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Just saying Hello
« on: July 13, 2020, 10:28:02 am »

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!!!!!

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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2020, 11:16:53 am »

  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
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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2020, 11:25:03 am »

Hey Pete- I was talking about you the other day! All good things, don?t worry. Like to see some pictures of the ride!
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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2020, 12:12:01 pm »

  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 :)

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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2020, 01:38:21 pm »

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

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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2020, 01:48:09 pm »

A couple more....
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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2020, 07:31:06 pm »

 Pete:

 I love your creativity. Your VW engine has a unique look and doesn't resemble any other-cheers.
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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2020, 12:06:55 pm »

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
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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2020, 01:13:51 pm »

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 :)
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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2020, 07:09:52 pm »



 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! 11&* 11&*
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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2020, 02:55:05 pm »

If I'm correct Dubs on the Boards for September 12th is canceled.  If not  post  back n let all know, ,
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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2020, 10:24:49 am »

Facebook page makes no mention of it being cancelled. I would think we would also receive  an email, if your on the mailing list
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« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2020, 10:44:14 am »

Talked with Garret VW n there saying it's Canceled.  Is there someone else we can call to confirm this information. Ph # please
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« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2020, 11:19:51 am »

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.
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Re: Just saying Hello
« Reply #14 on: August 12, 2020, 10:18:32 pm »

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
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