'67 Square continued.....

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Re: '67 Square continued.....

Post by sparkywig » 19th June 2018 - 9:31pm

Just poor running and a misfire. Can't seem to trace the reason, probably a dodgy head.

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Post by sparkywig » 28th July 2018 - 9:17pm

Not a lot to report.
Still waiting for the engine parts to come back from the machine shop.
But the gearbox has been rebuilt by John Walklett with new bearings and a 1.21 3rd gear, 0.77 4th gear, and welded 3rd and 4th hubs.

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Post by broady_6 » 28th July 2018 - 11:24pm

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :D mind giving us an idea of cost? a mate needs similar for a turbo beetle project
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Post by sparkywig » 29th July 2018 - 3:42pm

broady_6 wrote:
28th July 2018 - 11:24pm
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :D mind giving us an idea of cost? a mate needs similar for a turbo beetle project
£590 collected and delivered to and from Stoke on Trent.
Your mate will need to ring John and get an estimate. He’ll then ring you when he’s received and opened the ‘box up and can assess the work required.
John Walklett 07790 807825

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Post by broady_6 » 30th July 2018 - 1:26pm

Ta for that, ill pass it on!

What sort of power is that expected to handle reliably? 250hp?
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Post by sparkywig » 30th July 2018 - 5:42pm

broady_6 wrote:
30th July 2018 - 1:26pm
Ta for that, ill pass it on!

What sort of power is that expected to handle reliably? 250hp?
About that, but it's built more as a long legged A road and Motorway cruiser to suit the expected output of the new engine, rather than a 1/4 mile stormer.
I did think about a Super Diff but they're over £300 for a SA 'box, so I've kept the stock one.

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Post by sparkywig » 12th August 2018 - 9:28pm

Hmm, not sure.

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Maybe when they're detailed, tyres changed and I've got the stance as I want it.
So it's back to the teledials.

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Post by broady_6 » 12th August 2018 - 10:31pm

Teles all the way
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Post by Editor » 15th August 2018 - 9:20pm

If you're carrying any significant load, I'd put the rack further forward. The rear already has 60% of the weight on it.
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Post by sparkywig » 17th September 2018 - 7:32pm

I seem to have accumulated lots of new parts, but don't seem to have the time to start putting them on the car.
Anyway, a set of extra gauges for when the new engine gets installed, but that's still a long way off at the moment though.

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The gauges are mounted in a slightly modified Porsche 944 centre console fitted upside down.

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Post by broady_6 » 17th September 2018 - 10:08pm

Great idea!
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Post by Kai » 17th September 2018 - 10:10pm

Completely agree.

Looks very good.

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Post by sparkywig » 18th September 2018 - 8:10pm

Editor wrote:
15th August 2018 - 9:20pm
If you're carrying any significant load, I'd put the rack further forward. The rear already has 60% of the weight on it.
The rack won't fit any further forward Dave, not without modification to the legs anyway.

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Post by sparkywig » 18th September 2018 - 8:13pm

broady_6 wrote:
17th September 2018 - 10:08pm
Great idea!
Kai wrote:
17th September 2018 - 10:10pm
Completely agree.

Looks very good.
Thanks, I was going to build a full centre console along the lines of the Mk I Golf unit, but couldn't be bothered. :lol:

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It may happen at some point, probably when I need some storage, a cup holder and a 12V socket.

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Post by broady_6 » 14th October 2018 - 2:56pm

Ive been pondering this, but as I have my radio there I still cant think of a place to put something like this!
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Post by sparkywig » 14th October 2018 - 5:27pm

If I get round to fitting a stereo it'll probably go in the glovebox like I did in my bus.

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Still got all this and a load of other bits to fit. But I've been unwell for a few weeks now, so about an hour is my limit at the moment.

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Post by broady_6 » 14th October 2018 - 7:08pm

I like my glove box though. Ill come up with something!

Got that flu bug thing? My other halfs had it for nearly two weeks too, shes been up and about this weekend so must be on the mend
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Post by sparkywig » 15th October 2018 - 7:37pm

No, not flu. Something a little more serious.

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Post by broady_6 » 15th October 2018 - 9:26pm

sparkywig wrote:
15th October 2018 - 7:37pm
No, not flu. Something a little more serious.
Well make sure you get it beat and get well soon!
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Post by sparkywig » 20th October 2018 - 7:36pm

Felt pretty good today, so spent an hour or so wiring the gauges.
6 pole connectors with ignition feed and ground, lighting feed and ground, oil pressure and temperature senders.

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Oil pressure's pretty good, better start trying to find the cause of the poor running.
Some fuel might help.....

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Post by sparkywig » 26th January 2019 - 4:46pm

Hello, I'm back.
Lost interest in things for a few months as I was a bit unwell. Well, to be more accurate I had a probable TIA at the beginning of October.
But now I'm almost back to normal, just lost a bit of dexterity and sensation on my right hand side and I have a constant headache.

So it's time to get the square back fully fit as well.
I've acquired another engine to fill the gap until the stroker engine is ready. It has compression and minimal endfloat, unlike the others I've got.
Just need someone to help me lift it onto the engine stand. :lol:

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If I can get it out of the van it should be ready to fit in a couple of weeks, just in time for the MOT.

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Post by purplepeter » 26th January 2019 - 7:24pm

Bloody Hell Simon!
Now I feel very guilty for not having messaged you to check you were ok!
My knee isn't really up to helping lift it out, but I'm sure Sarah or Jeff would pop over to help You

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Post by sparkywig » 26th January 2019 - 7:47pm

That's OK, Peter.
I'll get a neighbour to give me a hand tomorrow. If not, I'll be driving it all over the country next week. :lol:

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Post by purplepeter » 27th January 2019 - 10:48am

If all else fails, I've got a folding engine hoist, which is what I use to move engines around- You're very welcome to borrow it for a few weeks!

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Post by sparkywig » 28th January 2019 - 4:08pm

Engine successfully mounted on stand and partially stripped. Excuse the messy garage, there's lots of engines and parts in the way. :lol:

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I think I may drop the heads off and have a look inside just to make sure. The pushrod tubes are leaking, so I can change those at the same time, along with the oil pump gasket.
The tinware will be replaced with a tidier spare set I've got, and possibly the oil cooler if I can find a Type 3 specific one with the oil pressure port.
So, anybody know where I can get an oil cooler? The usual suppliers only stock ones without the oil pressure port.

And can anybody help with freeing my flaps?
The bar is corroded into the fan housing, any suggestions on how to free it? I would like them working, and I want to get the fan housing cleaned and clear coated.
At the moment it's soaking in WD40.

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