Was wondering about a member of the group I have not heard from in some time.
Do you all remember Bill May? Is he still a member, I don't know if there is
anyone who knows the VW bug like he does.
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Visit the VintagVW archives at
Bill is still around. He's one of my facebook contacts since 2011. Look for
Bill May that has a picture of Kermit the frog for his profile photo.
NQ
- Original Message -
From: Jeffrey Bateman
To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 5:07 AM
Subject:
Dean, do live any where near NYC? I would be happy to help
Daniel,
I live in Shirley Long Island. I'm in need of a bug mechanic.
Know anybody?
Rudy LI NY
On May 26, 2015, at 9:36 PM, Dean Johnson dean.john...@rochester.edu
Dean,
So here is how I remember it. I have used this method since 1972.
Best of all done with the engine out so you can actually see the geometry
well.
First of all this method takes in to account everything that you may have
changed on your engine including different cam, lifters, deck
Dean,
Be careful with the adjustable rod. I have had some I made myself and I
easily bent them...especially with serious valve springs. Whatever
adjustable you buy, make sure that the actual ends are the same size and
diameter as your pushrods that you will be using.
I have seen both
Dan,
You want to know what I need? Well let me tell you a story
Fifteen years ago I bought a body off restored 1963 beetle. Never ran right,
only put about 1000 miles on her.
Rebuild, I believe Mofoco,1600 cc twin port engine.
Stumbled and overheated, I bought a new Bopar? carb.
Stumbling
