1971 Super Beetle **UPDATE**: First startup, runs rough.

[Dark Earth]

[Deebs]

Ordered a Brosol fuel pump along with hoses, clamps and everything else I needed for this engine at the moment. I will be checking the fuel pressure after the new install but wanted some thoughts on a fuel pressure regulator?

https://www.jbugs.com/product/9102.html

Supposedly, this one has been known to leak fuel out the top after minimal use, but I have seen the Holley regulators... What do you guys think?

[AlmostHeavenWV_VW]

[owdlvr]

Stock carb and stock pump do not need a fuel pressure regulator. If needed, fuel pressure can be lowered by stacking additional paper gaskets between the pump and the stand.

-Dave
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[Deebs]

Sounds like a plan, thank you. Trying to find that fine line between necessities and overthinking...

[Cusser]

[Deebs]

Alright guys, what guage wire do I need to replace this frayed one from the alternator to the coil?

Started her up for the first time in a while and popped the decklid only to find my old braided outlet hose from the fuel pump to the carburetor was soaking wet, so like you guys thought - time for some fresh hoses. Hose is crimped for now, battery is disconnected.

[Deebs]

Finally got the engine out today - huge milestone for me!
On the way out, i noticed oil under the engine and took some photos.
Would anyone be able to tell me if this is of any concern or not? I removed the engine to seal up the compartment, but if I need to do ANYTHING else while it's out I am doing it. So let me know guys!

[wcfvw69]

Those are spring loaded push rod tubes and are known to leak. If it was mine, I'd pull the heads and installed stock pushrods. I don't know your skill set but it's not that hard with a good Bentley manual or the Bug Me Video on engine rebuilding.

You're also missing the thermostat and I'll assume the flaps in the fan shroud. It would be a great time to reinstall them too.
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[vamram]

Bingo to everything Bill said. Awesomepowdercoat.com has everything you need to restore a working thermostat system.
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[andk5591]

I have not had good luck with any of the spring loaded replacement pushrod tubes, but there are quite a few folks that feel the Jaycee ones are really good. All that's involved is removing the rockers, pulling your pushrods, remove the old tubes and install new ones. No head removal required and you can do it with the engine in the car. Make sure you get GOOD silicone tube seals.

You will need a torque wrench to reinstall the rockers, but you just put it together and set the valves and you are done.
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[Deebs]

[Deebs]

When replacing my fuel pump, the flange broke in half inside the case. Long story short, i took off the whole top of the engine (shroud, oil filler, alternator stand, intake manifold) to get a tap in and get it out. Success. However, after the fact I realized I pulled my distributor before turning my pulley to TDC. Is this going to be a pain in the ass to reinstall when I am finished?

[andk5591]

If you left the clamp on the distributor, its a piece of cake. Just look at the slots in the drive gear and line up the distributor with it when you slip it back in. Just rotate it a little back and forth when you slip it in to make sure the dog at the bottom slips into the slot.
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[Deebs]

Well, as of today I am at a crossroads as to where to go next. I have began to add up the numbers on what it will cost to bring my current engine back up to par. If you have seen my thread regarding my piston situation, they are in bad shape. I have been leaning towards Jimbo's advice on rebuilding the whole thing, but I do have somewhat of a budget to stay in (25 years old, married saving for our first home).

I have found an ad for a used engine that is somewhat local. It looks to also have a Solex 34 Pict 3 carb which is nice. Generator is no problem, as I can swap my alternator. I have included a link to it as well as a short video of it running. I understand that only so much can be determined from this, but let me know what you think. If it seems solid, I will take a look at it and run a compression test.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/d/volkswagen-beetle-running/6629185917.html

https://youtu.be/e3rXTk-K1bI


By the way, bonus points if someone can point out that distributor (mine is a 009 and I would be thrilled if this is SVDA).

[Deebs]

It has been a while. I bought a rebuilt long block from an awesome older gentleman who started as a VW Technician 41 years ago. I gave him my core and brought the fresh one home.

Fast forward a few weeks and I finally started it up today for the first time. It runs rough, but to me that was expected. This was essentially a test run before I finished installing last remaining pieces (throttle cable, breast plate, under cylinder tin etc...).

Now some of you gave me advice on rebuilding completely (Jimbo and Cusser) vs. a top end job and well... you were right. The man who I swapped long blocks with called me a few days ago to check on my progress, and gave me some harsh news about the engine I gave to him. A half inch of Permatex was lining the bottom of the inside of the case. Blew smoke everywhere when he tried putting fresh cylinder heads on. "In all my years of rebuilding these, I have never seen something like this." I felt awful, but he assured me it was not my fault. Glad I spent what I did instead of putting a band-aid on.

With all that being said, I know it runs a little rough and I've done the best I can troubleshooting with my Bentley manual.

I need some help. I have new plug wires, fuel lines, belt and fuel pump.
1600CC AE completely stock.
Statically timed at the moment to 7.5 BTDC.
I would like to get an SVDA from Bill (vcfvw69) as a reward to myself to replace this crap 009. Best I can do with what I have at the moment.

Take a look, it's 51 seconds and would help me out a ton.
Thanks guys,
Kyle

https://youtu.be/quMKtqyM36E

P.S. Listen to the hissing sound from what I believe is the carburetor. Normal with no oil bath on top? Bocar 34-3.

[vamram]

Hmmm...sounds to me like engine tin getting hit, possibly the fan is unbalanced and hitting the shroud. My ear is not super trained for truly bad engine sounds, so I'd wait for other opinions.

Have you shared this video w/the builder? That would be my 1st step.
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[Deebs]