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 HappyDaze
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 08:13 PM |
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Wood in VW engines?
Who know where the wood is in what VW engine?
Cheers, Greg
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 08:16 PM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2RpbaT2LDg
in this one Im guessing ! Mitchell
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 08:21 PM |
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I some times GET wood...looking at VW engines.
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posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 08:23 PM |
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well I never saw any wood in My engine...
Karmann Cabriolet tops have wooden stays and bows in them..
but thats not the engine...
I give up...
LEE
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 08:28 PM |
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36hp pushrods
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 08:29 PM |
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my crank is made from spruce.....
um. what are you on about happydaze...
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 08:47 PM |
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Maybe this Polo engine running on wood Gas?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfSov6jmgKg
Weren't there also wartime type 1 based vehicles getting around with charcoal burners attached? I'm sure I've seen some pics somewhere (
kubelwagens, I think).
Wood gas was in common use during the war and post-war periods, due to extreme fuel rationing.
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Matt Ryan
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:05 PM |
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Ah, here you go.
The VW T230 wood-gas fuel system!
Here it is on a Kubelwagen.
And here on a KdF Wagen (Type 60 wartime Beetle)
And here is two together
More info here: http://ww2.whidbey.net/jameslux/woodgas.htm
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:12 PM |
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Yes, pushrods..
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:14 PM |
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psimitar has wooden brakes..
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:16 PM |
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36hp pushrods is correct. What sort of wood, and why is it there?
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:18 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by HappyDaze
and why is it there?
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so the valves move??
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:32 PM |
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a new one on me...??
PS:
I wish Micheal Jackson would stay dead...
I've always hated looking at him...
and now i'm seeing more of Him than ever....
how about using Your real photo..?
LEE
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:35 PM |
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Not sure on type of wood but was the purpose to reduce valve train noise or,....... to reduce internal volume of pushrod to increase pressure, thus
getting oil up to the rockers quicker on startup?
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Matt.
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:38 PM |
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It is a balsa wood and they reduce amount of oil flowing through..
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HappyDaze
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:41 PM |
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And the winner is................cb john!
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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cb john
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:44 PM |
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You know that some of us are around for quite a while...
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HappyDaze
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:50 PM |
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It's amazing how many bets you can win on the 'wood in the engine' thing. Trouble is proving it these days!
Cheers, Greg
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:53 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 68AutoBug
a new one on me...??
PS:
I wish Micheal Jackson would stay dead...
I've always hated looking at him...
and now i'm seeing more of Him than ever....
how about using Your real photo..?
LEE
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he cant change it... none of us can......
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 09:55 PM |
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I'm sure this guy will help you with proving the "wood in the engine" bet
http://www.closeronline.co.uk/RealLife/Reallifestories/sex-with-car.aspx?date...
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HappyDaze
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 10:05 PM |
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I see what you mean - the car looks like it's 'rooted'.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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cb john
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| posted on September 29th, 2009 at 10:13 PM |
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It is rooted OK...
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| posted on September 30th, 2009 at 05:40 AM |
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Dont forget the gaskets.
Cork is a wood.
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HappyDaze
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| posted on September 30th, 2009 at 07:06 AM |
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OK then, 2nd prize goes to ............dangerous!
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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