That’s what I have now. A 2007 with a remote filter and cooler with a 388 ring
and pinion. Swing axel and dropped spindles. All that cool stuff matters
little if you don’t have a good alternator pulley. I was driving Murray in town
traffic, 90 degree day, the bus was running really really well and then it
started missing... I look down and both lights were on and my oil temp gauge
was pegged. Then the engine died. I coasted to a stop in a vacant lot. When I
went back and opened the lid half of the pulley and the belt fell out. Triple A
took me home where I pulled the engine. The spark plug wires had melted and
shut down the engine before real damage was done. Danny, at Wayout Salvage and
I took off all the tin and the rocker arms and torqued everything down,
confirmed compression, put it on an engine stand and it started right up. Today
I installed the engine in the bus and got it running strong. For some reason
the clutch is way out of adjustment, so I hope that tomorrow Murray will be all
good.
If I had a bunch of money I would go for front disk brakes and ring and pinion
steering Like Chuck’s bus.
From: Eric Woodall
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2016 9:17 PM
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: suitacse
2500 liter oxyboxer is where it's at
On Aug 7, 2016, at 9:15 PM, sammie smith (Redacted sender "bugcollections" for
DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
The 2007 (78X90.5s) is probably one of the best street reliable and power
combination engine that you can build for a VW and it makes an excellent bus
engine.
On Sunday, August 7, 2016 7:52 PM, Conrad Klahn <conradk@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I’m finally able to storm the neighborhood in the 78x90.5. That’s plenty of
power for a split in my opinion. You start worrying about other things…
Like my front end alignment is all out of whack, lack of seat belts, adjusted
rear brakes, and of course registration. Not to mention interior and side
windows. Heh.
On Aug 7, 2016, at 2:57 PM, chris smith <chrissmith550@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
At first I was told to not go bigger than a 1915 then a builder said I
should put in a type 4 2ltr. I probally will just build a solid 1600 and cruise
it around.
On Aug 7, 2016 2:52 PM, "Eric Woodall" <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Yeah buses are very different from beetles in the engine cooling
department. You want high RPM's which the reduction gears give you.
On Aug 7, 2016, at 1:12 PM, chris smith <chrissmith550@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Sweet looks like I will be doing brakes. Other than changing my shifter
the trans works fine I was just told that it was a good idea that to upgrade
the trans. I have only owned a bug or two and a fastback in the past this 63
single cab was a dream for a long time.
On Aug 7, 2016 11:40 AM, "singlecabboy" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I have CSP disc on the front and CB Performance on the rear. I'm very
pleased with both .
Paul Smith The Zone 1961 Delux Singlecab
On Sunday, August 7, 2016 11:34 AM, Eric Woodall
<ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I have been wanting to get the Oldspeed brake kit on my bus for quite
a while. Mainly because I just get tired of adjusting drums all the time.
On Aug 7, 2016, at 10:01 AM, Steve Chamberlain
<steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx > wrote:
Ronnie, probably up 35 to Dallas then 75 thru McAlester.
On Sun, Aug 7, 2016 at 9:48 AM, Steve Chamberlain
<steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx > wrote:
From Lake Kiowa you're half way there. We are leaving Wednesday
from SE Austin area taking the shortest route.
On Sun, Aug 7, 2016 at 8:29 AM, Ronnie Hughes
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
When is everyone headed up? What route are you taking? I'll
be leaving from Lake Kiowa.
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 7, 2016, at 8:11 AM, Mark Jenkins <markobus65@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
The disc brake conversion was easy to do and makes the bus so
much easy to stop even with the trailer behind me running 65-70 on the highway
with reduction boxes but I did change the ring and pinion from 433 to a 388
gear
Mark Jenkins
On Aug 7, 2016, at 7:07 AM, Steve Chamberlain
<steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx > wrote:
Be careful of big engine and freeway flier as it can make
your engine run too fast to keep it cool. Check with some experts to get the
full explanation but the bus was never intended to go over 55-60 mph.
I would be interested in hearing more about your
experiences with disc brakes. I am also looking to install disc brakes on the
front to help with the RV trailer I pull. The older I get the less I care about
'keeping it real' and the more about safety & comfort.
We will also be cruising to Eureka Thursday from Austin
area and you are welcome to cruise with us. Where are you located?
On Sat, Aug 6, 2016 at 11:18 PM, chris smith
<chrissmith550@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
No nothing at i was just told i should switch it out for
a freeway flyer and upgrade to an irs. As far as engine i just wanted to get
something a little bigger like a 1776 but was told go bigger for the towing
power. I am upgrading the brakes to disc at least in the front.
On Aug 6, 2016 8:26 PM, "Eric Woodall"
<ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Actually reduction gears are pretty good for daily
drivers. The engine will run nice and cool.
Is there something wrong with the swing axle that's
already there?
On Aug 6, 2016, at 7:10 PM, chris smith
<chrissmith550@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Right now i am trying to figure out whether to
replace the swing axle with an irs trans and what size engine to upgrade to.
This is my daily driver so not trying to race it. I was told i should go to a
2ltr or even get a type 4 engine and trans
On Aug 6, 2016 6:39 PM, "Denis" <coocoo@xxxxxxx>
wrote:
Come to Eureka. You will learn a LOT!
From: chris smith
Sent: Saturday, August 6, 2016 6:21 PM
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: Fwd: suitacse
That is cool. I am the proud owner of a 63 single
cab. I am looking forward to cruising with you all and anyone else. I will be
looking for advice since this is my first type 2.
Chris
On Aug 6, 2016 3:48 PM, "Eric Woodall"
<ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx> wrote:
That made me laugh, Steve
On Aug 6, 2016, at 12:00 PM, Sharon Chamberlain
<sharonvws@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I don't remember any of that Paul and we have
broken down so many times I try to forget those.
On Sat, Aug 6, 2016 at 11:56 AM, singlecabboy
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Not sure what year,but I remember we had a
great time.If memory serves me correct,I believe you had some electrical
problems ,we all pulled off the side of the road by a beer joint and a few hill
billy's came out,no shirt,lots of prison tattoos ,just one of many awesome
cruises we've all had together.
Paul Smith The Zone 1961 Delux Singlecab
On Saturday, August 6, 2016 11:47 AM, Steve
Chamberlain <steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx > wrote:
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Sharon Chamberlain <sharonvws@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, Aug 6, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Subject: suitacse
To: Steve Chamberlain
<steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx >
Anyone remember the cruise to Eureka shown on
the suitcase? What year was it? Who's VW's are depicted?
