The 1600 "grenade", Placing bets

[txoval]

I think I have set of bolted end/solid rocker shafts with stock VW rockers.

I can look later today if you want them, adjusters are in decent shape

*edit - found them if you want them

[Chickensoup]

[Chickensoup]

ok guy, ive got everything i need ordered however, the only place i can find a center ring clip for the pressure plate is on CB and ACN.

Does anyone happen to have any new or used ones for sale? thanks

this is what im referring to,

https://vwparts.aircooled.net/Pressure-Plate-Collar-Early-Style-X-Shaft-p/pressure-plate-collar.htm
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-'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"

[Chickensoup]

Alright we're going all on out on this one

we got...

clear dizzy cap

bright red china wire set

red intake boots

chrome bits

and empi mania

oh and btw, dont weld in sandles. me think me have 3 IQ

that should be all i need aside from that clutch piece.

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-'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"

[madmike]

u can weld in 'sandals' just leave the socks off
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Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"

[66brm]

Now that you've put all that stuff on it'll probably do 1000000 miles
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Aust. RHD 57 Type 1 Oval

[Chickensoup]

[Brian_e]

[mark tucker]

Ive had them hot fuckers in my shews no mater what I was wearing...dont worry it may up your IQ..... keep on playing.

[Chickensoup]

Nah. What's makes me stupid, is that what burnt me, was the filler rod I dropped on myself.

The nice thing about tig, is that the molten bits dont usually jump unless they have reason.

Also, I think I've found the toughest brocken exhaust stud in the universe. I'll post up on that later
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-'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"

[Ceckert64]

It will last a long time before you have trouble. I always think when I first get on the highway, “is this the day?” I would just be sad to send a con rod through the original #s matching case on my VWs, but I know I have plenty of spare engines. As long as you listen to it, you will catch it before the con rod is out side the case. You know how many people have owned VWs and been clueless about them? And most didn’t get completely destroyed Worst case, you have a bonfire with the engine

Keep up the good work!
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1964 sunroof Beetle Restoration "Herbie"
“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
“Fitz” 1971 Westfalia Poptop

[Chickensoup]

[cptcrusty1]

I would have tossed that head through the back window of the car by now. Makes my minor carb issues seem.... well... minor.

[oprn]

You know the saying... "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!"
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We had the stone age, the bronze age, the industrial age and now we are in the age of mass deception and mind control for corporate profit. (The mass media age)

[evanfrucht]

Basic question, but that bolt you welded was to extract the stud right?

How'd that go?

Do you plan to stick a case saver in there?

I've heard you can sometimes stick a very small peice of copper tubing, build up a bead inside the hole with a MIG, then weld a nut to top. Then, if your lucky, you can unscrew the broken off bolt or stud that is inset deep, even broken off as much as 1" below the surface AND without messing up the threads.
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1967 Bug ( the daily rod )
1964 Fury Wagon ( the pavement shredder )

[Chickensoup]

Nope, after drilling it oversize and oblong, I said eff it.


So I used a self tapping screw until I can find another head

The exhaust ports are rotted anyhow

I just need it to last break in.

Exhaust leaks never hurt no one. Sort of
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-'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"

[Chickensoup]

Pistons and cylinders came in. I think I like AA better. They didnt oil them so theres a tiny bit of scuffing but I'm no worried about it

And the rockers from txoval came in. Rockers rotate nice!

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-'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"

[mark tucker]

be sure to flush out the rocker oil gally passages and make sure they are all clear and not coked up.

[Chickensoup]

[txoval]

Glad you got the rocker set. Definitely clean out and re-shim. They are fairly clean, but have been sitting for awhile.