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> First of the Texas Twins, First Build
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post Nov 29 2022, 07:06 PM
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So half of the engine has been completed, the front is sealed up as well as #1 & #2 cylinders and the bottom of the engine....One side to go....

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post Nov 29 2022, 07:07 PM
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Again, this is my first air cooled engine build, so...PLEASE...if anyone sees anything I am missing, could do better or differently, feel free to chime in and share your experience with me, so I can get it right.....Thanks all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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post Nov 29 2022, 08:42 PM
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Thanks for documenting the tuna can install. I have one ready to go on the next oil change and this is another write-up that's helpful. I went to do it last time but couldn't get the OEM sump cover off - it has since been suggested that a couple of light shots with a rubber mallet will break it free. I'm guessing it has sealant on it and is just really sealed. Sort of a bummer that I"m going to remove it as it's bone dry but I've had the car 3 years and never had that plate off to clean the screen and have a look. Thanks again - great thread.
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post Nov 30 2022, 05:55 PM
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Belmetric comes through again.... I decided to go with all stainless, shallow head, allen screws for my engine tin. I just think they are easier to deal with and wont strip out as easily during installation and removal....And they have a nice clean look to them as well.

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post Dec 11 2022, 06:53 PM
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Didn't have allot of time this weekend to work on my pride and joy, but did get the other head put on. Started by installing all of the studs using Loctite 271 (red). After installing the last 2 pistons I also installed the engine tin that fits under the cylinders.

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Then installed the pushrod tubes. It is actually starting to look like a real engine. Now I need to go through all those boxes in the background and find the other valve train componenets....

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post Dec 13 2022, 09:55 AM
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post Dec 31 2022, 06:09 PM
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With the holidays, and all the visitors, its been difficult to get much done on the car. But I did get some of the tedious parts cleaned and then installed. Starting with the oil cooler mounting studs. They had the nuts stuck on them and when I originally removed the oil cooler long ago, the studs came out of the engine case. So I soaked them in PB Blaster. I found the nuts still didn't want to come off, but they would screw on further down the stud.....

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post Dec 31 2022, 06:12 PM
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After screwing them all the way down the threaded portion, I chased the threads with a tap and the nuts came right off. Then I cleaned up the studs and decided not to re-use the nuts, so used new nuts and washers....

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post Dec 31 2022, 06:17 PM
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After getting all three studs cleaned and the threads chased, I used blue threadlock and replaced them into the engine case. Then I used aircraft sealant on the gasket surfaces and installed the oil cooler.

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post Dec 31 2022, 06:21 PM
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I also started re-installing more engine tin. I also installed the new engine mounts. I really like the Gun Metal color I decided to finish the engine tin and some of the other parts. I know its not the usual black, but I just wanted to be a bit different and unique.

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post Jan 1 2023, 09:25 AM
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Coming together nicely; I like the gun metal too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 1 2023, 12:09 PM
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Coming together nicely; I like the gun metal too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Thanks Cairo. I just wanted to be a bit different. And the gun metal kind of grabbed my attention.
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post Jan 1 2023, 08:17 PM
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Looks great. Does the engine still spin easy?
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post Jan 1 2023, 09:38 PM
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Looks great. Does the engine still spin easy?


Yes, so far, so good. I am waiting on a new flywheel so I can set the endplay, but still turning easy with no interference or binding.
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post Jan 15 2023, 08:23 AM
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Friday I picked up the last of the powder coated items for the engine. So thought I would start assembling the smaller pieces. Starting with the thermostat assembly. While it will not be very visible, I wanted it to match all of the engine tin.

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post Jan 15 2023, 08:25 AM
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And here it is installed in its ever forgotten space on the engine...

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post Jan 15 2023, 08:28 AM
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Then I moved on to the oil filler/breather assembly. The powder coater even got the inside coated as best he could. And I still had the original PCV Valve.

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post Jan 15 2023, 08:32 AM
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I re-installed the filler neck and the bottom plug, but was a bit disapointed in the way the filler cap looked. I guess I will have to work on it and see if I can get the gray appearance to go back to black or try to find a better cap.

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post Jan 15 2023, 08:34 AM
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And here it is in its very prominant place on top of the engine...

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