Naranja Westy
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Naranja Westy
67,800 miles 120/125/125/130 compression
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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Does this post mean that NW is the ride of choice for the 2017 itinerary?
Ludwig--1974 Westfalia, 2.0L (GD035193), Solex 34PDSIT-2/3 carburetors.
Gertie--1971 Squareback, 1600cc with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection from a '72 (E brain).
Read about their adventures:
http://www.ludwigandgertie.blogspot.com
Gertie--1971 Squareback, 1600cc with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection from a '72 (E brain).
Read about their adventures:
http://www.ludwigandgertie.blogspot.com
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It means that it is going to Florida.whc03grady wrote:Does this post mean that NW is the ride of choice for the 2017 itinerary?
IF I manage to find a suitable operating theater for an engine overhaul, I would like to transplant a new crankcase into Chloe's current engine and take the cow around for the main lap.
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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zabo wrote:a new crankcase?
when are you leaving for florida?
This poor engine began life with a blown rod through the case within three weeks of its rebuild.
Mike said, and I quote, " oops."
Welded magnesium case, loose main bearing nuts, add 78,000 miles of hard highway driving, and we have end play and a loose #1 main bearing.
It is time for me to have full ownership of the engine.
I am going to reuse all parts but the case and bearings.
ColinFloridaLikeTomorrow?
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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Might be the solution to my problems as well.Amskeptic wrote:This poor engine began life with a blown rod through the case within three weeks of its rebuild.zabo wrote:a new crankcase?
when are you leaving for florida?
Mike said, and I quote, " oops."
Welded magnesium case, loose main bearing nuts, add 78,000 miles of hard highway driving, and we have end play and a loose #1 main bearing.
It is time for me to have full ownership of the engine.
I am going to reuse all parts but the case and bearings.
ColinFloridaLikeTomorrow?
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What's your problem, poptop tom?poptop tom wrote:Might be the solution to my problems as well.Amskeptic wrote:This poor engine began life with a blown rod through the case within three weeks of its rebuild.zabo wrote:a new crankcase?
when are you leaving for florida?
Mike said, and I quote, " oops."
Welded magnesium case, loose main bearing nuts, add 78,000 miles of hard highway driving, and we have end play and a loose #1 main bearing.
It is time for me to have full ownership of the engine.
I am going to reuse all parts but the case and bearings.
ColinFloridaLikeTomorrow?
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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Personally, I'm hoping you do the next round with Chloe ... it's the only itinerant vehicle I haven't seen.... I've witnessed the Road Warrior, the Lexus, BobD, and NaranjaWesty.
Cheers,
Mke
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Mke
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FI ...not leaky, and not so noisy...and she runs awesome!
FI ...not leaky, and not so noisy...and she runs awesome!
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Chloe is the prettiest.TrollFromDownBelow wrote:Personally, I'm hoping you do the next round with Chloe ... it's the only itinerant vehicle I haven't seen.... I've witnessed the Road Warrior, the Lexus, BobD, and NaranjaWesty.
Cheers,
Mke
Colin
and the slowest
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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I'll look forward to seeing Chloe, however I am surprised with all the comfort creatures of NW that you aren't taking it again.
The twin westies have been all snuggled up in the garage for the last 3 months. We've had almost 3 feet of snow on the ground for about 45 days now. Epic winter here. Been snow catting right from the house. (Ps, I sold the vw powered snow trac and upgraded to a 1968 Tucker sno cat and have put more miles on it this last month that my regular cars.)
Anyway, looking forward to another visit!!
The twin westies have been all snuggled up in the garage for the last 3 months. We've had almost 3 feet of snow on the ground for about 45 days now. Epic winter here. Been snow catting right from the house. (Ps, I sold the vw powered snow trac and upgraded to a 1968 Tucker sno cat and have put more miles on it this last month that my regular cars.)
Anyway, looking forward to another visit!!
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Whoa! A Tucker Sno Cat! Colin could extend the Itinerant Tour to year round by driving that around the country.
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Filthy Dub wrote:Did someone say coming to Florida?
I hope Colin wasn't stuck in any of those storms we had a few days ago, haven't heard from him yet...
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I was under the same hail and tornado watch as you were. I rode it out in Lakeland.weisswurst wrote:Filthy Dub wrote:Did someone say coming to Florida?
I hope Colin wasn't stuck in any of those storms we had a few days ago, haven't heard from him yet...
Today I am in Fort Myers, meandering to Miami.
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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Didn't realize you were even here! Out on the coast I didn't notice it much, just rain, lightning and wind mostly.Amskeptic wrote:I was under the same hail and tornado watch as you were. I rode it out in Lakeland.
Today I am in Fort Myers, meandering to Miami.
Colin
1971 Westy Bay Window Bus