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@gentibici 12 күн бұрын
just what i wanted to see today. my alternator is making a strange noise when it sits for a while... i think my bearings are dead!
@brianallen9810 23 күн бұрын
You should take the fender beading and paint it the same as the body color with a paint compatible with plastic. They came like that stock. I'd paint it all a cream color with red seats, white headliner, Salt and pepper carpeting, and caramel door panels.
@OkFixer 22 күн бұрын
Yeah…that would be nice. But I’m going to paint what sells. OU crimson and cream…..Don’t know about the interior yet though. Probably Black and white.
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 25 күн бұрын
Nice job, on the body work. Nice to see you post a video. Did you enjoy your trip overseas?
@OkFixer 25 күн бұрын
Yes, yes I did.
@vayabroder729 25 күн бұрын
Now you’re a colluder…..😂 Refreshing to see your videos again!
@OkFixer 25 күн бұрын
Thanks… been really busy
@waydedelano9520 Ай бұрын
Is it safe to use an electric saw?
@OkFixer Ай бұрын
Well, my van was sitting in a field, and had 9 year old dead gas in the tank. So my only concern was catching the grass on fire underneath it.
@nohel7323 Ай бұрын
should all generators have that wavy washer inside? i took mine apart and didn't see it at all? i have a 1960 as well
@OkFixer Ай бұрын
I don't know.... im sure a 6 volt generator is different in some ways.
@rudylopez7533 2 ай бұрын
Too much time explaining something so simple and out of the subject talk.
@lieutbob39 2 ай бұрын
this stuff is just fantastic...
@OkFixer 2 ай бұрын
thank you
@Air-CooledAdventures 2 ай бұрын
"At at at....train." 😆 Great video, man. Thank you for the excellent and detailed explainations.
@OkFixer 2 ай бұрын
thanks
@badaxelbrewski 2 ай бұрын
I like the idea, but your hole isn't offset, it's at almost a 5 degree angle crooked. Also why the hell would you grind the head off the a steel bolt while it's flush in a magnesium case? Even if you don't turn your case into a giant road flare, you're risking nicking it with the hand held grinder, which you did. Just mark ithe bolt with some masking tape or paint and cut it in a vice far away from the extremely soft and flammable magnesium case. Or hold it with your bare fingers when cutting with the current level of safety concern.
@OkFixer 2 ай бұрын
After cutting the head off, how are you going to screw the part into the block with the tape and sealant on it? If you use the stud, and I guess you could if you don't tap the whole piece. I guess it's possible to add two nuts to the stud, thread it into the piece. Tighten them and drive it in that way. Also, I've tried to light one of those cases on fire, and it's not easy. You have to have a roaring wood fire. Maybe a few small fragments might catch fire. But that whole chunk. Nope. you do know you can WELD magnesium...right? And I'm not a machinist, critique me on my glass installation, because it's what I do professionally. Proof being in the pudding. Leon was ecstatic that I was able to save his case. The rest of the engine however ....... I wish he would have bought some more pieces, to make the engine correct. All in all, I glad you liked the video, stop by any time and remember.....comment as you see fit.
@badaxelbrewski 2 ай бұрын
@@OkFixer its probably being overly cautious, but the risk isn't setting the case on fire with a spark, its setting the magnesium trimmings and dust from the grinder on fire with sparks from the steel. The dust then ignites and burns at 5600degrees F which is 3 times hotter than a bonfire and will set your case on fire which can not be put out easily. Why risk it, especially when you were able to just figure out on your own how to do it in a safer manner when thinking it out? Also, you're fixing the case saver because magnesium cases are soft and it stripped out. However you're "fix" has a 5 degree angle in it now, when torqued down is going to put some angular stress on the case where that stud is and/or lead to issues with keeping the heads tight as heat and miles are put on the motor. Its a 5cent bolt you drilled. Just take the time to drill another one or two or however many to get it right. Cases are expensive, low grade bolts from hardware store are cheap.
@ISquishWorms 2 ай бұрын
I like your approach to things and problem solving.
@ISquishWorms 2 ай бұрын
It is already starting to take shape and look better. I am catching up and binge watching all your new videos since your return. I watched all of your original old videos on the blue beetle etc prior to you taking a break. I really enjoy watching them, glad that you are back making some more.
@ISquishWorms 2 ай бұрын
It is really nice of you to help Leon out.
@ISquishWorms 2 ай бұрын
I am so glad you are back I used to enjoy watching your videos. Will it run sure, will it stop no, well only when it runs out of fuel. 😁
@grumpy1962R 3 ай бұрын
You were pretty confident on the way to see what the problem is
@grumpy1962R 3 ай бұрын
Can you pull it with a car?
@jaydenoloughlin6694 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the run down on this. My 12v generator on my 68 works well but is noisy as all hell. Ill use this as a guide when i pull mine apart!
@OkFixer 3 ай бұрын
Its probably the bearings. The one closest to the fan is relatively easy to pull off, the one in front, you may have to cut off. I had a hard time with that one. But its doable.
@zaneskoretz4542 3 ай бұрын
Is there spark
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 3 ай бұрын
I hope you're doing well. I saw the news. The tornado went through your state.
@OkFixer 3 ай бұрын
yup were fine, just being lazy about posting.
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 3 ай бұрын
@OkFixer Glad to hear, you're doing well.
@keithkelley9 3 ай бұрын
Your commentary on how hard it is to work on Seadoo skis is killing me!
@OkFixer 3 ай бұрын
😀
@paulmosesomoto33 4 ай бұрын
I put grease in mine, worked well but all the grease got squeezed out after a day or two. Any advice for this?
@OkFixer 3 ай бұрын
yeah, if the seals still pop in place then the grease will stay inside...if they don't you need another bearing.
@fakhroo5 4 ай бұрын
Did VW know that this component would last so many years. Mine, the original is still on the vehicle.
@tylermarchand3796 4 ай бұрын
You talk to much
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Can’t please everyone.
@paulmarado 4 ай бұрын
Didn’t you have another channel that you quit in a video?
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Did I quit my channel? Nope
@paulmarado 4 ай бұрын
@@OkFixer not this channel, a different channel
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Nope, I don’t have another channel
@brianallen9810 4 ай бұрын
Probably not a good idea to put grease on the oil-lite bushing in the end of the starter, oil, yes but the grease will plug up the oil absorbing qualities of the bushing and make it wear out much faster, Just use oil. Type 3 transaxles are the same as Type 1's, it's the semiautomatic transaxle beetle starters that can be tested out of the car.
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
yeah, I'm just thinking its a bronze bushing. But its not. Your right.
@brianallen9810 4 ай бұрын
You want to add or remove shims to get a 2mm gap between the fan and the mounting plate. It should not rub.
@jimmywilkinson9190 4 ай бұрын
Hey Dan ! my original 12v starter silly noid went out .
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Was it being too silly? Ha ha ha
@TimsWorkshopTJY 4 ай бұрын
I fix everything I can like this to save money. Electric window car or truck motors quit working and can be reworked as well but make sure to put silicone grease on the electrical plug connectors which can also stop these from working.
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 4 ай бұрын
Nice job.
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 4 ай бұрын
👍
@brianallen9810 4 ай бұрын
Those are the worst shocks you can put on the front end of a VW, but no rust, that's good. I wonder how the needle bearings are ?
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Probably sacked, I’ll have to check
@OwhyeeVdub 4 ай бұрын
Thats a great video set you did. Thank you!
@sshaw7912 4 ай бұрын
Use some sta-bil fuel stabilizer along with some sea foam per directions and you'll be surprised at how well it runs. Not to mention unclogging your fuel system. Change the fuel filter also. Otherwise, good luck on the bug's.
@robbyd.4037 4 ай бұрын
Amazing deal! :)
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I thought so also
@TimsWorkshopTJY 4 ай бұрын
Cool, looking forward to this one
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 4 ай бұрын
The second beam looks like it still has the original upper ball joints. The original ball joints were setup to use grease fittings. Just remove the plastic caps and add metric fittings.
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Yeah I saw that. Great deal I thought.
@vayabroder729 4 ай бұрын
I believe the Slades Beetle channel had a video on that; he tapped them and put in Zerk fittings. Sounds like a great idea.
@brianallen9810 4 ай бұрын
You should leave the plastic caps in the ball joints unless you want to add a little grease. Put the zerks in, grease, then reinstall the plastic caps. Just be careful not to blow the boot off.
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Yeah….that all has to come apart. I can check them. But I would install new boots on them because they are weather cracked@@brianallen9810
@vayabroder729 4 ай бұрын
You were lucky to find a normal beam and not one of those narrowed numbers. Many cars look so stupid with the front wheels so tucked in; they look like tricycles. An idea: put some Zerk fittings on the shock towers and pump them full of grease to prevent corrosion.
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
It more than likely because of people putting those wacky narrowed beams on their cars, that I was able to find these two rot free examples. That’s a good idea about full of grease. But, once I put it together….we don’t have that much salt down here. So I’m sure it will be fine. I’m really happy about the price. 😀
@brianallen9810 4 ай бұрын
That is a good idea.
@brianallen9810 4 ай бұрын
Nice job Dan, you should put the nut on the end of the belt pulley with the tools that you carry in your tool roll. If the belt should break and your on the road, you'll be able to change it.
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
That’s a good idea
@jimmywilkinson9190 4 ай бұрын
Hey Dan ! shocking
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 4 ай бұрын
Nice job. If you have a few spares (67 only) generators. You could sell some, to raise funds for your projects.
@vayabroder729 4 ай бұрын
You say a “quickie” but you always do things right, dear sir. 👍
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Yeah? Thank you.
@steveladner4346 4 ай бұрын
Most D.C. generator systems fail because people don't know to polarize the system.
@OkFixer 4 ай бұрын
Sometimes when they set for long periods they won’t work for that very reason. Those magic pixies are still a mystery to me. I just follow the book. And somehow, everything turn out right.
@mamabearandpapabear4689 5 ай бұрын
great tip! I could have saved a bunch of old pulleys!
@TimsWorkshopTJY 5 ай бұрын
cool, looking forward to watching this one. You were not kidding on needing the crank gear removal tool. I got it and removed the gears today. Wow even with WD-40 sprayed on those were really one there. My impact was put to the test.
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 5 ай бұрын
The pullies on those generators were the first generation ones. VW change the design in 71 or 72. The small tabs were known to break off and the engine would overheat. I don't know if it happen because it wasn't torque down correctly or just wear over time.
@vayabroder729 5 ай бұрын
It’s great to reuse and repair the OEM stuff. Bosch stuff is almost unobtanium nowadays. The quality of Chinesium replacement parts nowadays is not good.
@vayabroder729 5 ай бұрын
I had an old Explorer from 1996 and those power window units would break quite often; there’s repair kits for them. Train, train….remember the Blackfoot song? 🤣😂
@OkFixer 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, back when you could take things apart and fix them. I remember that.
@brianpooley6635 5 ай бұрын
my neighbour who worked with power tools etc used to put the part you used emery paper on in a drill press or a drill in a vice and then used a fine file to clean and level it out while it was turning. I never seen him ruin one all the time he was alive. Sure miss him and all his little tricks
@OkFixer 5 ай бұрын
That sounds like a good idea.
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 5 ай бұрын
Nice Job. Good for another 10 years or more of service.
@OkFixer 5 ай бұрын
Yup
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 5 ай бұрын
Have you gone inside the gas station, that you mention in the video?
@OkFixer 5 ай бұрын
yes, they didn't have hardly anything in there.
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 5 ай бұрын
@@OkFixer Wow.