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Post by ranks65 on Oct 28, 2016 7:05:23 GMT -8
Hey guys. I've done as much as I can do on my engine rebuild. Now I just need someone to adjust my valves and shim the flywheel properly. After that, I should be fine. If anyone is interested in doing this, pls call me at 250-797-1554. I will pay you for your time. Thanks, Jason
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Post by 68IIIbuggy on Oct 28, 2016 9:29:21 GMT -8
Those are both really easy operations. If you built the engine to this point you should have no trouble with these last couple of steps. I recommend using a dial gauge to set the crank endplay though, rather than the tool that bolts on and uses a feeler gauge.
Believe in yourself. Go for it!
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Post by stude on Oct 28, 2016 15:26:38 GMT -8
I've got a stack of shims we have been passing around tell us stock flywheel / rockers?
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Post by Volktales on Oct 28, 2016 15:35:50 GMT -8
Don't know any good mechanics... 
You most certainly need to know how to adjust your own valves as a VW owner!! Setting up the endplay requires a dial gauge to do it accurately and quickly. And some spare shims. Some a*****e "borrowed" my dial gauge some time ago and felt it was not necessary to return it... I can happily tell you how to do it if you like... |
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Post by mitchy965 on Oct 28, 2016 16:18:40 GMT -8
Don't know any good mechanics...
hahahahaha!!!! me neither lololol..... ! |
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Post by mitchy965 on Oct 28, 2016 16:32:51 GMT -8
to the og poster ,seriously....you must obtain the skill, valve adjustment is the most basic other than oil service. take Russ up on his tutorial,you wont find a better instructor.video it if you have memory issues (what were we talkin about?) hell post it here! you need to learn this stuff to own these cars. now, repeat after me ....6thou....6thou...
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Post by stude on Oct 29, 2016 7:21:57 GMT -8
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Post by ranks65 on Oct 31, 2016 8:06:43 GMT -8
Thanks guys. I clearly need a good comp tester too.
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Post by Volktales on Nov 1, 2016 18:25:33 GMT -8
I will do a valve adjustment tutorial sometime later this week...
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Post by CrazyBrit on Nov 3, 2016 19:09:17 GMT -8
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Post by Volktales on Nov 3, 2016 20:31:51 GMT -8
The text is fine. Will need some pictures to be better...
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Post by ranks65 on Nov 10, 2016 14:18:40 GMT -8
awesome! Thanks
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Post by PICTUP on Nov 13, 2016 18:53:25 GMT -8
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Post by ranks65 on Nov 17, 2016 8:18:55 GMT -8
Thanks Don. Much appreciated
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Post by ranks65 on Nov 17, 2016 8:49:11 GMT -8
The info is great. Most importantly, the section on determining exactly where number one will be on my distributor. When I put the case together, I installed the dist drive gear first. I know it can wind up with the rotor pointing in the wrong direction. I popped in the distributor to hold everything down, but failed toe notice that it wasn't seated in the groove on the top of the drive gear. Only noticed when I popped the cap off and realized that the rotor wasn't turning as I rolled the engine over. Is the distributor only supposed to sit in the groove of the drive gear one way? It doesn't seem to want to sit down if I rotate it 180 degrees?? I turned the dist. around and it dropped into the slot. I must sound like a bit of an idiot, but this is the very first time I've assembled one of these. I totally appreciate all of your help. Thanks guys  |
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