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Busstom Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:48 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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Nice job on the bung. _________________ My name's Steve and it's pronounced "Bust 'em" (cuz people think I'm Tom) 😏 |
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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vamram Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 7276 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:17 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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Amazing work, Buggee. Am I confused, or is the bung welded to the tailpipe??
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Later peeps. |
_________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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In the last 2 years I've had a brand new Bosch starter last less than a year, two rebuilt Bosch starters last less than two weeks each, and one brand new Bosch starter that made it through half a season so far, and still working. This time I'm going to try a $64 generic starter. It had good reviews on Amazon, but does not have the shape to hold the blind bolt.
So I welded a nut on a standard bolt and will use that.
I needed a throttle cable tube for a later car but only had a shorter one for an early car. So I took that to Home Depot and the plumbing dude matched up a copper toilet riser connection while telling me about his aircooled days.
It's the same diameter, long enough to cut to size, and has a flared end that fits nicely in the mouth of the shroud.
I put a rubber grommet at each side of the shroud and, on the rear, filled the upper part of the hole with half an electrical grommet, as I dont have the OE rubber piece in the stash right now. A fuel injection hose clamp holds the tube in place.
Some kind of sticky foam tape around the edges closes the gaps in the oil cooler exhaust tin and then I assembled it. It's either for windows or a truck cap to bed application. I forget. Found it on my tool box, thank you past me.
For the 75 amp alternator, I used a fine stranded 8 gauge cable for the charging wire, and proper connectors that are marketed for stereo amps and whatnot. I shrinkwraped them with marine wrap for this exterior application.
The ground side gets a fresh transaxle to body strap.
_________________ 1966 Sportsmobile Camper https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
72 Super Duper http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=672387
(adopted out) 61 Turkis Pile https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728764
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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vamram Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 7276 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:09 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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Looking so good it makes me feel dirty for gawking. _________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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Save the Supers!! |
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9665 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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Mg50, was in the lead. I had ya both by a couple weeks.
Then you snuck your install in and took pole position.
I'm claiming 2nd!
_________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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mg50 Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2022 Posts: 643 Location: Southeast
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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Buggeee wrote: |
The Harbor Freight cherry picker helped me take the engine from the stand to a pair of car dollies on the floor. I lifted the body, rolled the engine under and lowered the body over it. From there, the Harbor Freight low profile floor jack lifted the engine up and I wiggled it into place. Things are starting to feel real over here.
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Well done grasshopper, well done. You've lapped me and I'm stuck in the pits for awhile. And yes, Rustavenger is right behind you.
That cherry picker is sweet.
I draped a HF chain hoist over a beam to lift my engine and remove the stand, using a 6ft. lifting sling (HF) under the motor. Then supported it with some stands under the heater boxes so I could remove the sling. I put jack underneath to lift enough to remove the stands. |
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9665 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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Buggeee wrote: |
It survived its first start and phase 1 of the break-in procedure (about 2300 rpm for 20 minutes).
It's leaking badly from the oil filter, the ancient VDO oil pressure sender and one valve cover gasket.
The oil cooler is holding!!!
I'm taking the win and getting some late dinner. |
Nice work. The engine sounds solid.
You have weird pit stop times. They seem to revolve around meal times.
My hat is off to ya. The car looks fantastic and the engine runs very well for a fresh startup.
Congratulation's are in order! _________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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vamram Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 7276 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:13 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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Buggeee wrote: |
Humming along at about 2300 rpm |
Congratulations Sir! Sounds great! _________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
Click to view image
Save the Supers!! |
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:56 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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Well it turns out that my ancient VDO oil pressure sending unit was not leaking, which is a shame because I threw it away thinking that it was. It turns out that all of my oil galley plugs began leaking once the engine had gotten hot and run for a while. I don't know if it's because I didn't tighten the brass plugs enough for fear of stripping the magnesium case or whether it's because I used the wrong sealant, (I used Curil-T).
Either way the solution was the same I had to pull the engine, strip the front and back of it to get access to all the plugs behind the pulley and flywheel. I replaced them with aluminum plugs, and used Teflon paste for the sealant, because it's rated for temperatures and pressures far in excess of what this engine will see. I got it all back together the same evening. It runs like a top and doesn't leak a drop. Also I confirmed the thermostat is working so that's cool. Here's some pictures and videos.
At idle
Link
At speed
Link
Thermostat open when hot
_________________ 1966 Sportsmobile Camper https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
72 Super Duper http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=672387
(adopted out) 61 Turkis Pile https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728764
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cjsuner Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2013 Posts: 473 Location: Bay area CA
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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Great to see and hear Buggee! Hopefully I can get mine to sound as smooth as yours!
Also totally jealous of the massive clean work area you have haha _________________ 71' Super Convertible (Orange)
74 Super Beetle (Red) |
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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With the help of a vacuum brake bleeder from Harbor Freight attached to the air compressor, the brake lines were filled with fluid and bled of air bubbles. Its a tedious process even with the vacuum pulling the fluid through the empty lines.
The brakes are adjusted, emergency brake cables are taught, and she is itching to go outside and play. Its raining though, so I said No! Also, there are no seats. We are one week away from the big indoor car show, so if my maker is willing, it looks possible!!!
_________________ 1966 Sportsmobile Camper https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
72 Super Duper http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=672387
(adopted out) 61 Turkis Pile https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728764
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1972 Super Beetle |
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Buggeee wrote: |
First drive (again!) Made it to the gas station and back. It's a start. |
I drove my bug today! Really nice to get some windshield time in this one, even for just a few miles. It's been years!
It runs terrible once it warms up, so I'll sort that out tomorrow. I swapped carbs to a real Solex tonight on a lark and it behaves the same. Tomorrow is a new day.
It runs and drives!!!
Here is a memory of the first drive the first time:
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First fill up...
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72 Super Duper http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=672387
(adopted out) 61 Turkis Pile https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728764
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