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Not really used the bus much recently due to being mega busy and not really having any enthusiasm for shows so far 😐 However I did treat myself to some engine ****/treasure 😬 A New old stock Mallory ‘sprint mag’ magneto 😬 along with a spare nos transformer, points, cap and rotor arm. The...

100% Hector Howe, not only is he a close friend of mine but he’s also a top notch engine builder. I’ve fitted many of his engines to various vw’s, all flawless including the 2276cc nitrous engine in my own bus and I’ve recently fitted a tuned up 1600 into my girlfriend beetle. If hector is...

Are the carbs balanced?

Modern parts eh 🤦🏻 we put 1 on Cullys 1776 years ago and it’s never been an issue. That was an old school Bugpack item though

https://www.coolairvw.co.uk/product/ac115630-type3-crankcase-dipstick-conversion-kit/ This is what you want

The pump fittings are 8mm Jamie, remove filter from back of pump and use a regular inline item then fit this, problem solved https://www.csp-shop.com/en/exhaust-heating/fuel-tank-outlet-kit-8mm-298-221-311a-24731j.html

Carter rotary pumps the fitting are part of the body and 8mm.

John at aircooled.net was a very clever and helpful man. I run a set of his special aluminium push rods in my 2276 race motor, it was a huge loss to the ACVW world when he shut up shop, thankfully he’s left his online literature up for people to still use 🙏🏻

The CSP drums are worth every penny. All the other repro drums are chocolate

I agree, engines been run with too much timing or been really lean

You need to paint that beam man, it’s so clean in there

I’d recommend getting the entire rotating assembly balanced if you do end up doing a rebuild. Pulley, timing gears, all the spacers, crank, flywheel and pressure plate. Will help with smoother running and longevity.

🫣 If the flywheel has come loose then it’s likely mullered the bearings and possibly the case

Little bit of fun this afternoon 🤓

Glad you sorted it, I’m an advocate of oil temp gauges but it’s frustrating when they read wrong 🙄

Scat

Dinner at the beach the other night

They should actually have a spring under the pedal as well. However these days on 99% of buses it is broken or long gone. However yes the buttys kit is an upgrade I suggest on all buses

I can only imagine! 356 engine parts aren’t easily replaced 🫣💀

That crank is scrap now