Just saying Hello

[slowtwitch]

Hello Folks, I just wanted to say hi and hope everyone is playing safely. I've been home from work since March (fortunately, I still get a paycheck). Anyway, I've had a ton of time working on the 57 oval and I finally had some time to clean up the garage. I posted on the giveaway portion of the site for some parts I want to let go of. I forgot to include that if anyone is interested in picking up the parts, that you wear a mask!!!!

I would also prefer that the parts be used or that if they are sold, some of the proceeds go to the club.

Thanks!!!!!

pete

[VWPANZER1]

  Hay Pete:

  Nice to hear from you.

   I often wondered how you were doing.

  How is the carburetor linkage business coming along?

  I would be interested in one of your gas tanks. If other members are interested in your parts, Perhaps we could make it a nice visit.

  Cheers
jt

[6T5 square]

Hey Pete- I was talking about you the other day! All good things, don?t worry. Like to see some pictures of the ride!

[slowtwitch]

  Hay Pete:

  Nice to hear from you.

   I often wondered how you were doing.

  How is the carburetor linkage business coming along?

  I would be interested in one of your gas tanks. If other members are interested in your parts, Perhaps we could make it a nice visit.

  Cheers
jt



Hi Joe, The linkage thing is keeping me busy and it supports my vices :) As for the tanks, I have three to choose from :) You guys are always welcomed to visit :)

[slowtwitch]

Hey Pete- I was talking about you the other day! All good things, don?t worry. Like to see some pictures of the ride!

Hi John, I didn't feel my ears burning, so alls good ..lol. As mentioned, the foundation (where I work) shut down mid-March,(I'm very fortunate that I still get a full paycheck!!!!). Before I get into the picture thing. I want to start with a little story....

Now I had some time to work on the bug. Now mind you,  I haven't started the engine in about 5 years. So. in the first week of the covid thing, I was anxious to get the engine started. I wired up all the gizmos for the Megasquirt, installed a temporary gas tank, and started the engine. It sounded great. I shut it down to hook up a remote start, so I can set things up on the computer. When I restarted the engine it ran for about ten seconds and then shut down. I thought I ran out of gas, but, instead the engine seized on me :( There was oil, but, I should have primed the pump :(

It gets better, I had put the body back on the chassis with the engine installed. So now that the engine has to come out, it can't because the type 4 is slightly longer than a type 1 engine. So I had to remove the rear apron to get the engine out.

So after I removed the engine, tore it down, and inspected the damage, I kinda lucked out. The crank was good, just the #3 bearing smeared a small bit. Any marks on the crank were quickly polished out. Then when I was inspecting the cylinders, I found one that had a nasty scour in it. I couldn't just replace it, as it was bored out for a 92mm pistons. I started to search the web for machine shops that would machine a cylinder, as I had a few type 4 cylinders in the basement.

I had 5 cylinders in the basement. They have been there for about 9-10 years. I brought them out to the garage to pick out the best one for machining. Then I noticed a couple of then looked different. Would you believe it...two of the pistons were already bored for my 92mm pistons. Then I remembered that when I had the pistons done, they shipped back a set with two cylinders with damaged fins. I sent them another set and they machined them at no cost. So I had two extra cylinders laying about for close to 9-10 years and didn't know it ....old age ..lol.

Anyway, long story short, The engine has been put together it started right up. This time I installed a pressure gauge in the engine compartment...just in case...lol

[slowtwitch]

A couple more....

[VWPANZER1]

 Pete:

I love your creativity. Your VW engine has a unique look and doesn't resemble any other-cheers.

[6T5 square]

That thing is going to be a beast, Pete.

I put the Wolfsburg west Okrasa kit in my 60 beetle. I think the weakest part of the kit is the linkage. You heave to use their crappy carbs because of the linkage. One of these days I have to come over to you and have you take a look at it

[slowtwitch]

That thing is going to be a beast, Pete.

I put the Wolfsburg west Okrasa kit in my 60 beetle. I think the weakest part of the kit is the linkage. You heave to use their crappy carbs because of the linkage. One of these days I have to come over to you and have you take a look at it

As I have said before, you guys are always welcomed to stop by :)

[matt]

So I had two extra cylinders laying about for close to 9-10 years and didn't know it ....old age ..lol.

Sometimes when i search my old boxes in the basement of car parts, I completely forgot what I had.. dont think of it as old age, ... just so many parts to keep track of!
Great work on the engine - nice!

[KenLT1]

If I'm correct Dubs on the Boards for September 12th is canceled.  If not  post  back n let all know, ,

[6T5 square]

Facebook page makes no mention of it being cancelled. I would think we would also receive  an email, if your on the mailing list

[KenLT1]

Talked with Garret VW n there saying it's Canceled.  Is there someone else we can call to confirm this information. Ph # please
Thanks Roger

[KenLT1]

Now someone just said on Facebook it's Not CANCELED.  I guess the final word from what they said comes from a Mr Marc Miller.  Will  have to wait n see.

[KenLT1]

I guess will see on Saturday  at the cruise if I get an answer as to the status of the the Dubs on the Boards Wildwood show is it on or canceled  !,I'm