No, definitely not rags. All sorts of bad stuff with a little not good. I can see how the picture I uploaded looks that way though.
Well took the day off yesterday and picked me up a huge piece to the car.
Pog's Sterling (CCC293)
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Well took the day off yesterday and picked me up a huge piece to the car.
Got the new engine squared away and stuff reinstalled on it. Neighbor came over to help me throw it in the car but no matter what we did it doesn't seat all the way. It's a new late style TOB and same clutch from the last engine so I'm guessing the trans shaft just needs some cleaning and a little lube to help get it the last 3/4" on. Ugh, back out it comes.
Brett Proctor
Well-known member
Sounds like it goes on till it gets to the pilot bearing.
You sure the clutch disc is aligned properly. It might be a little off causing the shaft to not be properly aligned to slide into the bearing.
You sure the clutch disc is aligned properly. It might be a little off causing the shaft to not be properly aligned to slide into the bearing.
That was the first thought even though I used the alignment tool. First thing I did when I pulled the engine back out is verify it was still aligned. I simply took a wire wheel to the input shaft of the transmission and a smidge of antisieze. Raised the engine back up and it slide right on!
It's been 12 years since the car has had an engine bolted up!
Sounds like you're making progress, though, which is exciting. 
You probably already know this but the Buggy industry makes an aftermarket throttle cable and clutch cable. They are usually longer than stock and can be cut to size. The fitting at the end is secured with set screws rather than a swage, though, which is a little sketchy. But they've beed selling those for like 50 years so they must work.
You probably already know this but the Buggy industry makes an aftermarket throttle cable and clutch cable. They are usually longer than stock and can be cut to size. The fitting at the end is secured with set screws rather than a swage, though, which is a little sketchy. But they've beed selling those for like 50 years so they must work.
Holy sh*t it runs! Amazingly enough I wired the engine right the first time. It did take a bit to get gas through the lines and doesn't like to idle but it runs!
I need to clean up the wiring in the engine compartment then bolt together the dash, set and undertray and take this guy for a quick shake down.
After 13 yrs I can almost drive it.
I need to clean up the wiring in the engine compartment then bolt together the dash, set and undertray and take this guy for a quick shake down.
After 13 yrs I can almost drive it.Brett Proctor
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Thats fantastic Will
A milestone for anyone's build
How much is left before she see's the pavement and gets plates
Maybe the carb needs a rebuild for it to idle right.
A milestone for anyone's build
How much is left before she see's the pavement and gets plates
Maybe the carb needs a rebuild for it to idle right.
Oh plenty left but for now I'm going to bolt everything down so it can actually drive and then deal with little things such as suspension and brakes. They have been gone through but I know there will be bugs. After that I'll work through other things such as windows, seals and maybe just quick shot of primer to make it 1 color while I deal with the body work.
DoorsWhatDoors
New member
Looks like he used a filter..I figured it is about time I posted on the US forums as I have been snooping around long enough. I will post a few updates over the weekend as it is hard to update 3 years worth of work in 1 post.
Picked up the Sterling semi-locally at the end of March '08. As some have experienced this was one of those Sterlings that "just needs wiring" but really means "take this complete restoration project off my hands." I was a little bummed that I couldn't wire it up and drive but I always enjoy a project so I threw it on the trailer, stuffed the Sterling and bed of the truck with the unattached parts and thus began the adventure.
I apologize now for just the pictures of the progress and no descriptions, but I think they are self explanatory.
For Sale Ad Pictures
On the way home and the first inspection.
Ok, well who wants to buy a Sterling?
This weekend went from "time to actually have the first test drive" on Saturday morning to a car with 0 interior, brakes all torn apart and another blown hydraulic line and soaked interior after 10 hrs of working on it on Sunday. What a rough day.
This weekend went from "time to actually have the first test drive" on Saturday morning to a car with 0 interior, brakes all torn apart and another blown hydraulic line and soaked interior after 10 hrs of working on it on Sunday. What a rough day.
letterman7
Honorary Admin
Oof... what's going on with the hydraulic lines? Are they new? Was it a brake line or canopy line? Warren (farfegnubbin) and I have discussed at length what to do about the stock canopy 1/4 plastic lines and over-pressure. Basically came down to a pressure limiting block or solid lines... though, even with a higher pressure pump I never had an issue with the plastic lines. Just get off the switch when it reaches max close or max open...
Well brakes did blow up but that was a plug not in tight and a different story. This was a canopy line, other side this time though. I believe it was just another case of a compression fitting not tight. Even though I retightened all after the last time. The canopy had been up for a few days and I sat down to lower it with the switch. I'm guessing it had air in the lines some how as the canopy bounced twice and then the line let go.
I am going to get some lines made today with crimp fittings but I am a little concerned the diameter of the line will be a new challenge to deal with.
I am going to get some lines made today with crimp fittings but I am a little concerned the diameter of the line will be a new challenge to deal with.
letterman7
Honorary Admin
No such thing as Super Beetle calipers. Beetles had drum brakes all the way through all years. Those are very likely Ghia calipers, mounting plate and rotor (or entire spindle.. that's not uncommon).
Brett Proctor
Well-known member
Came from 1970-79 service manual
