hey guys, it's notched.

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hey. here's my intro. i've been a 'rodder at heart for a while. i think i've figured out why. more on that later. anyway, i've been a member on the stf forum for a while. so, here's my story. i've been into vw's for a long, long time. i still own every vw i've ever bought, never sold one of them. ok, so i only have 3. here they are:

a '63 notchback. plans are to give it the 'rod look. flat paint, stripped down, no frills. it currently has a stock motor with a '68 pan. i just picked up some pedrini rims for it. i'm going to sandblast them and i think that will go with the flat paint well.

a '68 squareback. all stock. i bought it when i was 17 for $100. currently no motor. has no pan. hmmmm wonder where that went. i'm not sure what i'm going to do with this one.

a '69 squareback. it has '67 euro fenders with sidemarkers. chopped 3.5 inches. big window in back (c pillar cut out. under construction. i'm really thinking about turning this into a roadster. no top. and i'd like to replace the dash with one from a bus as well as the front window.

a ?? sandrail. oregon has some of the best dunes in the usa!

oh, my name is phillip and i'm an alcoholic. :funny: glad to be with you guys. you all complete me. :grin:

i'm in southern oregon currently, but i do tons of work in portland. i'm an art director and believe it or not i'm working on the redesign of microsoft.com. i've worked for lots of clients including: adidas, nike, levi's, salomon, bonfire, disney, nissan, mci(long time ago), intel, xerox and microsoft (wish it were Apple. :grin: )

that's my story, and i'm sticking to it.

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damn, i update this about as often as i work on my car...

hmmm, i guess that's the point.

well, my '69 is now a speedster. no top. i found a bus dash, and it needs to be welded in.

i'm thinking about a voodoo theme for this car. does a car need a theme? tatooed skull shift knob - that's where i'll start.

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Few old pics of my '69

This is what it looked like before I bought my first saw-zall:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/my69/images/before.JPEG

Some pics after it was mostly tacked together:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/my69/images/threequarterback.JPEG

Driver's side:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/my69/images/driverside.JPEG

Passenger side front window area:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/my69/images/frontwindow.JPEG

Cutting the gutter off:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/my69/images/gutter.jpg

Close up:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/my69/images/gutter_close.jpg

I need to post some more recent pics. I screwed up some of the roof, so it's now a speedster. If I were to do it again, I think I'd leave the roof intact. I quartered it, which is really difficult to get back together.

So, that's my '69 speedster. I'll look for some old pics of my Notchback.

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This is a car that I am trying to model mine after. Actually the first car that was my inspiration for my speedster was the safari window Squareback that was in VW Trends, I think it was Feb. '87. That car was friggin' cool. A little pimp, but that's ok.

Those were the days, back when VW Trends didn't suck as hard.

Anyway, I found this pic, and I'm going to do the Bus dash swap. I have a Bus dash, and I just need some &^%$ time...

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/type3_vert/20446.jpg

I'm not going to do the safari windows, I'm going to use my windshield frame, which is chopped already.

Here's another pic:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/type3_vert/20447.jpg

Damn! A Bus dash just looks sooooo right in a Type 3.

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Oh, here's the other car that was/is the inspiration for my speedster:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/type3_vert/square_roadster.jpg

I thought about that type of a windshield, but I decided against it. I guess they are a little dangerous, since they don't hold back flying objects as well as a full frame. Normally I wouldn't worry about safety, but with two young kids, my parental mentality overrides my James Dean ideolgy, "Live fast, die young, and leave a beautiful corpse".

Anyway, that's my idea. I'll try to post new pics and some drawings soon...

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I found a pic of that safari window Squareback:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/type3_vert/safari_square_1.jpg

It's a little more minitrucker than what I remember, but still had some killer ideas. Damn, paint it flat black, and add some different wheels, oh, and some flames. That's what I'm gunna do. I'll do some other stuff too, but that'll be the idea. I'm thinkin' about a carson top too. Hmmmm.

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I like a lot of the ideas in this concept drawing, er, cartoon:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/illustrations/cartoon/super_vw/Photo850.jpg

I really like the wood slat floor in the back!

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I haven't done shit on my car since the last post. How's that for an update?

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I've been distracted from my street cars, but have been working on my sandrail for a bit. I've installed and fabricated motor mounts into the engine cage for a 2.3l EFI Turbo Ford motor.

Just thought I'd share:

http://volkshaus.com/sandrail/sandrail_odyessy_build_10_04/images/PA103533.jpg

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Here's a concept drawing for the speedster Squareback:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/illustrations/selecta/type3_speedster.jpg

I need to redo the flames, they were a quick idea. I'm thinking more traditional, like the Square in my avitar.

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Found this pic of a 80's speedster Square:

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/type3_vert/80s_square.jpg

I love the windshield and the suicide doors. This has a look that's pretty timeless, 'cept for the 8 spokes...

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I've been gathering parts for my Square project for a while... I now have all off the parts that I need to perform some of the mods. I have an early bus dash, early bug headlight buckets, and a new windshield frame top from a doaner Square. I'm hoping to work on the speedster when the weather gets better.

Oh, and I have enough funds to build a my motor for the Notch Rat. Stay tuned for more info on this.

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Here is a concept for the Notch Rat: Stock wheels, no caps, fat tires in the back, skinny up front. Keepin' the paint all faded for now. I think I'll clear coat it with some satin.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/illustrations/selecta/63_notch_ratrod.jpg

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I have the hood on my speedster mostly done. I cut out the bump that holds the VW emblem, and flattened it out, and rewelded it back in. I also pulled the ridge in the center of the hood to a nice point. Looks pretty good. I have some more minor welding to do, and some finish work on the metal, then onto some body putty. I'll try to post pics soon.

Next up is the bus dash. I'm going to fill everything in, and figure out how to mount the pods. I'm basically using the rear tail light housings from a 65-67 Type 3. These will be in the center, and hold guages. I originally wanted some hood pods, but I think this idea will work out better. I've seen some muscle cars like this (Corvette?).

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Oh, forgot...

I started prepping the fenders for the Type 1 headlight buckets. One fender has quite a bit of bondo by the original bucket. I keep grinding on it...

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Man, I've been busy working on my rail. It's almost done!! I think I may have the worlds first Rat Rod rail...

A few pics of the 2.3 EFI Turbo motor:

http://www.volkshaus.com/sandrail/sandrail_11_6_05/PB076516.JPG

http://www.volkshaus.com/sandrail/sandrail_11_6_05/PB076515.JPG

http://www.volkshaus.com/sandrail/sandrail_11_6_05/PB076517.JPG

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I'm blogging now: http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?auto...blog&blogid=19& (http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?automodule=blog&blogid=19&)

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I'll have to update this now that the blog ain't workin'...

My primary focus right now is the 2332 EFI motor that I'm working on for my Rat Notch.

So far my case is all machined for 94s and the 84mm crank
I have my DRD Stage 5 heads
EFI computer is reprogrammed by CB Performance
1 5/8 uncoated header purchased with a dynomax muffler
Crank, rods, flywheel, clutch/pressure plate is all balanced

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Exhaust from Kymco:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/one_five_eighths_type3_kymco_exhaust.jpg

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Some older pics on the 2332 that were in my blog:

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/case_crank_rods/crank_bearing.jpg

One main bearing in place!

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/case_crank_rods/crank_rod_number_1.jpg

1st rod in place!

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/case_crank_rods/crank_rod_number_2_3.jpg

2nd and 3rd rods in place!

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/case_crank_rods/crank_rod_number_4.jpg

All four getting torqued down.

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/case_crank_rods/crank_rod_all.jpg

Since then everything is done with the crank. My case is all machined and drilled for full-flow.

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Some pics of the tin that I took down to get hot tanked.

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/tin/old_tin_1.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/tin/old_tin_2.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/tin/old_tin_3.jpg

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Some pics of the 2332 shortblock progress:

Case tapped for Type 3 full-flow

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/tapped_full_flow_typ3_1.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/tapped_full_flow_typ3_2.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/tapped_full_flow_typ3_3.jpg

Checking the distributor drive shaft for clearance

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/checking_dist_drive_shaft_1.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/checking_dist_drive_shaft_2.jpg

Clearanced side of case for distributor drive shaft

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/checking_dist_drive_shaft_3.jpg

Drive shaft in place

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/checking_dist_drive_shaft_4.jpg

Installing small crank bearing

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/crank_bearing_install.jpg

Small crank bearing on

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/crank_bearing_on.jpg

Checking large crank bearing in case

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/crank_bearing_check.jpg

Had a lot of problems with the key for the fan. You can see how this crank was machined too far down into the shoulder. The key kept moving to far down

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/crank_keyway.jpg

Here you can see the key pushing down too far

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/crank_problem_key.jpg

After some creative clearancing on the key, it fit and the oil washer fit (what the hell is that thing called?)

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/crank_fan_key_in.jpg

Installing cam gear (ooooooo, I love the sound of straight cut gears!)

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/installing_cam_gear.jpg

Installing cam bearings

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/installing_cam_bearings.jpg

Checking cam play against thrust surface

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/checking_cam_play_against_thrust.jpg

Cam back out, installing lifters

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/installing_lifters.jpg

Crank installed

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/crank_installed_1.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/crank_installed_2.jpg

Crank and cam installed

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/crank_cam_installed_1.jpg

Now you can really see those straight cut gears! 8)

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/crank_cam_installed_2.jpg

Closing the case (it will have to get opened up on more time after the cam is dialed in)

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/closing_case_1.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/closing_case_2.jpg

Case closed

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/case_closed.jpg

Check out the recessed washers

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/case_bolted_1.jpg

Case fully bolted down, nuts torqued to 25lbs (remember this is not final)

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/case_bolted_2.jpg

Dropping in temp pistons and barrels

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/dropping_in_temp_piston_1.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/dropping_in_temp_piston_2.jpg

Don't worry, we're just using these pistons temporarily to dial in the cam

The correct pistons are ordered for the 84mm crank

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/dropping_in_temp_piston_3.jpg

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Dialing in the cam

Deck height tool used to find TDC

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/finding_tdc.jpg

If you look at No. 1 intake, Dan had a lifter with a rod welded to it

I think this is No. 1 intake...

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/cam_dial_in_1.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/cam_dial_in_2.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/cam_dial_in_3.jpg

It's tough to tell, but Dan is rotating the crank and watching the guage here

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/cam_dial_in_4.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/cam_dial_in_5.jpg

Guage at TDC

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/cam_dial_in_6.jpg

This is a nice closeup of the dial indicator guage and the lifter tool

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/cam_dial_in_7.jpg

I guess this is the reader's digest big print version (degree wheel)

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/degree_wheel.jpg

One bolt in cam gear getting tightend down after cam is dialed in

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/cam_gear_through_case.jpg

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/short_block/cam_gear_tighten.jpg

So, that's where we're at. Short block pretty much done. Just need to pull the case apart and take out the lifter tool, drop in the rest of the lifters and tighten down the cam. Dan also wanted to make sure the cam bolts have enough clearance from the case.

Dan had to order some parts for the long block. He said we could hit it again next weekend. I'll have to bring more peanut-butter shakes...

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Just purchased a cool steering wheel for the Rat Notch:

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/medium/1489744.jpg

Still waiting to get my 2332 to a long block. My engine builder is moving, he's sold his shop and has another shop he is moving into. Hopefully in the following weeks we'll get back to it.

One of the ideas I've been thinking about is cutting down my throttle bodies to have more room in a Type 3 engine bay. Cutting them isn't the problem, it's trying to find a highly competent person to weld them back together and have them remachined. I'm trying to find someone local. I may need to send them out.

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My MSD distributor, coil and wires finally shipped out from AJ Simm's shop. That's the last big (expensive) thing that I needed to buy. Can't wait till it gets here.

My engine builder is still getting his new place organized.

Got 5 of my wheels loose from tires and am starting to refinish them today.

Here's a shot of one of them (old school Rivieras):

http://volkshaus.com/images/wheels/strange_rivieras.jpg

I'm going to sand blast them and then satin clear coat them. I like the raw look. I may have the back side powder coated gloss black.

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http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/ignition/msd_group.jpg

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Just waiting for my pistons and barrels to get here to make it to a long block...

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Good weekend for the Rat Notch. I spent Saturday welding on a new receiver hitch on the front of my dad's trailer. Towed it over to my cousin's place to use the big welder. Welded up a few pieces of angle vertically to place the 2" receiver into place. Got it tacked in, and welded up. This kept me busy most of the morning Saturday.

Gave my other cousin a call to let him know that I welded up a receiver on the front of dad's trailer, and asked if I could borrow his Warn wench. He said, "You welded up a 1" receiver? The wench is mounted on a 1 inch receiver tube"

D'oh! Took a trip down to the trailer parts store to see if they make an adapter, thankfully they did. Picked that up and brought it over to my cousin's place to pick up the wench and everything fit together fine.

I kinda wished I would have mounted the receiver further toward the front of the trailer, but it will work.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/non_vw/trailer_receiver_wench/trailer_receiver_wench_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/non_vw/trailer_receiver_wench/trailer_receiver_wench_2.jpg

Today, Harrisen and I decided to try the wench out with a spare Type 3 pan that I had on the side of the house. Pulled it up just fine.

In these pics, we already loaded it onto the trailer in the side yard

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/spare_typ3_pan/spare_typ3_pan_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/spare_typ3_pan/spare_typ3_pan_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/spare_typ3_pan/spare_typ3_pan_3.jpg

Had an early Easter dinner with my family and parents. Then we got back to loading up the Notch. Wench worked flawlessly.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_3.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_4.jpg

The dogs seemed very interested in the whole process...

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_5.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_6.jpg

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http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_17.jpg

Harrisen hooking up the tow chain

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_18.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_19.jpg

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http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_21.jpg

Harrisen at the controls

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_22.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_23.jpg

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http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/63_notch_resurrection/63_notch_resurrection_28.jpg

As you can see, it got dark on us. For some reason, I don't have a final pic of the Notch on the trailer.

Dropped it at my friend David's shop tonight. I'm renting space from him. Can't wait to start working on it this week.

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Ordered my 94mm pistons and barrels. As soon as I have those, I can build the long block!!

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Yea! Pistons and barrels came in today! Also picked up a few misc parts that are needed to finally, FINALLY start the final build of my 2332. I'm going to try everything I can to get this bitch on the road for Steve Meet!

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Engine update. New build sessions.

This is where we left off. Short block was almost done. It sat in hibernation for a bit.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/case_in_hibernation.jpg

Balanced flywheel (balanced with whole rotating assembly, crank, rods and pressure plate)

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/flywheel_slightly_lightened_and_balanced.jpg

Final assembly of short block. I didn't have all of the lifters in before. Cam plug wasn't in either. And, had to torque down the cam bolts.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/cam_timing_bolts_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/cam_timing_bolts_2.jpg

Final torque of cam bolts

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/cam_bolts_final_torque_1.jpg

Cam in. Final assembly of the short block. I wish I would have taken more pics here. The other half of the case received the rest of the lifters. My engine builder had some cool springs to keep the lifters in place. I really wish I had a pic of that. O-rings added to the 6 case studs. Special German sealant added between the case halves. Cam plug in. One thing to note is that Dan likes to start tightening the two cam studs first on the case.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/short_block_final_assembly.jpg

Test fit of full flow fittings

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/test_fit_full_flow_fittings.jpg

I'm using 94mm Mahle "B" pistons for the 5.5" rods

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/pistons_94b.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/pistons_checking.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/pistons_checking_2.jpg

Adding cylinder studs (I don't know how I ended up with so many of these pics...) Engine builder had a cool tool that fit over the studs, and would allow for tightening without utilizing the threaded areas

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/adding_cylinder_studs_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/adding_cylinder_studs_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/adding_cylinder_studs_3.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/adding_cylinder_studs_4.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/adding_cylinder_studs_5.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/adding_cylinder_studs_6.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/adding_cylinder_studs_7.jpg

My engine builder likes to set end play while the pistons and barrels are still off. Can't get an accurate measurement with them on.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/setting_endplay.jpg

The pistons were weighed and came out dead even out of the box!

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/weighing_pistons_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/weighing_pistons_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/weighing_pistons_3.jpg

Had to check the deck height. This motor is set up with a zero deck.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/checking_deck_height_with_shims_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/checking_deck_height_with_shims_1.jpg

Pic of the shims used for the cylinders

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/cylinder_shims.jpg

Once the correct number and size of cylinder (barrel) shims were established, we started final assembly pistons and barrels

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/pistons_final_assembly_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/pistons_final_assembly_2.jpg

Some shots of my DRD Racing Heads – These are DRD Stage 5 heads. 40x35, ported and polished, matching intakes, bench flowed. Some of the pics have two valves out to see inside

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/drd_stage5_heads_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/drd_stage5_heads_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/drd_stage5_heads_3.jpg

Close up of the intake

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/drd_stage5_heads_intake_1.jpg

CCing the heads (this may be out of order, I can't remember if we did this earlier)

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_cc_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_cc_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_cc_3.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_cc_4.jpg

Final assembly of the the heads

.060 copper head shims were used.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/060_head_shims_1.jpg

This copper shim was inserted into the head. I don't have a good pic of the copper shim in the head unfortunately...

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/060_head_shim_2.jpg

One side

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_and_pistons_final_assembly_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_and_pistons_final_assembly_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_and_pistons_final_assembly_3.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_and_pistons_final_assembly_4.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_and_pistons_final_assembly_5.jpg

Other side

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_and_pistons_final_assembly_other_side_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_and_pistons_final_assembly_other_side_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/heads_and_pistons_final_assembly_other_side_3.jpg

Voila! Almost a longblock! Just need to set up the valve train geometry.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/almost_longblock.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/head_closeup.jpg

Leak down test was between 12 and 18% for all cylinders!

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/leak_down_test.jpg

That's where we're at. Next up, rockers!

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Started working on the front end of the Rat Notch

Mmmmmmm, shinny rotors (with a little rust, just for good measure).

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_1.jpg

Crusty old rotors, and a bunch of crap all over them.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_2.jpg

I came around the corner and my friend David had this mask on because of all the barn yard matter all over the front of the Notch. :lol:

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_3.jpg

Nice shot of both rotor sets.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_4.jpg

Crusty old soft lines.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_5.jpg

New soft lines!

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_6.jpg

Something old. Something new. (rivet!)

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_7.jpg

Bad lower ball joint on pass side.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_8.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_9.jpg

Worn out ball joint on left (duh.) New German on right.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_10.jpg

New ball joint in.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_11.jpg

Kind of a crappy pic, but I had a bad bolt on the driver side. I think the ball joint wasn't seated right.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_12.jpg

Adding new races into the rotors.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_13.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_14.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_15.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_16.jpg

Replacing dust caps.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_17.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_18.jpg

All back together.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_19.jpg

Happy Notch!

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/front_end_rebuild_20.jpg

Next time, rear brakes!

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The oil pump (30mm), and oil cooler that I ordered came in! I hope to get some time in on the 2332 this week.

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OK. Rear brakes are almost done. I have replaced all the shoes and wheel cylinders. I need to replace the soft lines now. I have a few pics. Will try to post in the next few days.

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Pulled the Notch body off the pan tonight. Also pulled the crusty old motor. I'm hoping to temporarily plug in a 1835 that I have for a hot rod show coming up this month.

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Spent the eve at the shop cutting out the old rear engine hanger mount that was fubared. I started out trying to zap out the spot welds, but ended up using an air cutter. Hopefully I can get the replacement in, and aligned up OK.

Plan is to take the 1835 I have down to the shop tomorrow and get the rear main seal in. Hopefully I can run the motor on the engine stand to see what else it may need.

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Some quick pics of the rear brakes:

Old shoes

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_end_rebuild/63_rear_brakes_1.jpg

Old drum (reused it)

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_end_rebuild/63_rear_brakes_2.jpg

Old wheel cylinder

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_end_rebuild/63_rear_brakes_3.jpg

New shoes

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_end_rebuild/63_rear_brakes_4.jpg

New shoes and cylinder on one side

(sorry for the blurry pic)



http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_end_rebuild/63_rear_brakes_5.jpg

Notice that you don't have to take the axle nut off? Gotta love the Type 3!

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Got the old 1835 that I had in my garage running on the engine test stand Friday!! I had a bad rear main seal, so I pulled the pressure plate, clutch and flywheel and replaced the rear main seal and flywheel o-ring. Got everything back together, and changed out the custom sandrail exhaust for the old trusty S&S header that I had. Added a new mechanical fuel pump, and she fired up after a bit! Had a little trouble getting the fuel to the carbs, but now she runs! I have to do a little tune up on the old girl; need plugs, wires, points, condensor and a cap. Oh, checked the valves, and they didn't need any adjustment.

I'm going to plug that into the Notch for the interim. Will get back to the 2332 this weekend. My engine builder has finals this week. I thought he said last week...

Anyway, I'll plug in the motor in the next few days. I'm contemplating switching out the pan, since the body is off right now...

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Some recent pics:

Pan – this is the '68 pan that I was going to use for the '63 Notch, but I'm going to use another pan instead.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/pan/pan_for_notch_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/pan/pan_for_notch_2.jpg

Front brakes – shot of new soft lines

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/front_end_rebuild/beam_with_new_brake_lines.jpg

Shot of rear brake lines – I'm still replacing these

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_end_rebuild/rear_brake_lines.jpg

Cool steering wheel that I have – Lancer 400!

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/steering_wheel/lancer_400_steering_wheel.jpg

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For some reason, the rear engine body mount was mangled when I bought the Notch

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_engine_mount/rear_engine_mount_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_engine_mount/rear_engine_mount_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_engine_mount/rear_engine_mount_3.jpg

Hot Rod Harry doing a little cuttin'

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_engine_mount/hot_rod_harry_helping_with_engine_mount.jpg

Blue Steel !! - If you're not a fan of Zoolander, you won't get this pose

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_engine_mount/harrisen_blue_steel.jpg

Me, in the Cut - Weld - Drive uniform with air saw!

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/rear_engine_mount/me_cut_weld_drive.jpg

This is the 1835 I had in my sand rail – replacing the "custom" sandrail exhaust and replacing the rear main seal

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/crusty_but_trusty_1835_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/crusty_but_trusty_1835_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/crusty_but_trusty_1835_3.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/crusty_but_trusty_1835_4.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/crusty_but_trusty_1835_5.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/crusty_but_trusty_1835_6.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/crusty_but_trusty_1835_7.jpg

Moving the engine test stand

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/moving_engine_test_stand_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/moving_engine_test_stand_2.jpg

1835 on test stand with my friend David removing the fuel pump block-off

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/1835_on_engine_test_stand.jpg

Here's an overall shot of the shop that I rent from my friend David

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/1835/shop_photo.jpg

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Wooohooo! Got the pan switched! At least the new beam and rear sub-frame are on the good pan. And it's solid! I need to find some POR-15 here locally, and get that sucker sealed up!

I'll post new pics when I can!

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Finally got some new tires mounted on my old-school Rivieras. Ended up getting some 205-70-15 for the rear and 185-65-15 for the front. They look good! I just hope I can stuff them under my rear fenders... I may be switching out to short axles tonight...

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Made some good progress on the Rat Notch this last weekend.

Friday:

Let's see, got new plugs, wires, cap and rotor on the crusty 1835 GEX motor. Motor bolted to the trans.

New master cylinder bolted in, ran a new hard line from the MC to the rear junction. New soft lines in the rear.

Welded part of the pan that has the pedal block on it. This area was cracked from stress.

The cool old-school Rivieras that I had wouldn't clear the front caliper! I ended up switching the new tires to the Porsche 2.0 liter wheels that I have. Not quite the look I wanted, but still 70s era. Need to get rid of the black paint, and see how it looks with that area unpolished.

At about midnight or so, we placed the body back on the pan. Most of the pan bolts are on...

Saturday:

Finished up the brakes. Mounted two Willwood brake fluid reservoirs and ran lines to the master cylinder. Ran lines to from the fuel tank to the hard line in front and mounted the tank.

Oh, had a new key made for the ignition. The other broke off...

Started working on the wiring. Switched out the voltage requlator from a 6v to a 12v. Finally figured out that the old wiring bypassed the voltage requlator... Gotta love people who are wiring "experts."

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Minor progress and setbacks yesterday.

Had bad starter, so we replaced that with a new hi-torque starter that I had bought for my sand rail. Starter works!!

Had trouble with the ignition switch. It seems to be bad. So, as an alternative, we will use a push button switch. I need to pick one up.

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Soooo... Last Friday I drove the Rat Notch!!!!

I worked on the wiring for most of the evening. I have two head lights, two front running lights and a left tail light. Just need to fix the right tail and figure out what's goin' on with the brake lights. Oh, and need some turn signals...

I ended up having a missing ignition switch. Part of it anyway. So I have a toggle switch for the power to the coil, and a push button starter until I can fix the ignition switch.

My friend Ethan helped me out with the brakes. We bleed the crap out of them. I think there's still some air in the line, but we'll get them dialed in.

Motor is running kinda funky. Coughs and sputters. The throttle is sticky too. But she runs!!!!

:dancing:

Here is a link to a video of me starting the car:

http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=6331442499900191437

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Maiden voyage home from the shop was a bust!!

Too low + fatty tires + my big ass = dead car.

Will have to switch to another set of wheels/tires.

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A little update. Had a few issues other than the tires. I have the different tires until I can switch to short axles.

I had a weird arcing problem with my coil. It was positioned too close to the fuel pump, and the wire was arcing to the fuel pump housing. Got that fixed. Coil is in the stock location.

The big issue was the engine compartment, and the dual Dells not having enough room. I thought I made enough room for the fuel banjo fittings, but totally forgot about the accelerator pump linkages on both carbs. Turns out that these were hitting the side of the engine bay, and I broke both sides of linkages!! This sucked.

So, I've since then cut the hell out of the engine bay, and have tons of room now. This will be good for the throttle bodies and their fuel rails that will eventually go into the Rat Notch.

I've borrowed some linkages from a friend, and that's fixed. My friend Ethan rebuilt one carb, and we need to rebuild the other.

So, that's where the Rat Notch stands... needing one carb to be rebuilt.

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Judas Priest... I haven't updated this in a looooong time. I've rebuilt the other carb. The Notch is drivable, but I need to get a new title and license for it... I still need to do a bunch of small stuff to it. Wiring needs help. I only have a tail light and brake light on the driver side. No blinkers...

I just ordered the rocker assemblies for the 2332... It's been almost two years in he making of this motor. Damn I hate waiting for other people...

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I swear I have the worst luck building my 2332. I ordered rockers from Scat a while ago. Well, they've been on back order forever. I decided to cancel that order, and bought some from DRD Racing Heads. They should ship out next week. Hopefully.

My Notch is sitting without carbs right now. I had borrowed some accelerator pump linkages from a friend, but he needed them back. So now I need to order some from CB - they're for the 40 DRLA Dell'Ortos.

Not much else going on. It's been to cold to work on any thing in the garage...

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Finally makin' some progress on the 2332 for my Notch! My rocker assemblies are here from DRD. I started to figure out my push rod length. I ended up with about .485" of lift on Saturday. But, I think I may have had the swivel feet adjusters a too far out. I'll double check this on Monday.

And I have my own work bench and engine stand at the shop I share! It's pretty dang cool!

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I've actually made more progress. All the push rods are cut. Thanks to my friend David @ Bug Boys Classic VWs! Rocker assemblies are all in place too.

Spent last Saturday doing a few things. Got the tin mostly trimmed up. The 3/4 side fit perfect. The 1/2 side needed some trimming to fit the aluminum case, by the bellhousing flange. I have one small area that I need to figure out what to do where the tin is hitting part of the head on the 1/2 side. After that, just need to straighten a little here and there, and I think I need to weld up one or two small cracks.

Got my 1 5/8 exhaust on after having to cut at the no. 2 port. The motor is a little longer than stock. I think I have a .060 shim at the head, and a .060 on the bottom of the cylinder. If memory serves. I cut and rewelded to get 2 and 3/4 to fit. 1 just needed a BFH to work. It's on! Looks good too! The only thing left on the exhaust is to weld in the O2 bung after the collector.

Started working on the oil pump. My friend Jeff helped me out. I had to clearance for the cam gear bolts. Lots of grinding and testing. I had to leave a little earlier than expected, but I think I got it. Will hit it again this Friday after work.

I'll post pics as soon as I can resize them...

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Some Pics:

Push rods cut. Rockers installed.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/rockers/rockers_installed_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/rockers/rockers_installed_2.jpg

Here you can see the Kymco exhaust not quite fitting on the 1/2 side. Just a little short.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_not_fitting_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_not_fitting_2.jpg

Cutting at no. 1 port. Or is it no. 2?

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_cut_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_cut_2.jpg

Test fitting exhaust.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_test_fit_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_test_fit_2.jpg

Welded back together.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_welded_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_welded_2.jpg

Copper exhaust gaskets.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_gaskets.jpg

Finished exhaust.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_finished.jpg

Throttle body with exhaust.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/exhaust/exhaust_with_throttle_body.jpg

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A few more pics:

Test fitting oil pump.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/oil_pump_test_fit_1.jpg

Pulling back out to see where cam bolts interfere.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/oil_pump_test_fit_2.jpg

Clearanced oil pump.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/oil_pump_clearance.jpg

Pump drive gear welded.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/long_block/oil_pump_gear_welded.jpg

That's all for now!

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The oil cooler is now installed. I'm using a Type 1 cooler. And using the Type 1 sender area.

Oil pump was installed. I did a final check on my clearancing with some dye. No interference. Used some cool sealing nuts. I need to find out what they're called. They're typically used as the 12 big case nuts too.

The fuel injection wiring was a mess. Had to remove a ton of electrical tape to inspect all the wiring. I had to replace one GM weather pack connector in the fuel injection harness, and repair two wires. Otherwise it looks good. I will also replace the two relays, so that I know they're OK.

Picked up and installed all the full-flow fittings (Push Loc and -8 fittings) that I got from Parker <--- love this shop. After two trips... I finally got all the plumbing that I needed.

Clearanced the rear engine carrier that I'm using to hold the oil filter and hang the muffler from.

My friend Ethan stopped by after he was done with work on Monday and got the push-pull linkage to work! It clears the MSD distributor and opens the throttle bodies wide open! Does not hit anything.

Got the breather stand on. Got the fuel pump block off on.

Distributor doesn't turn a lot, hopefully it's close to where it needs to be. It does hit the shroud when turning. May need to get one of those cool dash-mount timing controllers for it...

Got stuck on the fan. Couldn't get it to fit this odd crank. I need to get a sand paper flapper disk to clean it out inside really well. This crank has been consistently out .010 - had a heck of a time getting rod bearings to work.

Oh, started working on the hard lines for the fuel rails. Got 4 -6 fittings to run AN stuff. Will run aluminum hard lines to all the fuel rails.

New pics:

New oil cooler stud.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/oil_cooler_new_stud.jpg

Oil cooler and pressure fitting.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/oil_cooler_and_pressure_fitting.jpg

Oil cooler installed.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/oil_cooler_installed.jpg

Cylinder tin over oil cooler.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/cylinder_tin_in_place.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/cylinder_tin_over_oil_cooler.jpg

Cylinder tin test fit on 1/2 side.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/cylinder_tin_test_fit.jpg

Intake manifold gasket. I had to match these to the ports. DRD marked them for me.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/intake_manifold_gaskets_cut.jpg

Intake manifold test fit.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/intake_mainifold_test_fit.jpg

Cylinder tin test fit on 1/2 side with deflector plate.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/deflector_plate_with_plug_holes.jpg

Test fitting the distributor.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/distributor_test_fit_1.jpg

Final installation of oil pump and test fitting of full-flow fittings.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/oil_pump_install_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/oil_pump_install_2.jpg

Rear engine carrier test fit.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/rear_engine_carrier_test_fit_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/rear_engine_carrier_test_fit_2.jpg

Installing muffler. I need to take this back off, but it kept Harrisen busy...

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/muffler_install_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/muffler_install_2.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/muffler_install_3.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/muffler_install_4.jpg

Setting up the throttle body linkage. Had to clear the distributor.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/throttle_body_linkage_test_fit_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/throttle_body_linkage_test_fit_2.jpg

Inspecting the fuel injection wiring. This required taking off two miles of electrical tape...

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/fuel_injection_wiring_inspection_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/fuel_injection_wiring_inspection_2.jpg

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Starting to hook all of the connectors on.

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Gettin' closer!!

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Spent some more time this last Saturday on the wiring. Got the MSD box and distributor mostly wired in with the EFI loom. I have a power and ground wire to hook up on the MSD box. And one wire that runs from a relay to the fuel pump. Also a ground and power wire for the EFI computer along with a switched wire.

Also fabricated a simple aluminum bracket for the oil filter mount. Harrisen, my son, made this. Looks pretty good! I'm using the later model rear engine carrier to hold the oil filter mount and on the other side I'm going to use for a muffler hanger.

EFI + MSD wiring.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/efi_and_msd_wiring_1.JPG

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/efi_and_msd_wiring_2.JPG

I need to tap the head for the head temp sensor.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/efi_and_msd_wiring_3.JPG

EFI wiring.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/efi_wiring_1.JPG

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/efi_wiring_2.JPG

Control box and switched wire.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/efi_wiring_control_box.JPG

Oil filter mount using Parker -8 fittings.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/oil_filter_mount_1.JPG

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/oil_filter_mount_2.JPG

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** NEW pics added in the first post**

Some more work done this weekend. Spent time both Saturday and Sunday at my friend David's shop.

FINALLY got my fan on the *&^%$ crank. If ya'll remember, this crank was machined over on all the journals. And apparently the pulley (or fan on a Type 3) surface was as well. Had a hell of a time getting bearings to fit. So I used a flapper wheel to hone the fan out a little. After a long, long time I finally got it to fit on, not after realizing the outside was actually hitting the back half of the fan shroud! I fixed this with the flapper wheel as well.

After the fan was on, I was able to get the second half of the shroud on, then the pulley shroud. I had to clearance the hole for the alternator, since it had a flange-like area that interfered with the small alternator. The alternator I'm using is from the DDB (http://www.theddb.com) in Portland.

As you can see, there isn't any room between the alternator and the distributor. This is my next issue to resolve. I'm still not quite sure how to do this. Hope to get some time in this weekend to sort it out.

Another pic of the oil filter mount.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/oil_filter_mount_3.JPG

Fan.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/fan_install_1.JPG

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Pulley shroud on.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/pulley_shroud_1.JPG

In this pic you can see the flange that I've removed from the sheet metal.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/pulley_shroud_2.JPG

Alternator on with pulley and belt.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/alternator_msd_distributor_1.JPG

Here you can see the alternator and MSD distributor touching. I need to fix this so that the distributor can rotate.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/alternator_msd_distributor_2.JPG

Gettin' close!

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Sooooo close!

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Got a little more work done this weekend. Didn't get as much work done as I would have liked. I've been distracted by a big masonry project on the side of my house.

Anyway, started working on the fuel line. I'm using 3/8" steel tubing for my fuel with -6AN fittings. Picked up a 37 degree flare tool last Friday. It's really nice! Also picked up a sweet Weller soldering gun.

Started to put together my CB breather box. Also mounted the coil, and ran some coil wires from the MSD box. I had forgot about these! I keep working on my wiring. Every time I think I'm close, I find something else.

I also put the sump plate on, but I forgot to take a pic!

Some pics:

3/8" fuel line running to the fuel rails on the throttle bodies. The coil is mounted, but I haven't added the connectors to the end of the wires yet. You can also see that I need to tap the head for the temp sender for the EFI.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/fuel_line_and_coil_1.JPG

This is a pretty good shot of the fuel line. I had to make a few bends to go around the distributor and center pivot for the throttle body linkage. I'm going to add the fuel regulator on the 1/2 side. I've taken off the alternator, until I can fix the clearance issue with the distributor.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/fuel_line_and_coil_2.JPG

Nice close up of the fuel line. The line is really close to the throttle body. I'm going to fix this with some fittings.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/fuel_line_and_plug_wires.JPG

This is were I landed this weekend.

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And a shot of my work area.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_motor/final_assembly/my_work_area.JPG

So close, yet so far away...

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Some more progress on the 2332! I now have the flywheel, clutch and pressure plate on.

Week before last I tapped the fuel pressure regulator for 1/4" NPT so that I could use some -06 JIC fittings on the inlet and outlet. I also tapped the regulator for the vacuum fitting that I bought.

This last weekend I finished up all the hard line for my fuel system. Also fixed all the wires in the fuel injection loom. Had to replace one of the WeatherPac connectors that was broken. I really like these connectors, would love to get the real tool to crimp these. I ended up using some really small needle nose pliers to crimp all individually — what a pain!

Still have a few small things to work on: hook up the fuel pump temporarily for the engine stand break-in, add valve covers (may need to add a bung to the top of each one for the breather hoses), tap the 3/4 head for the EFI temp sender, set the timing and probably a few more things...

I'll try to post some new pics this week.

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Made a ton of progress Friday night. My friend Ethan helped fix the old vacuum hole on my fuel regulator. This resolved the last issue on my fuel system. Basically, I converted the fuel regulator to -06AN (JIC).

A few days ago (week ago?) my friend David helped me (meaning he did it, and I watched) tap the 3/4 head for the EFI temp sender. While I had the tins off to do this, I clearanced the 1/2 head fin to make the cylinder tin fit a lot better.

David came up with a pretty brilliant solution to my dilemma of where/how to place the gigantic sending unit for the Auto Meter oil pressure gauge. Ended up using a T off the typical Type 1 placement of the sending unit. Using a T with one male end and two female, running vertically, an idiot light sending unit was placed on top and the Auto Gauge sending unit was placed on the bottom. The bottom sending unit fits perfect in the space that's made by the cooling tin/cylinder head/cooling shroud/case. A little clearancing was needed to fit the tin up against the T.

Once all the tin was back on and all the injection system was reinstalled, all that was needed was to place the motor on the test stand and finish some temp electrical and test the fuel system. All the electronics (ECU, MSD box and assorted relays and fuse box) were placed on a table. All power leads were hooked up to the battery, including a switched lead to the ECU. Also all grounds were mated to the battery.

The fuel system was set up temporarily on the stand running a feed line from the tank to a few filters, to the fuel pump, to the fuel hard line running from the 3/4 side throttle body, to the 1/2 side throttle body, to the fuel regulator and back to the tank via a line sitting in the filler neck.

Now, to test the fuel line for leaks we need to power up the injection wiring. Power connected and no fuel pump action! After going through the wiring checking for anything obvious, even switching the two relays, nothing looks wrong! Well, we decided to run the pump direct, and get fuel. A quick adjustment of the pressure regulator and we have about 45lbs!

At this point I added the Scat stainless steel valve covers I picked up at BOR. These things rock and don't leak!

So, it's time to see if she'll start! Crank, crank, spit, sputter. Turn dizzy a litte more. crank, cough, almost starts. A little more turn. BAM she starts up! http://sovw.org/evo/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif It's now running and quickly is moved up to about 2000 RPMs with a few twists of the idle screws. We're all in pretty much amazement at this point. My 2332 is actually running on the test stand. A few drops of oil land on the floor after a while, but it seems to be coming from a tapped holes in the breather box that aren't plugged (this was probably my job. http://sovw.org/evo/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif ). Every thing seems to be OK, but it's running a like it's only on a 3 cylinders. I think it was my friend Derek that noticed that number 3 cylinder seemed to not work. Evidenced by the non-discoloration of the header coming out of the head. The other 3 cylinders were turning the header some nice shades of blue and purple, but number 3 is still the same steel color. After a certain point we shut down the motor (about 20 minutes).

After checking everything, including switching both injectors, switching wiring to the two injectors, pulling the plugs, checking for spark (really good spark BTW), noticing that number 3 spark plug looked like it just came out of the box, checking both 3/4 for compression (170/175 on both), my friend Jeff finally noticed that number 4 cylinder butterfly was open a little more than number 3. He then realized that the throttle shaft was twisted on this throttle body. After a bit of me watching Jeff (see the theme there?) twist the throttle shaft with a plier on each end (all end nuts. linkage and washers removed) it was really close to factory straight.

We then removed the push pull linkage and synched up all throttle bodies, and adjusted the linkage after. Once this was all done, I pushed go on the stand and it ran like a fricken champ!! The 3 side of the header was definitely turning blue/purple tones like the rest.

Ran it for a little longer and shut her down. I have a few things to wrap up here and there, but this engine is broken in!!!!!

How cool is that??

My motor runs!!

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Got the old motor pulled tonight. Working on the engine compartment. Got both my tail lights working in the Notch!

Waiting for my fuel rail to come back from the welder. Had to get it fixed. Also waiting for 20 feet of 3/8" hardline to get here from up North in Eugene. Plus a bunch of fittings to redo my fuel lines up to the tank.

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Update: My fuel rail is back from the welder and most of the fuel system is set on the motor. Last Friday my son and I worked on getting a bunch of work done. After cuttin' and hackin' up the engine bay, we finally got the motor in. It's a lot different configuration than the original 1500 single sidedraft motor! We also got the remote oil cooler mounted up above the trans. Still need to run the final oil lines to the engine. We also ran all the electronics to the inside of the car via the heater duct in the body. Need to fabricate the final mounting space in under the back seat. Just received a call that my fuel line and fittings are in. Need to pick these up and get the rest of the fuel system in place.

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I'm in the final stretch of installing my 2332. Some recent pics...

"T" fitting on tank

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/gas_tank_t_fitting.jpg

Factory EFI fuel lines at end of pan tunnel

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/factory_efi_pan_fuel_lines_1.jpg

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Fuel pump mounted — This is the first time I mounted this, I ended up moving it down into the front beam so that it's lower than the fuel tank

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/electric_efi_fuel_pump_old_location.jpg

Shot of the new brake fluid reservoirs that Ethan gave me (and installed!) a while ago

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/brake_fluid_reservoirs.jpg

Harrisen (notched jr.) removing the rear wheel to get access to the back fuel lines where they exit the pan

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/harrisen_removing_rear_wheel.jpg

2332 EFI beast in the engine bay

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/2332_in_engine_bay_with.jpg

More pics soon...

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A few older pics of the flywheel, pressure plate and clutch getting installed

Measuring end play with a dial gauge

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/flywheel_measuring_endplay_on.jpg

Aligning clutch with trans main shaft (works great!)

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/clutch_align.jpg

Pressure plate installed

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/pressure_plate.jpg

Detail of pressure plate and flywheel balance marks (two zeros together by bolt)

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/flywheel_detail_of_balance_marks.jpg

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Grounds fixed thanks to my main man Harrisen and help from my friend Jazzy Jeff. Started motor in Notch last Friday Night!! Woooohoooo!

Now I'm just working on a bunch of shakedown stuff. Have to wire the alternator in. Adjust my clutch. Add seat belts. Need to fix the brake lights. Find an engine cover in the backyard. Mount the oil pressure gauge. Replace the lower hinge on the passenger door. Fix the license plate light. Find a license plate. Add some more pan bolts. I'm sure there's more...

Did I tell you how snappy the motor is??? Ohhhhhhh yaaaaaaaa...

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Drove the Notch to our local VW meeting and then home last Saturday! Still a bunch of details to work on. Gotta lift the muffler up about 3 inches. Need to re-index the rear torsion bar 2 splines. Gotta get breather hoses down to the valve covers. Need some venting for sure. And hook up the alternator (still). most importantly track down the oil leak from the top of the motor.

This is my first stroker, and all I gotta say is me likey!!!!!!!

I drove my Notch with the 2332!!!!


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Some more work on the Rat Notch...

Did some work on the muffler — it was scraping the ground so we re-welded it

This is how low the muffler was before — really low!

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/muffler_before_1.jpg

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Muffler welded back on — this pic doesn't really show how much higher it is

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/muffler_welded_back_on.jpg

Muffler with new bumper and hitch!

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/muffler_with_bumper_and_hitch.jpg

Cleaning bumpers

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/cleaning_bumpers.jpg

Front bumper mounted

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/front_bumper_mounted.jpg

I guess the tabs on the engine lids on the older Type 3s were smaller — we had to improvise and grind the tabs smaller from the donor '69 Type 3 engine lid

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/harrisen_grinding_posts_for_engine_lid_1.jpg

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Harrisen, my son, working on the wiring for the alternator

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Detail of the DDB alternator wired in — notice that it just barely fits with the MSD distributor

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/alternator_wired_in.jpg

And all the dipstick parts getting cleaned in the dishwasher — shhhhhhh don't tell my wife Cindy!!

http://volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_install/cleaning_oil_dipstick_tube_parts_in_dishwasher.jpg

I still have a #&%$ oil leak — hope to get this fixed this weekend

I'm pretty sure the oil is leaking from the oil cooler

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Long overdue for an update! Well, actually not much to update. I still have my oil cooler leak. Just haven't had time to fix it. I ended up having to move from my shared shop space a while back. And had to move a lot of stuff!!

So, I now have a very cool shop/storage space that is 1900sf! How cool is that? I'm in the process of moving some more of my cars down to the space to make the wifey happy. Still need to move two Fastys and the Pigalle Variant. Then, I should have time to work on the Notch.

Oh, I now finally have my own engine stands. Ended up buying two. One bench and one floor stand. They both look like this one, but the second does not have the bench mount attachment:

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I'm working on a engine building bench for the one stand. So, that's the status for now...

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Quick update here. I should have a newer shop coming Dec 1st!

A few pics. Can't wait!!

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Time to build some benches... Move into the new shop Monday!!

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Time for an update!!

My son Harrisen and I built a few work benches for the shop a little while ago:

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They turned out really nice. We've built two, but want to build at least one more.

And the most important part of any shop, the 'frig!

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We've been working on my daughter's quad. It had a bad rod bearing.

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Lately, we've been working on the sandrail. Finally finished all the wiring and fuel.

First time with a rail on the lift. It's a little light on the front. I had to strap it down...

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We moved the fuel tank down about 1 foot. Was ridiculously high. Now I can see in the rear view mirror!

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Harrisen is a welding master. At least that's what he tells everyone! :roll:

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Harrisen just loves welding on the bottom of the rail. Can't ya tell???

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I gotta admit, the motor sure looks good in the cage.

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Wheeeeeeeeeeee! Lift is maxed out! :lol:

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Hope to finish it in a few weeks to go to the coast!!!

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Also, updating my hitch on the Dodge 2500 Diesel 4x4:

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Phils%20Photos/New_Hitch/Photo_060709_008.jpg_595.jpg

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Phils%20Photos/New_Hitch/Photo_060709_007.jpg_595.jpg

Not much aircooled VW action, but generally busy!

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Maybe I can save face. I forgot that I helped my friend fix a hole in his pan:

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Whoohooo! I got my sandrail motor running on Wednesday! I have some more work to do, there isn't any coolant in the cooling system, but I will fix that tonight. But it runs!!! I can't believe that I got the whole EFI wiring set up properly! Amazing!

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OK, drove the sandrail!! Man, the 2.3l EFI Turbo motor is pretty fun. It would be a great motor for a volksrod!

I have one small clutch / pressure plate issue to fix tonight, but that's it! Super easy fix.

I also finished installing the big hitch! 17,000lbs capacity!! I could carry every VW I own!!

I'll post some pics soon...

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A few updates: Got the clutch fixed on the rail, and took it to the coast. Something was wrong with the charging system. So, I bought a new alternator, and got it all fixed, then the motor crapped out!! Looking into this...

I got a FREE '70 Baja! The plan is to pull all the cool parts off of the rail and use them on the Baja. Will be nice to have something to drive on the street and to an offroad location. Perhaps it could be turned into a volksrod, someday...

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Some newer pics of the rail.

Harrisen working on wiring at the back.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/Sandrail/100_7158.JPG_595.jpg

New battery. Optima, RV blue top.

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Switch panels. I need to redo most of this wiring when I transfer all of the running gear to the Baja de Mexico.

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Mmmmmmm, turbooooooo. That's a real Garrett T3. These were factory on Ford 2.3s.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/Sandrail/100_7161.JPG_595.jpg

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I tried to post an update, but it said my "tolken" had expired? WTF??

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Now it's working! That was weird. Man, I retyped my update 4 times...

So, it's time for an update!

Earlier this year I scored this rear disc brake set up for my '63 Rat Notch. I'm going to convert it to IRS. And, this one has an ebrake!!

http://www.sovw.org/evo/modules/Forums/files/irs_lot_picture_1014_x_760_582.jpg

Nice, huh? I'm going to have a friend narrow the control arms, so that I can get a wider tire under the Rat Notch too.

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Not much else to report. We're working on Notched Jr's '70 Baja, slowly. Need to finish the back half of the cage. The plan is to convert an old Type 3 motor to a Type 1 upright. I have all the tin, and some nice polished tall IDF manifolds. Just need to get a Type 1 alternator. Would be nice if I had the one I gave away!

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Gettin' some shop time in!

Some pics of Harrisen's Baja before we started on it.

http://volkshaus.com/derek/E2/2007_1215-dash-panel.JPG

http://volkshaus.com/derek/E2/2007_1215tie-rod.JPG

http://volkshaus.com/derek/E2/2007_1215compressor.JPG

http://volkshaus.com/derek/notched/project-flowerpot.jpg

Parts:

Type 1 IDF intakes

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/Photo_112409_001.jpg_595.jpg

Rebuilt IRS trans

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http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/Photo_112409_003.jpg_595.jpg

Picked it up for $100

Misc parts that came with the trans

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Tires and wheels that I got from my friend Doug for a case of beer :funny:

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Today, thanks to my friend David Pickett @ Bug Boys — http://www.bugboys.net — I picked up the trans mounts, new bowden tube, new clutch cable, new throw out bearing, new throttle cable tube and probably some other stuff I've forgotten.

I'm into the Baja $160 + a case of beer now...

Some progress...

We had to pop these plugs out of the IRS trans that I picked up. VW used these plugs when using the transaxle case in a Type 3, so this trans was originally in a Square, Notch or Fasty... or maybe even a Type 34!

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A few pics of the Baja as is... It's rough

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Harrisen cleaning the trans cradle in the parts washer

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Cradle installed on trans

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We had to relocate this guy before installing the trans

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Trans instal

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Possible wheels: Jackman 8 spoke. I wanted to convert everything to wide-5, but Harrisen has other plans...

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7630.JPG_595.jpg

We started to tear down the old 1835 to convert it to upright Type 1 cooling...

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Headed down to the shop now...

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Got some more done today.

Needed to do some clearancing to get some bigger tires to fit... Bump stops are going away.

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http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7642.JPG_595.jpg

Engine is mostly complete, just needs cooling tin and alternator. Will get those on Monday.

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Here's were we're at. Need some j-tubes for the 1 1/2" exhaust. Also need a muffler — Harrisen wants a stinger... :roll:

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Got the tin from my friend Dan.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7649.JPG_595.jpg

Plus, today I picked up a bunch of parts that I needed for the motor. Will be a good weekend!

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Got some more done. I ended up getting a different Baja exhaust from my friend David. We installed it and took the whole motor down to the pressure wash place.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7653.JPG_595.jpg

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Started installing the tin. I did convert the oil cooler to upright Type 1, but didn't get a pic of that...

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http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7661.JPG_595.jpg

Need to get an alternator now...

So far, we're up to $320 total into the Baja.

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I have tons of parts for the Baja. But they're all wrapped up under the tree for Harrisen. The anticipation is killing me!!

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Got started on the brakes this weekend.

Old master cylinder:

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7808.JPG_595.jpg

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New master cylinder:

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7814.JPG_595.jpg

New master cylinder with Volvo reservoir:

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7815.JPG_595.jpg

Old brake shoes and wheel cylinder:

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http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7817.JPG_595.jpg

New shoes and wheel cylinder:

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http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7816.JPG_595.jpg

Drum back on:

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7818.JPG_595.jpg

This was Harrisen's first drum brake job. He did good!

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Harrsen is a little excited about his new seats that he got for Christmas... (Megen is on the left)

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:funny:

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Some pics from this weekend:

Harrisen welding in a patch on the floor.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7868.JPG_595.jpg

Shifter, shift rod and coupling in.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7865.JPG_595.jpg

Harrisen replacing the clutch cable.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7872.JPG_595.jpg

The seat frame I revamped.

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Bolted to the bottom of the seat.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7871.JPG_595.jpg

It's in, and Harrisen gives the OK!

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Discovered that we have a generator stand, and need to find an alternator stand... The pulleys didn't line up!!

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7863.JPG_595.jpg

It is starting to look like a motor though!

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7864.JPG_595.jpg

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Harrisen and I spent some time working on the rear cage yesterday. It was mostly frustrating, since the mount didn't work the way I thought it should. We ended up cutting the brackets back off. I have another idea that should work better. We'll get back to this tomorrow.

Harrisen cutting some tubing.

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This is the rear cage that we're working on mounting. My friend Ethan did some work modifying the cage with an upper level. We need to clear the stinger.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7879.JPG_595.jpg

Today, we continued working on the motor. This long block is using a Type 3 case, so we had to use this dip stick.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7883.JPG_595.jpg

Finally got the right alternator stand from my friend Derek. Actually have two of them now, have one from my friend David as well.

Harrisen bolting on the alt stand.

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7881.JPG_595.jpg

Test fit, and the pulleys finally line up!!

http://www.sovw.org/evo/zengallery/cache/Members%20Albums/Phils%20Photos/70_Baja/102_7882.JPG_595.jpg

My friend Derek stopped by and showed Harrisen how to put together a Type 1 fan/alternator set up. (I'm a Type 3 guy, I've never put one together before...)

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Getting really close to having a complete motor!!! Need a coil and need to put together the linkage for the carbs.

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After work on Friday the 4th, I headed down to the shop to work on the Baja with Harrisen and his friend Tyler. Got down there and no kids. I guess they got hungry and found a pizza birthday party to crash. While I was at the shop, my friend Derek showed up. We ended up making a short list of needs, mostly hardware and set out to find food, hardware and things neither of us really needed at the auto parts store. After driving from store to store, with a stop for some grub, we ended up back at the shop.

Harrisen and Tyler were there and anxiously awaiting orders. We finished running fuel lines and set up a custom fuel tank. It's definitely a one-off. Man, Derek has some mad-skills when it comes to fabrication!! We then mounted a temp coil to the firewall, partially hidden behind the fan shroud. The next task was to run some minimal electrical wiring to get the motor running. We also placed a battery in the tray area and wired it up. Installed the new starter, and some dork wired it wrong... :funny: Fixed that. Who knew the trigger wire was on the opposite side... The final task was to fix some linkage issues. Again, some dork set up the linkage incorrectly. :funny: The last task was to fix the accelerator pump linkages. Both sides were broken. I ordered all of the parts to fix each side, but the small nylock nuts were NLA. So we used one used one from the old linkage, and robbed another from the Cabrio Weber. On one side while taking off the accelerator pump diaphragm, we discovered that one of the springs was missing... And no replacement to be found. But we pressed on...

At the wee hours of the morning we began the process of starting the motor. We primed the carbs several times with fuel down into the bowl. Did you know that fuel melts small plastic shot glasses??? :funny: At first, we couldn't get any spark, but eventually this issue was resolved. Thanks again to Derek. He pulled the points and reset them. I'm not sure what fixed it exactly, but I'm sure the points did. Then, the timing was a little off. Well, way off actually. So Derek checked to see where the distributor should be clocked and got it close. After cranking and cranking we noticed that the clutch cable was really hot. I mean REALLY hot, smoking the grease that was on it. Again, some dork forgot to put on the ground strap from the body to the trans. :funny: Eventually it popped a few times. Not quite getting enough fuel... It was discovered that the custom fuel tank needed a custom vent. So, Derek loosened the cap on the Gaterade bottle. (Remember those mad-skills??) :funny: Once we did this and a lot more cranking, it eventually came to life!! At 3am on Saturday morning!

It's ALIVE!!!

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Both carbs with linkage and temporary filters

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Coil mounted

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Custom fuel tank :funny:

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Bowden tube and clutch cable installed

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New steering wheel

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Front turn signals

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Harrisen working on the motor

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Taking off old fender

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Picked up some much needed CV bolts the other day. Hopefully we can drive it around soon...

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Time for a looooooong overdue update. Finally fixed my oil leak! Also, did some mods that I’ve been thinking about for a while.

Fri/Sat

Pulled motor. On stand. Pulling off 3/4 cylinder tin to get to the oil cooler and seals.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/engine_out_tb_off.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/cylinder_tin_off.jpg

My old cooler seals were cracked and I probably over tightened the bolts.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/old_cooler_seals.jpg

I replaced them with new seals. And torqued the bolts down to 6-8lbs.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/new_cooler_seals.jpg

Everything back together.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/motor_back_together.jpg

While the motor was out. My son Harrisen (who’s 16 and an AWESOME welder) and I fabricated a pseudo Kafer brace and a mid mount. I was really worried about flex in the frame horns. I’m not currently running the rear “mount” because the part on the body was really mangled by the PO. Eventually I will replace this and have another part reduce engine/trans flex.

Mid mount (I’m only using 2 studs for now, I will use 4 eventually when I update this.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/mid_mount_1.jpg

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Harrisen welding the mid mount in. Note: Harrisen is a Lefty!

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Mid mount bracket fully welded in.

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Finished welding in the brackets for my cooler above the trans

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/cooler_above_trans_1.jpg

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/cooler_above_trans_2.jpg

For my frame horn bracing, I used 1.000” tubing with a .120” sidewall. Very sturdy stuff. I’ve used it to make mini-sandrail frames and secondary framing on full-size sandrails.

Cutting to fit.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/tubing_for_brace.jpg

Fitting.

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Cross brace tacked.

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Welded in. Notice new (to me) shocks!

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/side_brace_and_mid_mount.jpg

Both mid mount and two side braces welded.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/both_side_braces_and_mid_mount.jpg

Awaiting motor.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/rat_notch_on_lift.jpg

Ready to install.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/ready_for_install.jpg

Clearancing for coil. I will eventually move my coil to the right side.

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/clearance_for_coil.jpg

Back in!

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/motor_back_in_with%20cleaner_covers.jpg

On Sunday, I hooked up all of the electrical and fuel lines. Had some issues with my MSD loom. Had one connector that pulled apart, fixed that. Had the tach connector pull out. Fixed that connector.

Also, had an issue with my MSD distributor. It wasn’t seated properly. Fixed that. Had an issue with my ground strap to the body, pulled it, and cleaned the paint, er, rust off, and that was fixed.

Then she fired up! Set the timing. Timing was off before. At about 7 degrees at idle now. Not sure what total advance is. I had the wrong type of light for that.

I have a weird flat spot at about 2200-2500rpm. I thought it was timing, but I’m pretty sure it’s the fuel injection. I need to call CB Performance and see if they have any ideas...

Next up is front shocks, fix my passenger door hinge, seat belts, ignition switch, lights.

Oh, almost forgot, new rear tires!

http://www.volkshaus.com/images/typ3/63/2332_update_1/new_rear_tires.jpg

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Harrisen and I were cruising pretty well on the Baja a few weekends ago. Picked up the correct oil seals (don't ask!), a few new drive flange seals for the trans, CV boots and some other stuff from the import part store. We cruise down to the shop, pull the motor, pull the oil cooler off and install a Type 3 cooler so that we have a sending unit for oil pressure. Start to put that back together, and the fan locks up everytime we tighten everything down... kinda stumped there.

So, switch gears and take the used axles and CVs and task Harrisen's friend Tyler to taking them apart and cleaning them in the tank. Once they're all clean, I direct Harrisen to put the boots on the axles and then add the CVs. I'm working on other stuff, and he says that they don't fit. The boot flange is too small for the CVs... So, I think that we bought the wrong boots. But then, it hits me, the used axles and CVs are Type 4! D'oh!! So, we then start assembling another set of axles and CVs that I had that had one bad CV, and that's where we stand. Need to get one CV...

While up in Eugene/Springfield this last weekend (3 hours North), we also purchased a bunch of stuff that was needed like window rubber (still need a windshield) and other goodies.

I have a few phone pics that I can post... Hoping to get back to the Baja this weekend starting on Friday.

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Harrisen and I thought that since we were cruising all the way up to Roseburg (1.5 hours North) last Saturday, that we'd make a weekend trip out of it and cruise up to Sweet Home (4 hours North) to pick up the lathe. So, Saturday night, after having a great dinner with all the ACDC folks (Roseburg, OR club — Air Cooled Douglas County), we started driving North. I figured that it would be fun to hang out somewhere in Eugene/Springfield in the morning so we looked for a place to stay outside of Eugene. We ended up staying in Creswell at a fairly new hotel — 10 mins from Eugene.

Sunday morning, we got up and drove over to Brooks Cut Rate Autoparts. This is such a fun store to look around. They have tons of VW/Sandrail/Dune Buggy stuff. (LOTS of EMPI crap! :yelling: ) But, they do have a decent amount of Bugpack/Scat/West Coast Metric products. So, we picked up some items still needed for Harrisen's Baja. Then we were off to Sweet Home... And back a few decades in time...

Once we were at Harrisen's grandpas place, we started disassembling the lathe from it's motor and the bench that it sits on. This took a little bit of time, but we finally got it done. Unfortunately, my nephew borrowed my father-in-law's cherry picker, so we had to load up the lathe by hand into the truck. I have no idea what it weighs in at, but both the lathe and the table/bench are equally heavy. Luckily, my other nephew and three of his friends were at my father-in-law's shop working on a '60s Buick. I used my truck to pull the lathe and table to the front of the shop with a chain. Then, with the lathe close to the truck, 6 of us lifted it into the bed. We did the same with the bench. :blink:

After all loaded, we headed home. We ended up getting in pretty late and didn't take the lathe to the shop until the next day. Unloading it was a little easier... :chillin: It's now at Das Werkstatt, and needs a good cleaning!

We used the lift to get it out of the bed... :dancing:

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All unloaded and sitting on the bench. She needs a good cleaning... And I have to rewire the motor.

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Harrisen is stoked to try it out!

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Harrisen drives the Notch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQWJJ0yM8g

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Does anyone read my drivel? Sometimes I feel like I'm just schizophrenic and having conversations with myself... :funny:

Switching gears and working on Harrisen's baja this week. Need to find a '72 Beetle windshield here in town. This may be tough... :hmm:

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Ok, makin' some progress on Harrisen's Baja — Got the turn signal switch installed

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Ran most of the new hard lines and new soft lines for the brakes

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My brother Craig stopped by to help bleed the brakes

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Brakes finally done!! Man, the adjusters on the left front were FROZEN! Took a bit to fix them.

Hope to get more time on Saturday evening...