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JohnnyJet wrote:access my plugs and adjust the dual webers is impossible without them. l

Not true.

You'll have weber window envy in 2 months

JohnnyJet wrote:You'll have weber window envy in 2 months

Im very anxious to see these.....

JohnnyJet wrote:You'll have weber window envy in 2 months

I got this, Glenn!

He's had the car for 40 years... I don't think two months will make him swoon!

LOL

JohnnyJet wrote:You'll have weber window envy in 2 months

I've had dual carbs since 1980. That's a lot longer than 2 months.

I meant when ya see my car in 2 months when its done....lol

Im hoping to be completed by tax day. Id love to be done and at the march meeting.

Nice looking ride. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see it done.

Motor is done"

Be careful with the serp belt. They provide no slip for the fan and even welded fans are know to explode if over accelerated.

Does it have flaps and thermostat?

Glenn wrote:

JohnnyJet wrote:You'll have weber window envy in 2 months

I've had dual carbs since 1980. That's a lot longer than 2 months.

Longer than Mike's been alive! Lol!

Nope. Just went with the welded balanced fan and scat cool tins. External oil cooler, 5 qt pan.external oil filter.

If the engine is built and tuned correctly you won't need an external oil cooler. Too cool is almost as bad as too hot.

Not trying to get on your case, but i've seen/built many engines and some things work better than others. Also what's easy isn't always what's best.

If your 1835 is built with the standard thin wall 92s, then you need it to run correctly or they will warp. OE German tin is the most important including running the correct Type 1 tin and shroud.. Even the small tins underneath by #2 and #4. And don't forget the Hoover Bit that fits around the stock oil cooler.

If you ever want to discuss the pros and cons, i'll be happy to do it in person.

When you install the engine, make sure you breakin the cam correctly. If you want, i have a bell housing and starter you can borrow so you can do the breakin with the engine outside of the car.

Thanks . I appreciate it. Guy that built the motor has been drag racing and building drag motors for VWs for a very very long time. I have the utmost confidence in the build. I watched and helped every step of the way so I have no doubts about durability etc.

I have a run stand so I will be doing the break in outta the car like you recommend.

JohnnyJet wrote:Guy that built the motor has been drag racing and building drag motors for VWs for a very very long time.

I've known Joe since the early 80s. He built a 1776 for me back in the late 80s.

Building a drag race engine and a street engine that will last 100,000 miles are apples and oranges.

Like said, i'll be happy to discuss when we meet. It's just easier.

JohnnyJet wrote:
Motor is done"

Looks super sweet. Can't wait to see that puppy stuffed into that 65

Thanks so much, I'm one of those guys that can never get info info and knowledge so your offer is very much appreciated and I look forward to seeing you and the rest of the group real soon.

Body back on pan

Looking good!

Thanks raj.....it's so close I can taste it... Lol

JohnnyJet wrote:Thanks raj.....it's so close I can taste it... Lol

Now's the time to slow down and not take any short cuts.

I know, this is the time consuming part, the bolting of the pans, etc. Ive already test run and tuned the engine on the stand and its perfect. so now all my attention is on the body and pan. So far all is good. Im going over everything twice, fronto back and back to front...... I hope to be at the april metting.

Four days of progress and the motor is ready to install, the engine bay has been prepped and detailed. I got sidetracked by having to re-wire the headlights as the previous owner decided a 12v conversion is just changing the battery.....needless to say some wire melted. Soooo im hoping by may it will be on the road. The engine has been test run and is flawless. See you all soon

Can't wait to see it in person.

Get it meeting ready, then off to Litchfield with it in June!