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Bobnotch
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| The 4 mounts on my IRS transmission looks like they are filled with lead? |
But at least you can see where you need to drill to add some mounting holes.
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:13 am Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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| Bobnotch wrote: |
| Mike Fisher wrote: |
| The 4 mounts on my IRS transmission looks like they are filled with lead? |
But at least you can see where you need to drill to add some mounting holes. |
On second thought it's not lead filled & it really looks like the original aluminum bosses need to be drilled and tapped.
I scraped off some tar gasket material that was cushioning the transmission and support bracket interface.
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vwfye
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| Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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While trying to leave as much material as possible vs the picture above of an aftermarket unit, after an hour of careful cutting, i finally have a coilover shock in place. Now to match it on the otherside. Progress... sort of.
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vwfye
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:11 am Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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Wow, been without power in the garage, do to the remodel delays, for too long now. I hope 'normal' returns soon. I am way behind schedule! 
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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| Wow, been without power in the garage, do to the remodel delays, for too long now. I hope 'normal' returns soon. I am way behind schedule! |
Yup, that's why you don't do a "house remodel" and a project at the same time. 
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71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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vwfye
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:50 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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After spending time at a buddy's place with his skill on the lathe, my new smaller coil springs fit the end caps on the shocks. So, they went onto the assembly and everytging clears! Tomorrow I hope to have the transmission mounts, well... mounted to the bellhousing.
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vwfye
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| Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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I finally got my new valves and support parts installed in my heads. 48x38 should allow some air movement.
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vwfye
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 11:36 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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I am about 2 hours from finally getting the rear end back in the car.
Come on Monday!
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vwfye
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:47 am Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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Chasing two bolts, then it is ready to install. Woot!
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vwfye
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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Snail on a pipe  the trans carrier crossmember is an inch narrower than the frame horns. Hmmmm
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vwfye
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:09 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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Ok, finally have the rear sub completely together! Next time in the garage, I will install it
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:04 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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Ok, finally have the rear sub completely together! Next time in the garage, I will install it
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Yay, it's almost back in. 
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71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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vwfye
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:06 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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Yep. Nothing lined up, so I had to mod all the mount stuffs...
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Jason37
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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| I'm still in awe of the bird sucking sized valves in those heads. What carbs are you running? |
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vwfye
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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48 IDF with a 40/44 venturi from Berg
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vwfye
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| Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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Fiddle fartin with the go fast parts. I think I need bigger than 42mm venturies!
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vwfye
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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Crazy day!
Went to install the rearend, all was fine for the nose. Then, went to install the shock perch bolts and everything was misaligned. 😳
I ended up having to lift the body just off the pan with my engine hoist and use a drift to center all the bolt holes. But...
Now, to adjust the suspension to where I want it. I have 4 inches of adjustment down from where it is now.
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vwfye
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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5 min to adjust! More betterer 😎
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vwfye
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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More happiness!
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: The Roach |
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More happiness!
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Now THAT looks like progress. Keep that up and you'll be going down the strip before Steve goes around the block with his. 
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71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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