Vroooom....Vrooommm!

We didn't like the restricted, ugly, held -on-with-coat hanger (after camping) exhaust we had so.......

We flipped the manifolds and put on some Harley Davidson Sportster pipes!

Dual exhaust for Suzanne :-)

Out for a test run

Well, we got her out for a couple short camps. 

Still needs abit of tuning, trim, etc but here are some pics:

Weeeee!!!!!!

View out the back window

How majestic is she?!?!

Cheers!

So close...

Well, the electrical works except the right front marker light.  The engine runs but.. Low idle miss on cylinder #1 and a lifter noise. We are sure hoping that it will go away with running!!!!!   The silly throttle pedal is starting to break. Good hung our new supplier http://www:c1p. ca has one. It goes forwards and back. 

Here's some pics:

What we did yesterday

Here's what we did yesterday:

Engine time and seal is in

Wiring is done and the fuel pump is in. 

Today is:

Exhaust fabrication and install

Block off fuel return at the tank

Adjust clutch cable

Install and adjust throttle cable

Shifter linkage

Set points

Oil in engine and transaxle

Will it run? - I'll keep you posted!

Square pegs and round holes

After some serious maneuvering, the engine is in place!

Mating the engine and trans under the van didn't work out so well so we had to pull it back and mate them first. 

More fiddling and it is in.. An hour or so later......

Jasper is getting tired of waiting. Poor pup!

See you tomorrow!  Big day ahead!

A little smile

Had to post this one - Jasper test drives the front seat. 

Lead up to the big show

Well, the engine was dragged up the side of the house to the garage on a dolly-a rather comical affair. We have our basement back. Woot! Woot!

The clutch is in and the transaxle is prepped. Gonna get some big jacks and get that baby installed post-haste. 

We also got the wiring harness connected at the front. No more dangly bits:)

Carbs x 2

Got the dual carbs on the engine. 

Only thing left is to sort the exhaust out, install the engine, fill up the oil and install the fuel pump  (to get it running that is...few more things to get it moving)

Updated "To-do"

Before camp-out:

1. Fit clutch to the flywheel
2. Install fuel pump
3. Install engine/transmission
4. Driveshafts in
5. Install gas pedal and throttle cable
6. Install shifter and linkage
7. Install clutch cable
8. Trim brake pedal hole in floor
9. Battery in
10. Get it running!!!!  (Balance Carbs, set timing)
11. Finish Amp/Sub wiring
12. Install rear bumper
13. Install washer pump and wire
14. Cut hole for front dome light to size
15. One more coat of under coat
16. Fix the rear cabinet latch 

Can do after first camp-out

1. Lid for buddy seat and size cushion
2. Stripes installed on body
3. Install RV battery, converter and inverter
4. Mud flaps
5. Install propex furnace and propane bottle
6. Install skid plate

Major wiring!

Well,  I kinda wore out my wiring diagram so I had to make a new one. Colours definitely help!  The main wiring harness is done other than connection at the front. 

Engine just needs carbs, plug wires and exhaust. Woot! Woot!

Oh yeah, the engine bay door latches now too :)

Stay tuned!

Pretty hot weekend = hot Suzanne!

Here's what we got done this weekend....

Seats and carpet, wheels painted and balanced, gas tank in and Jasper found his peep-hole.

Valve Train

I've figured out how to post from my phone so you may get more now. Suzanne can't believe how things have changed. In her day I would have had I put pen to paper!

We got the valve train in finally. Hope it is tickety-poo. It has compression in all four cylinders at least.

Starting the front brakes

We got the front wheels off and the brakes apart. Now it's off to the shop for hub changing, new bearing packing and front wheel painting.

BTW: that's red paint on the floor from a paint can shaking incident, not something to report to the authorities.

Some Trim and "To Do"

The "To Do" List  (we would really like to be camping May Long)

It would be fabulous if the weather co-operated!

1. Finish engine valve train 
2. Finish engine wiring
3. Fit clutch to the flywheel
4. Install fuel tank
5. Install fuel pump
6. Install engine/transmission
7. Driveshafts in
8. Install gas pedal and throttle cable
9. Install shifter and linkage
10. Install clutch cable
11. Battery in
12. Get it running!!!!  (Balance Carbs, set timing)
13. Finish Amp/Sub wiring
14. Paint wheels Fox Red and balance
15. Replace front brake rotors and wheel bearings
16. Install rear bumper
17. Paint front kick pannel trim Fox Red
18. Paint front steps Fox Red (over box liner) and install rubber step pads
19. Install washer pump and wire
20. Cut hole for front dome light to size
21. One more coat of under coat
22. Install skid plate

Can do after first camp-out

1. Lid for buddy seat and size cushion
2. Stripes installed on body
3. Seat covers (when they arrive)
4. Install RV battery, converter and inverter
5. Mud flaps
6. Install propex furnace and propane bottle
7. Fabricate and install trailer hitch

The seat covers we ordered (getting arm rests too!)

Kick pannel (needs paint)  and front carpet

Walk-though carpet

Wipers are on!

Remembering Before

Just now

More on the Engine

So here is were we are with the engine.....

We are here and not running due partly to hibernation this winter but also to:

1. We converted to hydraulic lifters.  The supplier sent us the correct cam, lifters and valve springs in the head.  Did not however mention that we needed new (shorter) pushrods and new (thicker) shims to go between the spring and the rocker arms on the rocker shaft.  We have got cut-to-length push-rods and shims that are close but need to be machined in the centre bore so they can slide onto the rocker shaft (in process).  Blahhh!!!
2. Trying to figure out where the bung for the cylinder head temp guage is and realizing that we got two of the head that doesn't have it.  Same supplier!  Not sure how we are going to deal with that yet....

The engine before it came out

Here is where we are:

Rear (according to VW) of the engine

So far..

Just waiting for the valve train

Such lovely valve covers