Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread

[Tim Donahoe]

I bought a Bosch autostick starter a couple years ago. It was like the new one pictured. It was about $150.00 at Napa.

It's been worth it.

Tim
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Let's do the Time Warp again!

Richard O'Brien

[Mr.Duncan]

[sb001]

[Mr.Duncan]

[Zundfolge1432]

Thanks, would you believe I've got about 4 original autostik starters on the shelf. That's like a lifetime supply for me.

[Mr.Duncan]

[joey1320]

www.rockauto.com

ACDELCO 3361280 {#19135134}
Automatic trans.; Direct Drive; Unit Mfr: Bosch; kW Rating 0.8; Direct Drive

$58.99 plus shipping.
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**1971 Super Project
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[Mr.Duncan]

[joey1320]

[TX-73]

LOL I remember you were really surprised when you heard your new engine crank up in my bug
It still starts up like that, even after sitting for a couple weeks. I really like that starter.
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[mikewilkinson007]

Kinda quiet.....what's the latest, if I may ask?
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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]

I PMed Thomas a few weeks ago and never received a reply. Maybe he's on a long vacation.

Tim
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Richard O'Brien

[sb001]

[Mr.Duncan]

Sorry everyone, I've been away for a while dealing with a few personal issues.

I was in a bit of a fender bender & Curb and had to step away to repair my car back in early February.

2 Bent rims.
Control arm bent.
Sub frame & radiator mount was smashed in.
Front impact bumper beam was pushed into the A/C condenser.
Both seat belts blew the explosive charge in them.

But its all back together, everyone is safe!

Back to regular Beetle work and more updates.

Sorry for all the delays!

Mostly done:

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1971 Green Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Ghia (sold)
1971 Blue Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Java Green Std Beetle (sold)
1971 Red Squareback (sold)
1966 Red Beetle

[sb001]

That looks like a bit more than a fender bender! Glad everyone is OK

Great job on the repair! Looks excellent! Are you a full fledged body guy now?
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I'm the humblest guy on this board.

1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
Solex 30 PICT 3 carburetor
Bosch 113905205AE autostick distributor

[heimlich]

Nice thread.

[mikewilkinson007]

Glad you're okay!
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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.

[Mr.Duncan]

Been busy, sorry about the lack of updates.

Pulled the OG motor from the beetle, the new motor is almost ready to install.

This motor has not been apart since it left the factory in 1971.

Even has the dowel pins for the intake manifold end castings.

And what is left of the valve stem seals. You can see the black ring floating on the valve stem.

This engine has had non-detergent oil throughout its life, thus the carbon build up on metal parts.

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Red 1971 Squareback Thread
Red 1966 Beetle Thread
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1971 Green Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Ghia (sold)
1971 Blue Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Java Green Std Beetle (sold)
1971 Red Squareback (sold)
1966 Red Beetle

[sb001]

Awesome, good to see you back at it!
Hope everything turned out OK with your other vehicle as well.
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I'm the humblest guy on this board.

1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
Solex 30 PICT 3 carburetor
Bosch 113905205AE autostick distributor

[Mr.Duncan]

Pulled the OEM IRS transaxle out of the bug this past weekend.

It's been around 109 F with the heat index, so working outside is cut to around 1-2 hours.

CV grease still looks good after 46 years/ 70k miles.

However I will re-pack the joints just because.

Will be replacing the bowden tube, seal, and all transaxle mounts from Wolfsburg West.

Rebuilt transaxle from KCR, stock gears. Uses a later 1973+ Case which is a "tad" stronger.

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Red 1971 Squareback Thread
Red 1966 Beetle Thread
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1971 Green Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Ghia (sold)
1971 Blue Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Java Green Std Beetle (sold)
1971 Red Squareback (sold)
1966 Red Beetle