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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 11:35 am Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Another great find/ buy for my project ~ I found a brand new, complete Dakota Digital gauge cluster/ set for my car:
Paid $200.00 less than they go for online too !!!
I wanted to go with a tach, oil pressure and temperature gauges and an ammeter, so I started looking around and found it difficult to get the right, matching pieces that would all fit in my dashboard without hacking the crap out of it and with the senders and wire, the cost would end up being prohibitively high.
While I'm not the biggest fan of digital gauges, this setup has *everything*, including an option for outside air temp and compass indicators, which I'm considering purchasing as well.
It's clean, complete and pretty much plug and play! It's going to save me a little $$$ and a quite a bit of aggravation going this route ! _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 9:56 am Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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FINALLY, MY ENGINE IS COMPLETE ! (well, ALMOST complete, LOL !)
Some specifics for my 1776 engine:
Counterweighted crankshaft, balanced rotating assembly, Engle 110 cam, 1.25:1 ratio rockers, Weber Redline ICT carbs, Autolinea heads with phosphorous bronze guides, stainless valves and dual springs, Type 4 oil cooler conversion, full-flowed case, stainless Empi J-tubes, ceramic coated Tri-Mil hotdog header/ muffler and a Kennedy Stage 1 1700 lb clutch to hook her to the pavement right !
Now I have to figure where and how to mount and plumb the remote oil filter, where and how to mount the breather box, how to plumb the fuel lines and vacuum lines and how/ where to route the wiring... :
Pretty happy with the results so far....! _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
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Bashr52 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 4:31 am Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Looking good! FYI those hotdog mufflers look cool, but do nothing for power. When you want more power (not if, when. It will happen ) start with that exhaust, then get some dual barrel carbs. |
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 1:13 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Bashr52 wrote: |
Looking good! FYI those hotdog mufflers look cool, but do nothing for power. When you want more power (not if, when. It will happen ) start with that exhaust, then get some dual barrel carbs. |
Yeah, I know. Saving up as we speak for 40 Kads and a stainless merged header and hidden muff setup... 😬 _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
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Bashr52 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:14 am Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Raceace24 wrote: |
Bashr52 wrote: |
Looking good! FYI those hotdog mufflers look cool, but do nothing for power. When you want more power (not if, when. It will happen ) start with that exhaust, then get some dual barrel carbs. |
Yeah, I know. Saving up as we speak for 40 Kads and a stainless merged header and hidden muff setup... 😬 |
Kads vs the ICT's you have will be a marginal upgrade. Look for a decent set of IDF's or Dellortos, you'll thank me later |
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 10:37 am Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Bashr52 wrote: |
Raceace24 wrote: |
Bashr52 wrote: |
Looking good! FYI those hotdog mufflers look cool, but do nothing for power. When you want more power (not if, when. It will happen ) start with that exhaust, then get some dual barrel carbs. |
Yeah, I know. Saving up as we speak for 40 Kads and a stainless merged header and hidden muff setup... 😬 |
Kads vs the ICT's you have will be a marginal upgrade. Look for a decent set of IDF's or Dellortos, you'll thank me later |
Thanks for the advice - I'll do that ! _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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A little update on my project.
Now that the engine is finished and the Kennedy Stage One 1700lb clutch kit is purchased, I decided to give the tranny a little upgrade.
I converted the dino gear lube with Redline MT-90 GL-4 full synthetic gear lube:
Installed a heavy duty CB Performance cross shaft:
And also added a 100MM long clutch arm to make that Stage One clutch not so hard on my left leg:
Even had to set up a odd, little rig to add the gear lube:
Everything went well with the exception of the CB Perf cross shaft was about .002" too big and had to be ground and polished down to fit the clutch arm hole.
All and all not a bad day's work...! _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Found some pop out windows for my project !!!
They need new rubber installed and I plan to paint the aluminum portion gun metal grey like most of the trim and bumpers, but, at least I have the hard part done ~ I FOUND THEM ! _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
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Brian Samba Moderator
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Raceace24 wrote: |
but, at least I have the hard part done ~ I FOUND THEM ! |
Yea but the fun part is installing them
Use some sort of tool to get the new seals in, I used nylon pry bars. Cut the headliner where the hinge mounts. Wolfsburg West has all the hardware you need, don't forget to get the 6 latch screws.
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vamram Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Raceace24 wrote: |
Found some pop out windows for my project !!!
They need new rubber installed and I plan to paint the aluminum portion gun metal grey like most of the trim and bumpers, but, at least I have the hard part done ~ I FOUND THEM ! |
Nice. I used a bit of silicone spray and plastic body molding tools to get the new seals on the glass frames. Made it a fairly painless process. I bolted the back latch to TH c-pillar before the hinge, made it very easy to then have both hands for the hinge without risk of dropping and breaking the window and screwing up my Maaco paint job (best $600 I've spent in years, btw). _________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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UPDATE TIME !
Now that I am finally finished with my house addition and summer projects, I have the time to get back to my Bug project !
Installed a Kennedey 1700Lb Stage one clutch:
Also added a HD clutch release cross shaft with a new Sachs throwout bearing, HD retaining springs and safety wired the springs to the arms of the cross shaft:
Ran the fuel and vacuum lines for the carbs:
Hung the breather box on the back of the fan shroud:
Installed the stainless firewall cover over the fiberglass and butyl/aluminum sound/heat deadening material:
And shit-canned the crappy original style fan/alternator belt setup for a serpentine belt system:
Before:
Before install:
I was considering media blasting the car before the engine install, but I'm going to have around $5K in the media blasting/ bodywork and paintwork, so I decided I am going to have some fun a drive the crap out of it while i save for the paint work... _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Finally got the engine in !
It was a real nightmare getting it in (did it by myself) ended up removing the muffler to get it to tilt at the proper angle to get the input shaft lined up right.
Also got the serpentine belt setup installed too!
Now to mount the remote oil filter so that I can determine the length of oil lines I have to get made.
**Note** the plug wires are wrong, so I've ordered the right ones (I really should pay attention when I order these parts)....
I also have a couple of questions about clutch adjustment and belt tension.
The Bentley book I have says to leave an 1/8" gap at the adjusting nut and clutch release arm and 3/8" to 3/4" free play at the pedal. I cannot get an 1/8" gap without having easily 4" free play at the pedal, so I bagged that part and have adjusted it to have about 5/8" free play before I feel good resistance on the pedal...is that good...?
And the serpentine belt kit from CB Performance gave no adjustment numbers on belt deflection... anybody have any ideas on that....? _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24
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Bashr52 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Those plug wires look like type 3 style, which I prefer (much cleaner install). No reason to change them as long as they are the wrong length and fit.
Adjust the pedal to get the right amount of free play (around 1/2"). I adjust my serpentine system so the belt is tight, but not overly tight so is has no flex to it. |
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Bashr52 wrote: |
Those plug wires look like type 3 style, which I prefer (much cleaner install). No reason to change them as long as they are the wrong length and fit. |
The problem I have is the distributor side of the wires and the distributor cap are both female ended - unless I can find dual male adapters for the plug ends, or a male nippled distributor cap, I can't use those wires...
Bashr52 wrote: |
Adjust the pedal to get the right amount of free play (around 1/2"). I adjust my serpentine system so the belt is tight, but not overly tight so is has no flex to it. |
I'd really like a number for the deflection - I have a message in to CB Performance and hopefully they can get me a number... _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
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slalombuggy Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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I had a serpentine belt system in my buggy. I adjusted it till I could just twist the belt 90 degrees on the long side.
Later I adjusted it so that it would slip when I got above 6000rpm. It wouldn't slip at lower rpm but once I got up in the revs it would squeal a bit. Better than blowing up a non welded fan. Worked great.
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Time to fabricate a bracket and hang the remote oil filter housing (that I've already ported out) so that I can determine the length and layout of the stainless braided oil lines I'll have to had made.
Bracket is made and hung sideways in the rear driver's wheel well.
)I mounted it that way mainly to make the oil lines as short as possible and oil changes are far less messy with the filter mounted sideways..
I mounted it as low and as rearward as possible. It's not too low either ~ just sits about 1/4" below the bottom of the rear of the fender.
The outlet and inlets pointing straight towards the engine makes it so I only have to use 45 degree elbows on the filter side to steer the lines just slighlty around the exhaust pipes.
Diagram containing required fittings and lengths of braided line required to plumb the filter housing.
Solidly mounted, out of the way and still easily accessible !
I like it ! _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2016 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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OK, dumb question time:
I purchased a Gene Berg shifter at a really good price a while ago from a local used VW parts source, was looking at it because I plan on installing it soon......., AND, I think it might be missing a part....or two.
^^A pic of the shifter in question^^
^^THIS is where I have my question and concern:
Doesn't this suppose to have a roll pin or dowel pin sticking out towards the passenger side bottom (or in the bottom pic, pointing directly at you..) of the shifter that is actuated by the button on side of the "T" handle to prevent it from engaging into reverse inadvertently....?
I kinda remember my old cheapo Empi one back in the 80s having one there....otherwise what stops it from going into reverse?
I'm going to call Gene Berg Ent. tomorrow to find out about it too, but I imagine that someone here perhaps has some info on this too.......right ? _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
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Raceace24 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Talked to a guy at Gene Berg Ent. and he confirmed that there is, in fact, supposed to be a pin there. Good news is that it can be repaired ~ bad news is that it's gonna take $70.00 to fix it....
Guess I'm going to have to talk to the guy who sold it to me about a partial or complete refund for it... _________________ ~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Great thread, looking good! _________________ (Owner) www.vintagecarleds.com
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Bashr52 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: ~ Raceace24's 1970 Beetle project ~ |
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Raceace24 wrote: |
Talked to a guy at Gene Berg Ent. and he confirmed that there is, in fact, supposed to be a pin there. Good news is that it can be repaired ~ bad news is that it's gonna take $70.00 to fix it....
Guess I'm going to have to talk to the guy who sold it to me about a partial or complete refund for it... |
When you push the button the pin is supposed to slide up out of the way to allow the shifter to move over into reverse. Is the linkage there inside the shifter still and it's just the pin that is missing? |
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