, because i`m happy to get such a rare part of vintage tuning.

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Alex
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:52 am    Post subject: Re: Wow! Reply with quote

mr.okrasa wrote:

@mk-zero: you`re right, but nobody knows all...., i took this name, because i`m happy to get such a rare part of vintage tuning.

Thanks,
Alex


I'm not sure it was a wise choice of name. Mr Okrasa is a widely known and respected name in these parts and there are people who might mis-understand your reasons for choosing it.

Just friendly advice which you can take or ignore Confused
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 12:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry, I don't have any diagrams, or patterns.
I do have the installation instructions, and operating and maintenance manual.
I could send this to Everett if he would like.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello Joe,

yes, would be nice and helpful to send the installation instructions to Everett.

@John: I know who you mean, i don`t know whats his name here, but "mr.okrasa" was free. It`s a nick name, not more.

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:13 pm    Post subject: Okrasa Reply with quote

I know where there is a complete Okrasa engine from a 57 Bug. When I say complete, I mean every thing from top to bottom, including all tin. Maybe I can help but I have to make a phone call first.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

joe h. wrote:
I don't have a photo, but this may help.

Thanks for the write up ! I thought welding up was uh tackey but spot welds would look OK. I too was confused about the name Shocked .. but Joe Ruiz is using his own name . As to the answer to my question about what a OG unmounted one looks like
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Actually, Lloyd, that photo may be on "Mr. Okrasa"'s website, or something, but he did NOT take it.
Know how I know? Cool
I think that might have come from the article I did right before I left HotVWs, to come to your neck of the woods.
Joe is THE MAN when it coes to those engines.
Wait until you have had the privelege of tearing down the 57 freeway with him, at over 80mph, during Friday afternoon rush hour traffic, in that (I forget the actual name) slide back roof car with one of his Okrasa engines in it....
Sorry I missed the Samoa Cookhouse feed today, I had every intention...
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello again,

i found this picture in the net, the guy screwed the "throttle bell crank" to the fan housing:

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Perhaps he mounts an oil cooler outside the fan housing?

At the moment i prefer spot welding as described from the okrasa instruction.

What do you mean?

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

joe h. wrote:
I don't have a photo, but this may help.

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I am wondering if anyone can help me with a copy of the Okrasa instructions. Also if anyone has any recommendations on some helpful books that would be great. I am trying to learn as much as I can to help with the rebuild of mine.

Any help would be appreciated.

Rob
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Freeform Metal wrote:
joe h. wrote:
I don't have a photo, but this may help.

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I am wondering if anyone can help me with a copy of the Okrasa instructions. Also if anyone has any recommendations on some helpful books that would be great. I am trying to learn as much as I can to help with the rebuild of mine.

Any help would be appreciated.

Rob


Funny, I am looking for the same info. i even PM'd Joe H hoping he is still around and willing to post more pages of that manual.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If anyone can get a hold of a copy or any manuals or instruction sheets, please send them to me to add to the site. Copies are fine, I can scan them.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

maybe not for your problem but in case you need some genuine öttinger drawing...


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PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

joe h. wrote:
I don't have a photo, but this may help.

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where can i find a repro unit (triangle thing) ??? thanks
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Downtown Brown wrote:
I would also like to know !!! ( If we're talking about the same piece ) Picture of repro: Anyone have a picture of a OG one?
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i mean this one...sorry Confused
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:11 pm    Post subject: Imposter EXPOSED! / Confusion no more! Reply with quote

Downtown Brown wrote:
joe h. wrote:
I don't have a photo, but this may help.

Thanks for the write up ! I thought welding up was uh tackey but spot welds would look OK. I too was confused about the name Shocked .. but Joe Ruiz is using his own name .

To clear things up: I had Everett remove the other mr. okrasa dude that was impersonating me and I changed my user name to Mr. Okrasa insted of Joe Ruiz. Sheesh! What nerve to use my name after establishing my name and world wide reputation over a 35 year span. I also own the OKRASA logo and name as well as Okrasa.com & Okrasa.net Hope this clears up any confusion. Cheers! The real Mr. Okrasa Wink


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Imposter EXPOSED! / Confusion no more! Reply with quote

Mr. Okrasa wrote:
Downtown Brown wrote:
joe h. wrote:
I don't have a photo, but this may help.

Thanks for the write up ! I thought welding up was uh tackey but spot welds would look OK. I too was confused about the name Shocked .. but Joe Ruiz is using his own name .

To clear things up: I had Everett remove the other mr. okrasa dude that was impersonating me and I changed my user name to Mr. Okrasa insted of Joe Ruiz. Sheesh! What nerve to use my name after establishing my name and world wide reputation over a 35 year span. I also own the OKRASA logo and name as well as Okrasa.com & Okrasa.net Hope this clears up any confusion. Cheers! The real Mr. Okrasa Wink


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All that and you still dont know how to quote in the forums... Smile
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