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  • February 10, 2016 at 5:23 pm #31736
    vwtrey
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      Thank you everyone for the replies.

      I will contact Doug Penn to see if he has any of the parts I need. I’ve been browsing the gallery, and have an idea of how this engine should look when finished. My biggest concern right now is how much time I’m going to spend looking at parts, other motors, and bringing home more! I also have an idea of a boat I would like to build to mount this on. I also have a collection of rods and reels from the 30’s, so this should be fun.

      I’m definitely using oil in my gas, thank you for reminding me. I took the head of yesterday, and was pretty impressed with the cylinder and rings. Everything looks very good. I half expected to find a broken ring or two, but I did not. I only wish I had a media blaster to clean off old paint, but I can do it by hand until I move next year. I should be done with the engine by then, if not, I need to adjust my priorities!

      Trey

      February 11, 2016 at 3:08 am #31769
      kevinf
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        Actually I just got some J 80 part and grip from Doug. The J 80 is a nice little motor to start on – no surprises in there 🙂 Good luck.

        February 11, 2016 at 3:26 am #31770
        vwtrey
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          I’m happy with the simplicity so far. One air screw on a carb is a nice change! I need to check the water pump to make sure it’s working, and I’m not yet sure how to get to that. I’ll figure it out though.

          Your J-80 looks nice. I’m envious of your tank. Mine is so warped on the bottom that it is actually sitting lower than the flywheel. Doug says he should have one to replace it.

          February 15, 2016 at 11:47 pm #32014
          vwtrey
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            Took the tank off today. Got most of the dents out, and warping too. I still have some straightening to do, then I’ll weld it shut. Should be good enough for a runner.

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            February 19, 2016 at 4:04 am #32135
            kevinf
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              Buccaneer is building a J-80 as well. Maybe we can start a special interest group 🙂

              Kev

              February 19, 2016 at 3:16 pm #32147
              Buccaneer
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                My J-80 is on hold until I stumble upon a parts engine.
                VW, would enjoy seeing photos of the tank welding
                process, and equipment used. Is the tank steel or
                aluminum……… that’s one part I’m missing along with
                a carburetor.

                Prepare to be boarded!

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