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Eric&Barb
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 Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: hashmaster3k's 1963 project |
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So since its truly not a 1600cc motor what would the previous owner had to do in order to switch it to being considered a "1600cc dual port" motor? Here are more pictures to help with identification.
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DPO would have stripped engine to short block and installed DP 1600 parts as needed.
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Sharp64
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| Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: hashmaster3k's 1963 project |
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Case number makes it June of 66. Heads, not case make it dual port which here in the US didn't come until the 1600. Pop off a valve cover and post up the number on the heads. It will tell you if they are 1600 or fairly rare here 1300 DP. Most likely someone rebuilt your motor using the 1300 case and put larger pistons, cylinders and heads on it making it a 1600.
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hashmaster3k
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| Posted: Thu May 04, 2017 8:33 am Post subject: Re: hashmaster3k's 1963 project |
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| Sharp64 wrote: |
| Case number makes it June of 66. Heads, not case make it dual port which here in the US didn't come until the 1600. Pop off a valve cover and post up the number on the heads. It will tell you if they are 1600 or fairly rare here 1300 DP. Most likely someone rebuilt your motor using the 1300 case and put larger pistons, cylinders and heads on it making it a 1600. |
Either way, the decklid must be popped open in order to properly cool the engine correct? Instead of doing the pop out decklid? Is it possible to just keep the bottom portion (where the handle is) open with a tennis ball while driving then shut it completely for shows and stuff? Will that be proper ventilation for the engine? |
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Sharp64
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| Posted: Thu May 04, 2017 8:47 am Post subject: Re: hashmaster3k's 1963 project |
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I've heard different opinions. Being in Colorado I'd guess you'll have less of an issue than here in Florida.
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hashmaster3k
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| Posted: Thu May 04, 2017 8:52 am Post subject: Re: hashmaster3k's 1963 project |
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UPDATE: I finally got the bug stopping! New shoes, drums, springs, cylinders, master cylinder, rubber lines, new reservoir, bearings, and seals all around! I did not bench bleed the master but rather once everything was installed just bleed the brakes about 4 times (including braking a line at the master). Once I started driving I noticed the pedal would start to engage at 3/4 down. I did another brake bleed to get any last air bubbles out and adjusted the pushrod. I went by the "keeping your VW alive" book when adjusting. Loosen the nut, use the bolt to push the rod all the way, then half a turn out and tighten lock nut. All in all the bug brakes much better! Engagement point is a lot earlier, however I am getting a pulsation when braking. I assume this is due to the new brakes wearing in. I think it will decrease once they wear into each other.
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Thu May 04, 2017 9:04 am Post subject: Re: hashmaster3k's 1963 project |
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Pulsing is more likely drum/s are warped a bit. That will smooth out from wearing in the shoes.
When you readjust the shoes in the next week or two, adjust the parking brake for five clicks. There after you need to readjust the brake shoes when you get six clicks of the parking brake.
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