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Mr.Duncan
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 Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:42 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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Got the transmission installed, with new Wolfsburg west motor mounts.
New ground cables, and the new Bosch starter.
Also new engine bay seals.
Got some of the common missing fan shroud accelerator tube rubber seals from West Coast Metric.
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Mr.Duncan
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:02 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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Got the long block installed over the weekend.
Girlfriend helped build and install this engine, took only 1.6 years for me to build it!
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TX-73
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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Looking forward to hearing it, looks like you can make the Tomball show with this one 👍
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ROCKOROD71
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:40 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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VERY nice dude. The engine looks good too.
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wcfvw69 
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:31 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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Nice work! I love that your gal jumped into help as well. Something mine wouldn't consider. lol 
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:06 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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| Question please. Why do you install a bare long block into the car? |
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Bashr52
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 5:17 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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These are interesting heads, they appear to have no O-ring grooves under the rockers? |
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Buggeee
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 6:01 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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These are interesting heads, they appear to have no O-ring grooves under the rockers? |
Hey Bashr this had me recall a comment in Bentley Orange that had me scratching my head (figuritively) when I built my motor. It says, on page 18, section 19.1, that "Note - the silicone rubber seals were eliminated beginning with the 1977 models. Consequently, the seal recesses in the cylinder heads, including replacement heads, have been discontinued."
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Q-Dog
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 6:34 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
| Question please. Why do you install a bare long block into the car? |
I was wondering the same thing.
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Buggeee
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:00 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
| Question please. Why do you install a bare long block into the car? |
I was wondering the same thing. |
There is the lower lift height thing, if you're not removing an apron you gotta get that bug way up there to clear the shroud right?
My guess, however, is that it was time to get the motor outta da house!!! It was the pictures of Duncan's motor being built on the kitchen sink that inspired me to bring mine indoors for the winter to build it.
The fam put up with it but I think they were really glad to see it outside when spring hit!!!
Stellar work on everything Mr. D. 
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Mr.Duncan
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These are interesting heads, they appear to have no O-ring grooves under the rockers? |
None needed, the threads that the rocker studs screw into do not go through the head like other models. So the oil cannot leak out of the rocker area.
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1966 Ghia (sold)
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1966 Java Green Std Beetle (sold)
1971 Red Squareback (sold)
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Mr.Duncan
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:03 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
| Question please. Why do you install a bare long block into the car? |
I was wondering the same thing. |
There is the lower lift height thing, if you're not removing an apron you gotta get that bug way up there to clear the shroud right?
My guess, however, is that it was time to get the motor outta da house!!! It was the pictures of Duncan's motor being built on the kitchen sink that inspired me to bring mine indoors for the winter to build it.
The fam put up with it but I think they were really glad to see it outside when spring hit!!!
Stellar work on everything Mr. D. |
thanks!
Thats the exact reason. Also so the tin doesn't snag a engine bay seal and rip it out of the channel.
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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 |
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Mr.Duncan
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:05 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
| Question please. Why do you install a bare long block into the car? |
A few reasons.
My jack doesn't lift the car high enough to clear the fan shroud.
I haven't finished cleaning all the tin. 
Also helps me not snag a engine bay seal when installing the engine.
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1966 Java Green Std Beetle (sold)
1971 Red Squareback (sold)
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:12 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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| If I missed it sorry but did you guys stay out of the flood? |
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Mr.Duncan
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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| If I missed it sorry but did you guys stay out of the flood? |
Yep, All was good at my apartment, however my office had about 3 feet of water in it.
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Mr.Duncan
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| Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:22 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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Filled the new KCR transaxle with 80W-90 gear oil yesterday.
I can't recommend Kevin @ KCR more than enough, VERY helpful with trans-axle needs.
I chose to keep the Transaxle bare magnesium as it came that way from the factory. Plus, it will have a nice clean ground connection with the engine.
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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
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:14 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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| Hey I want to show you some different tools to R/R those plugs. Including the ever popular poor boy tool which is self explanatory. I didn't include the 3/8 drive hex. |
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:19 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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The poor boy is top right engine bolt with two lower 17mm nuts jam nutted together tight.
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Mr.Duncan
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| Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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The poor boy is top right engine bolt with two lower 17mm nuts jam nutted together tight. |
That's pretty nifty right there.
I just use a hex socket on a 3/8' ratchet lol.
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Duncan's 1971 Super Beetle Thread |
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Not to be outdone
The Hazet wrench top and the Snap-On. Both fit between frame horn and tranny and because of short depth give great feel won't slip.
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