thanks Ian probably want the tacho less noticeable
Craig will keep that in mind it would be perfect for the oil etc still need a mounting for a tacho
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Planning an engine rebuild in the future
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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you can buy a 52mm VDO tacho that fits into the hole.........so you can have a oil temp, pressure and tacho in the plate.👍
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Craig what about a bracket to mount a monster tacho?
snitz Wolfsburg Wizard
605 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
Another option for a tacho is an Ultralight series which is 3"3/8ths.I bought this size for my wifes beetle as a Procomp Monster tach is too big for a beetle dash in my opinion..
Food for thought!..
Food for thought!..
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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thanks Snitz i do like the monster tacho though 🙂
snitz Wolfsburg Wizard
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Vintage speed do a tacho mount for monster tachos..and I believe from looking on Vintage Speeds' website, Vintage Vee Dub are the Australian stockists.
ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
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ITS a bit had to make a tacho not so noticeable , because then its hard to see when your driving.😊Paulc1964au wrote:thanks Ian probably want the tacho less noticeable
Craig will keep that in mind it would be perfect for the oil etc still need a mounting for a tacho
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Very true i bought a monster tacho 8000 rpm so will see where i can install itian.mezz wrote:ITS a bit had to make a tacho not so noticeable , because then its hard to see when your driving.😊Paulc1964au wrote:thanks Ian probably want the tacho less noticeable
Craig will keep that in mind it would be perfect for the oil etc still need a mounting for a tacho
snitz Wolfsburg Wizard
605 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
Either on top of the dash or underneath..doesn't matter really..Previous experience tells me any autometer tacho with a shift-lite tells you when to shift anyway..especially when your whole cabin is lit up!!.
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
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The monster tacho in the ragtop is installed under the ash tray....seems to be ok there👍
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Ok there is a great deal of debate about tinware, should I re use tinware of my existing engine or do i buy new? If the answer is new where can i get the best quality tinware from?
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
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I use German when ever possible, no new tinware fits, Scat seems better than most, but it all will need a tweek or more.
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Thanks Mat so I will use the original tinware of my enginematberry wrote:I use German when ever possible, no new tinware fits, Scat seems better than most, but it all will need a tweek or more.
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Ok getting close to ordering final parts for the engine. what clutch do you recommend?
I am thinking of a Kennedy stage 1 plate with a standard disc?
I am thinking of a Kennedy stage 1 plate with a standard disc?
JonR356 Casual Dubber
24 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·
For what it's worth I've seen you drive Paul, and it's like 'Driving Miss Daisy'.
So I'd also be interested in people's thoughts on if you could get away with a standard plate and disc. Stage 1 isn't too heavy, might be 'cheap insurance'
So I'd also be interested in people's thoughts on if you could get away with a standard plate and disc. Stage 1 isn't too heavy, might be 'cheap insurance'
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Picked up a set of near new Delorto 40's for my 1776, they came out of a 1916 with the following size venturi and jets
venturi 34 and jets 140
After doing some research it seems to me they are a little large for a 1776 street car. Based on what I have read it would be more suited to changed out the venturi to 32 and the jets to 132
Any comments?
venturi 34 and jets 140
After doing some research it seems to me they are a little large for a 1776 street car. Based on what I have read it would be more suited to changed out the venturi to 32 and the jets to 132
Any comments?
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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looking at the following schemes for the new engine
I am thinking of matching the tinware to my interior
I am thinking of matching the tinware to my interior
SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen
868 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
satin black or powder coated to match your body colour gets my vote.
benny_acko Officially Full-On Dubber
253 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·
2nd engine down looks the goods!
1967 VW Beetle Deluxe
AUSSIE_MICK Officially Full-On Dubber
205 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
3rd engine, gloss black is very nice
sander288 "Bolt-on Master"
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where's Lee's engine?
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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CB Performance parts arrived yesterday still waiting on aircooled to complete the second order. Once it has all arrived I will take a photo.
At this stage i do like the second engine but will wait till all the parts arrive to see which way to go.
sander do you have a photo of Lee's engine
At this stage i do like the second engine but will wait till all the parts arrive to see which way to go.
sander do you have a photo of Lee's engine
69bug Officially Full-On Dubber
300 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
2nd photo down!
Also I have just purchased at Berg pulley as I am staying in California,
Cannot recommend enough is a beautiful piece and would definitely make an engine bay
Also I have just purchased at Berg pulley as I am staying in California,
Cannot recommend enough is a beautiful piece and would definitely make an engine bay
1969 1500
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Engine is getting close just need to buy the exhaust then it's of too CBB for the build
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Quick question should I go with the existing mechanical fuel pump or go with a electric fuel pump?
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
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Mechanical is good enough
Dont complicate things
Dont complicate things
Futue te ipsum!!!
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Almost ready to go with the engine build, I have been advised I need to buy a 36hp fan shroud rather than my square one. Is this because of space issue running twin delortos?
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I run a stock shroud and an running twin Dellortos
Futue te ipsum!!!
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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After receiving a number of quotes i ended up giving the build to Vintage Vw and they have been excellent, sending me photos and regular updates. The engine assembly is now complete and the engine has been fired up. Just waiting on Boris to have some workshop space to take my car.
The photos here show assembly with the temp dizzy and exhaust for the test runs. i will be installed a vintage speed exhaust and Mallory dizzy.
Tinware was imported from USA witha SCAt 36hp doghouse cooler and restored german tinware then powedercoated
While Boris has the car I will also be having the following work
Replacement of fuel line, brake line, accelerator and clutch cables.
Installation of Tacho, oil pressure, oil temp and head temp gauges
The photos here show assembly with the temp dizzy and exhaust for the test runs. i will be installed a vintage speed exhaust and Mallory dizzy.
Tinware was imported from USA witha SCAt 36hp doghouse cooler and restored german tinware then powedercoated
While Boris has the car I will also be having the following work
Replacement of fuel line, brake line, accelerator and clutch cables.
Installation of Tacho, oil pressure, oil temp and head temp gauges