'72 Deluxe bus
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Re: My '72 Baywindow Deluxe
I got a tank from Hendrik today...looks brand new in comparison to the one I have
Also picked up some stuff I had cadium plated
Also picked up some stuff I had cadium plated
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Re: '72 Baywindow Deluxe
Got some powder coated stuff back today
also had the injectors serviced.New sieve, tips, o-rings, pipes..they were ultra sonically cleaned and tested.They were tested to be 200cc
I then painted the manifolds
And assebled the whole lot
The nuts holding the injectors are just temporary, will get proper nuts later
also had the injectors serviced.New sieve, tips, o-rings, pipes..they were ultra sonically cleaned and tested.They were tested to be 200cc
I then painted the manifolds
And assebled the whole lot
The nuts holding the injectors are just temporary, will get proper nuts later
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Re: '72 Baywindow Deluxe
On the fuel tank side of things...
I more or less mocked up what I want to do on the old vrot tank.
Fuel return on left and outlet to pump on right
My idea is that the un used fuel returning from the fuel rail sprays into the feed for the fuel pump minimises the chance of fuel starvation.
And the sort of surge tank inside the tank.
This is all just mockup, everything will be cleaned etc on the good tank
I more or less mocked up what I want to do on the old vrot tank.
Fuel return on left and outlet to pump on right
My idea is that the un used fuel returning from the fuel rail sprays into the feed for the fuel pump minimises the chance of fuel starvation.
And the sort of surge tank inside the tank.
This is all just mockup, everything will be cleaned etc on the good tank
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Re: '72 Baywindow Deluxe
Parts update:
Got my fueltank back from silverton, sealed and presure tested.
The in and outlet I made
Picked up some of my parts from engineering today
The crank..cut 10thou big ends and mains(wasn't really necessary but I already ordered the bearings)
Heads reconditioned...and cc'd
Cylinders bored and honed...
The rods, new KS bimetal small ends and resized...
And got some parts from Rui on friday..
New KS cam bearings and Mahle main bearings...
Febi T1 oilpump and KS big end bearings
Next up is to send the rotating assembly for balancing.And get the cam and lifters to vd linde.I spoke to hannes about the cam as I wanted a web cam w73 profile but he said they dont have that profile but I gave him the advertised specs and he said he can work from that..so must send that aswell
Got my fueltank back from silverton, sealed and presure tested.
The in and outlet I made
Picked up some of my parts from engineering today
The crank..cut 10thou big ends and mains(wasn't really necessary but I already ordered the bearings)
Heads reconditioned...and cc'd
Cylinders bored and honed...
The rods, new KS bimetal small ends and resized...
And got some parts from Rui on friday..
New KS cam bearings and Mahle main bearings...
Febi T1 oilpump and KS big end bearings
Next up is to send the rotating assembly for balancing.And get the cam and lifters to vd linde.I spoke to hannes about the cam as I wanted a web cam w73 profile but he said they dont have that profile but I gave him the advertised specs and he said he can work from that..so must send that aswell
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Re: '72 Baywindow Deluxe
Progress...slowly but surely
Got pistons back from having circlip grooves cut and then had them milled to clear the crank
Compared to a stock vw piston.and behind that is the correct rings that I had to get
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I also made a braket to hold the airbox.
I also swaped the batery holder from right to left...straight fit.Still have to weld it into place.
Got pistons back from having circlip grooves cut and then had them milled to clear the crank
Compared to a stock vw piston.and behind that is the correct rings that I had to get
.
I also made a braket to hold the airbox.
I also swaped the batery holder from right to left...straight fit.Still have to weld it into place.
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Re: '72 Baywindow Deluxe
Great work, keep us posted.
For what it's worth, ignorance has no limits ......
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Re: '72 Deluxe bus
Hi, funny you should ask for a update as ive been fiddling with the bus yesterday and today haha for the first time in months.
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Re: '72 Deluxe bus
Hi all,my bus has been up and running for a while now.Thought I'd share it..
Armand (Impi) rebuilt the engine for me
Painted the enginebay
Replaced all fuel hoses,brakes,shocks,etc.
Stripped,painted the wheels and fitted new tyres
Used it for a family members wedding
Armand (Impi) rebuilt the engine for me
Painted the enginebay
Replaced all fuel hoses,brakes,shocks,etc.
Stripped,painted the wheels and fitted new tyres
Used it for a family members wedding
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Re: '72 Deluxe bus
great news. I hope you are enjoying her...
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Re: '72 Deluxe bus
That bus looks great man !!!!!
Well done
Well done
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