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by wild man smith » Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:08 am
@ Bleysing, piston rings were purchased from Halsey VW store in Portland, I brought a piston with me to check the fit of the grooves, last thing I need is an extra set of rings which do not fit my pistons. They ARE USA manufacture, white box. Chrome oil scrapers, iron, no chrome on middle and top two. Oil ring gaps are between 10 and 2 o'clock at the top of the cylinder, expander piece is at 12 noon. Anchored a stud today for the oil fill metal tube/dipstick piece. will check the flatness on the case boss, looks pretty good, no gouges. can flie if needed. Spend after dinner IN the engine bay. The Masonite and plastic bagged insulation below the rear deck was falling out. crumbling. Two of the insulation bags are intact, however, show a label inside the bag. Kinda cool, 41 year old relics like this. The hatch door still has the OG factory bag, wire bale is working well so far. For insulation, went with some Harbor Freight anti fatigue mat, grey with a diamond plate pattern, about 3/8 inch thick. scissors, measuring tape, spray contact adhesive. got the back deck looking a helluva lot better than droopy Masonite. Take some pics when done, I like it. Do the rest of the roll sat., god willing, Good progress this week, I just realized I have been bending wrenches for 50 years this Valentines day. Had a 69 corolla fastback, believe it was around 2 k new. First vehicle was a WW2 era "WHIZZER" 1 cylinder engine powered Bicycle. Junk man gave it to me, some one had put it out to the curb. Needed a points adjustment. Had a couple of chicks ride on that one with me, age 16 and full of sap. Gail and Sharon, bless you two wherever you are.................