Beetle engine build

[67panel]

Having a clear out and fund raiser, dragged that 1300 Beetle engine out and stripped it down. Found I have enough stuff to rebuild it , bearings, 1679 P&Bs ,110 cam, new rear seal and push rod tubes and gaskets. 1600 twin port heads , vac or 009 dist and either 31 carb or twin Webber 36IDF carbs. Only bit I am short of is a crank pully.

 

[67panel]

I forgot how hard it it to clean the case 1/2s, been sat 20 odd years and still had the dried on crud from the Beetle!!! 4 hours with a small wire brush, screw driver and 3 pots of Jizer

 

[67panel]

Come down with a stinking cold so not touched it, well at least it will have dried out when I get to it.

 

[67panel]

Back on it after Crimbo as need to get it done, also have to finish the panel. Entered my hot rod I am building in a show at the 3 Counties in April and not going to be finished but have to get as much done as I can.

 

[67panel]

Well thats a bust, casing is scrap due to wear at thrust main bearing. Anyone want any bits? 110 cam, used 1679 P&Bs and 1600 twin port heads.

 

[ozziedog]

Well thats a bust, casing is scrap due to wear at thrust main bearing. Anyone want any bits? 110 cam, used 1679 P&Bs and 1600 twin port heads.

You ain’t having a lot of luck with it lately bud. I’m home with the same Chrimbo lurgey as you possibly had. My ribs are aching from coughing and my tum muscles think Mr Tyson has been working out on them. This is getting to be a regular Chrimbo event for me.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,, sad old fart syndrome for me I think

 

[static]

“sad old fart syndrome”

“Also known as ‘SOFS’, this chronic condition afflicts much of the EarlyBay.com membership ranks”

- BBC Documentary, “The Heartbreak of SOFS”

 

[sparkywig]

“sad old fart syndrome”

“Also known as ‘SOFS’, this chronic condition afflicts much of the EarlyBay.com membership ranks”

- BBC Documentary, “The Heartbreak of SOFS”

Probably only a small percentage actually.

 

[gas1man]

You ain’t having a lot of luck with it lately bud. I’m home with the same Chrimbo lurgey as you possibly had. My ribs are aching from coughing and my tum muscles think Mr Tyson has been working out on them. This is getting to be a regular Chrimbo event for me.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,, sad old fart syndrome for me I think

WOW, seems a load of people have it. Feel the same way Ozzie.

J & P

 

[ozziedog]

WOW, seems a load of people have it. Feel the same way Ozzie.

J & P

S.O.F.S. Is exactly what I’m gonna call it from now on. I’m there already, you’ll be there in a couple of years Pip won’t get there as she is way too nice.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,, S.ad O.ld F.art S.yndrome