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No worries @dog01b52, glad you were able to catch up with us! Despite the tech issues we had with the live stream, this was a fun twist on our usual swap meet live streams. We'll have to do more of this soon!

Thanks Levi!

Thanks Hubertus, I was in the swap meet the entire time, glad to find a few treasures for myself and friends!

Thanks, good to know. I have some of those on hand that I'll send along with the other parts.

Hey Mike. I'm sticking with what I said in the video but it's neat to hear from you again.

Thanks Annie, I'm excited for you to make the upgrade and like the way you're doing it- work with what you have and make improvements as you're able. Glad you're up for another live stream, this was so much fun while it lasted!

I've used a variety of methods, including parking Dweezil nearby or stashing at a friend's swap space. A custom wagon would be a fun addition

@@HapticGarage Having my wagen at swap meets helps, especially for heavy parts.

Yeah, definitely been some times that it would have been helpful. This time I bought an antique pallet jack and needed friends with a trailer to help!

Good info, thanks @vintage76! Do they have an advantage for other applications?

@@HapticGarage Yes, those venturi rings can help any type 1 engine. Look it up, on the samba.

The Venturi rings help with more airflow. Andrig manufactures and sells them for OEM and aftermarket shrouds.

@@vayabroder729 I'll look them up Vayabroder. I have a couple with the venturis I've been saving for the right build. It's good to understand them better!

@vayabroder729 If the FI shrouds are priced right, it will be cheaper to buy them and remove the venturi rings off them. Or used the FI shrouds. The aftermarket venturi rings are $55 plus shipping.

Thanks @vintage76

90% of cars in CA dont have thermostats.....Running mostly in warmer weather at this point. No freezing winter driving anymore. For that theory to be good your engine would need to be running at less than 160 degrees. Which is what most engines ran at before smog equipment. when most air cooled engines are running between 260 and 300 in the summer.

If you’re operating the car in colder climates I’d say yes; they help in warming up the motor appropriately.

Woohoo! Hey Greg!

Hey Fred! It was great hanging out at the show with you last weekend, looking forward to the next one!

Kerosene makes a great shop solvent without being really really flammable like other options. I've tried the organic stuff but it didn't do the job. I'm fortunate to have a parts washer with a petroleum compatible pump.

@ I noticed that The fluid was reddish. Thanks for your responses to my dummy ?

Hey @RJLM330, I use them too but first give both sides a coat of Permatex 3H and let it dry. I feel that makes it more like a real gasket. Because it's fully dry when installed, there isn't a lot of cleanup at the next oil change. Just the untreated paper seems likely to wick oil. Having said all of that, do what works and thanks for watching!

Thanks @RJLM330, so glad you found the series and are enjoying it start to finish!

Thanks @TCOmotors!

Yup, it's not the fanciest sealant out there but I've had decent results. Thanks for watching!

Thanks @christianmccollum1028!

Thanks @DrJazz7 yes, you are correct about the Genny stand holding everything up. The shroud may be leaning to cause the issue you're having, but if you have an aftermarket non-OEM shroud there is a good just doesn't fit and needs modification. Let us know how it goes!

Thanks @kyridgejumper!

Thanks @RJLM330 glad to have you with us!

Thanks vintage76, I agree. Cases aren't getting any cheaper so these once-drastic repairs may help keep a few more on the road. Good to hear from you!

Thanks, looking forward to seeing you then!

Thanks Slade! Yeah, it does the job reliably as long as you're in a position to see the scale. And inexpensive too! I'd like a clicker but don't trust the affordable ones. Talk atcha soon!

Thanks @stuck1000!

Thanks @OwhyeeVdub, if I understand you correctly that's a clever approach to the #2 cam bearing issue. However, the problem is in the cam bore; this area tends to collapse a little in high mileage cases. Then it's not round and needs to be cut back into a circle. Lapping compound on the bearing may clearance it but would kinda wear it out and may cause oil pressure loss with a distorted bearing. Ain't nuthin easy!

Thanks Gary, looking forward to next weekend!

Thanks Dan, new cases are good too but we're on a mission!

I like the collet idea but not sure what the actual tool would be called. I have something like that I picked up with some other stuff but it's the wrong size. It's meant to be used between centers.

@HapticGarage I have a Hardinge lathe and that hat the 5C spindle nose. The also have large 5c expanding collet chucks. I'm sure you could adapt something like that. Mind you how often do you need it.

Took a look at 5C expanding collets- they seem like an excellent solution for this. I come across old tooling on occasion and will watch for some of these. Thanks for the suggestion!

Thanks Hubertus, always great to hear from you. I bet you have some firewood ready for the winter, stay warm over there!

Thanks Greg!

Thanks @jeanfortin9616, great to have you with us!

Bummer! I hope you can make it but if not there will be a livestream. I hope you and yours are doing well!

Thanks Tim, I hope you enjoy it!

I did and as always informative

Thanks Richard!

Thanks @rabo99!

Thanks @dcmflydude6320, glad to finally post again and always good to see you.

Thanks @1fastbuggy502!

Oh wow, what an amazing memory of your late father, thanks for sharing that. Would love to know how he made the bearings, particularly the #2 center main. Pretty amazing what a determined and clever person can accomplish.

wow,,,.050 is a lot great job

Thanks @dubworldvwadventures!