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• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:10:23 -0600
  ...The two are threaded together while the head is extremely hot increasing the size of the opening for the barrel, and the barrel is...
• Re: Gasoline -
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 28 May 2008 18:16:50 -0700
  ...the largest oil reserve of 360 billion barrels under ground, exceeding Saudi Arabia's 260 billion barrels. If that is true (I believe it...
• Locks and keys
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Wed, 11 Dec 1996 22:38:10 -0000
  ...Is it simple or inexpensive change some or all of the barrels so that one key will fit ignition/cab doors/sliding door/rear...
• Re: removing speedo meter needle
  Historical mailing list - Van O Rama
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 20:37:26 -0700
  Yes and yes, as Davel Barrel just wrote. Ben > On Sep 5, 2017, at 8:21 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > thanks...
• Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 2
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 00:03:43 EST
  ...I fondly remember the hours spent trying to tune the old Holley BugSpray two barrel and the many hours on the stand tuning my...
• The Cost of a Quart
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:18:55 -0500
  With oil down to under $40.00 a barrel, why is a quart of motor oil at my local FLAPS still selling for from...
• Re: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 20:13:59 -0800
  ...I had a used 55 gallon plastic barrel. It is white > and I highly recommend the color. I cut one end out and made...
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 18:15:29 -0800
  ...Stuart John Rodgers wrote: > > This question has come up a few times in discussions with different > people concerning my engine rebuild. > > Can the barrels...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 6 May 2012 21:55:24 -0400
  I agree with Michael but find that the barrel type connector, for which I have the tool, makes an adequate mechanical connection. Solder does...
• vw show on long island
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Thu, 2 May 2002 22:57:05 EDT
  ...tbiab/index.html">The Long Island Volkswagen Clubs First Annual All VW Show - Three Bugs in a Barrel</A> peace patrick 87 gon wolfs
• RE: 1986 Vangon Cylinder head leaks - repair / Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 22 Oct 96 09:34:24 UT
  ...Last question - when I removed the heads, the barrels were stuck to the head, so came out of the case somewhat when I removed...
• Re: How to test heads for leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 02:07:46 -0400
  ...Head gasket 2) coolant over the top of the internal cylinder barrels, past an O-ring and large thin metal gasket, into barrels)--the...
• Re: Oil Change - Haveline to Mobil 1
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:34:48 EST
  ...Its better to have the sludge in your oil recycling barrel than in your engine. >> Good point. George
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:55:31 -0400
  ...Here's the AMP range of open-barrel connectors: http://www.te.com/catalog/products/en?q=open+barrel+connectors&s=60 Molex: http...
• Re: Removing Cylinders from head idea!
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Fri, 24 May 2002 08:39:47 -0600
  ...Then I went to the tab on the opposite > side of the barrel and tapped a few times until the barrel turned back. > Then...
• Re: NVC Don't Support the Saudi's/Fuel for our beasts
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 17 May 2005 12:35:15 -0600
  ...He stated that the world consumes 30 billion barrels of oil per year. We (humans) are "replacing" (ie finding new sources) only 3 billion...
• Re: Got GAS?
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:44:15 -0800
  ...Mexico ships it's last barrel of oil in 2014 at a time when demand world wide will be increasing due to increased demand...
• Re: 1981 Accelerator Cable: Barrel Clamp Failure. How?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:18:43 -0400
  > > Just trying to figure out why the part failed like it did. The bolt just > kept turning and the end splayed out further and...
• Friday 1965? Mini Cooper carb parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:08:41 -0700
  Large (2"?) single barrel SU carbureter in an old Mini needs to be rebuilt by a buddy of mine up in Elko, NV. Who...
• gas fuel tank sealant repair needed
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:56:16 -0700
  ...The bottom seam of the barrel is leaking at the seam where its crimped. There is a large grove in on the inside that...
• Turbo Diesel air cleaner question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:39:21 EST
  Hey Gang, Can any of you folks with turbo diesels tell me if the aircleaner canister has a cover? The barrel shaped housing faces...
• paper vans
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 14:44:16 -0600
  ...de/download/t2pritsche.pdf might be? They would seem to be barrels but the rectangle portions aren't wide enough to form a circle...
• Question about barrel spacers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 10:58:08 -0800
  ...When I rebuilt a couple of Vanagon air-cooled engines a few years ago I noticed the barrel shims (the ones that go between...
• Re: NVC Don't Support the Saudi's/Fuel for our beasts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 May 2005 17:52:29 -0500
  ...He stated that > the world consumes 30 billion barrels of oil per year. We (humans) are > "replacing" (ie finding new sources) only 3 billion...
• Well, let's try a deck height question!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 8 May 1999 18:02:50 -0700
  ...The question for today is "deck height." Watson states that deck height, with the barrel shim in place, should be .04" or more. This...
• Will swap Weber carb for tent for my 71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Beggs
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 01:54:30 +0500
  ...I'll trade my almost brand new Weber two-barrel w/manifold etc. for it or pay cash. It dosen't have to be...
• Re: Insturment cluster repairing and speedometer repair
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:52:29 -0500
  Hobby shops sell very small bits.I have one glue into a Bic pen barrel.I twist it the old fashion way. With my...
• Need barrel pin for armrest
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:05:18 -0800
  Hi all, In my travels I've apparently lost track of the cylindrical pin that holds the armrest to the brackett and need another...
• Re: oem style ground crimp on fitting
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:42:08 -0500
  ...You'll need an "Open Barrel" type crimper to use them but the results are exactly the same as OEM. http://www.vintageconnections.com...
• Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 2
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 18:46:49 -0500
  ...I fondly remember the hours spent trying to tune the old >Holley BugSpray two barrel and the many hours on the stand tuning my...
• Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 11:14:13 PST
  ...I also am almost positive that you can make a 1.8 into a 2-liter by using 2 liter pistons, barrels, rods, and...
• Re: 1981 Accelerator Cable: Barrel Clamp Failure. How?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:33:57 -0400
  Or cadmium plating, but that has become uncommon over concerns about cadmium's nastiness. Yrs, d On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 7:29...
• Re: Where is BOB?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 13:50:21 +0200
  Bulley wrote: > Yeah- > > Whatever happened to BOB? I guess he finally opened his barrel of Nouc Nam or whatever he called it. After his...
• Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 22:46:38 +1300
  ...The tank unfolded and some of the cooling fins on the head & barrels were melted, but it didn't need gaskets and was healthy.
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Apr 2002 - Special issue (#2002-379)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 06:51:25 EST
  ...according to Boston Bob, if you do not disturb the cylinder barrels, > then replacing the inner o-rings is not necessary. Although difficult NOT...
• Re: WTB: Manual-style throttle bolt
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:05:30 -0400
  I had already pointed out that, on an automatic, the throttle rod has to pass freely though the barrel and that a nut (to...
• open barrel connectors
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 12 May 2021 13:03:59 -0400
  Hello People, Anyone know where I can source the female 2.8mm connectors that plug into the back of the light switch? I got...
• Re: Looking for a real project to sink your wallet into?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 9 Sep 2016 13:40:14 -0400
  ...You could be starting with a burning barrel instead.... Wait... oh well... Steven 91 Westy On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 1:35 PM...
• Re: Is there such a too?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:57:27 -0800
  ...Not the double stepped mandrel types for crimping "Open Barrel" connectors. The open barrel connectors have two sets of tangs which are open (the...
• Weber Progressive 2bl VW carb.
  Historical mailing list - John Grunkemeier
  20 Mar 1996 22:31:18 GMT
  I have a weber progressive 2 barrel carburater forsale for $130/obo. It has one barrel that comes on for moderate driving and a...
• Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 26 Nov 96 16:58:15 PST
  ...These things considered, try a regular steel barrelled bicycle pump (floor model) with say a 1.5inch barrel. Silca $$$ makes a good one. YFLBS...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 7 Feb 1995 12:26:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...one of those barrel shaped rechargeable electric screwdrivers. I have a Black and Decker model and although it may seem wimpy or toy-like...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 18:21:28 -0400
  ...If you or your assistant breaks a clip I suggest using double-sided mounting tape to secure the plate onto the plastic barrel. Then...
• Re: Thieves have key, part 2: Anyone have scans of instructions for pulling lock cylinders?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 22:28:40 +1200
  ...Now I'm missing the little screws and springs that fit in the back of the barrell, and can't replace them...no parts...
• Problem with lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 16:54:11 -0400
  ...Should I change the lock cylinder or the steerring lock itself? If I change the lock cylinder, can a locksmith change the barrel so...
• Timing Type IV w/009
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 10:07:52 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Stock '73 with single Weber progressive Stock '74 with single two barrel Solex Thanks, Jim -- James A. Brill Jr. \\ // jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // If...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:44:58 -0800
  ...looked that close at the bleeder on a VW propane tank, is it one of those standard knurled barrel knobs? Rob becida@comcast.net
• Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 17:57:49 -0800
  ...To be clearer, I can't visualize what you're describing when you say "the height below the barrel" (I'm interpreting "barrel" to...
• Re: 1981 Accelerator Cable: Barrel Clamp Failure. How?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 20:21:28 +0000
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• Re: Gasoline (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 28 May 2008 17:03:34 +0000
  ...Mexico exports it's last barrel of oil in about 2014. So when a full cost 150 dollars what then? Are we going to...
• Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:50:59 -0600
  ...AMC heads have a ridge cast into them that seat on the Cylinder / Barrel and raise the head surface up from the piston. (additional...
• Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:00:57 -0700
  ...it "filled" the barrel of terminator after crimp done. This wire has way more strands. The other stuff I was going to use did...
• Re: Cylinder Types
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:15:00 -0600
  ...Cylinder Types > > > > >>>Anyway, I have wondered why no one ever came out with a combination >>>head/cylinder barrel for the VW. Would have eliminated...
• vanagon siteing
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 01:04:05 -0800 (PST)
  ...There are some pretty cool scenes of the van barreling down dirt roads and wheeling through some sand dunes. You know, seeing a Syncro...
• Re: funny disc?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 20:02:16 -0600
  ...My engine burned a piston clear through and scored the dickens out of the cylinder barrel and never once showed any sign of overheating...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:22:03 -0700
  ...defenitely lower the piston in the barrel. just don't pull the barrel off the piston. you only need to get the barrel like...
• Re: What has happened to gasoline prices?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Apr 96 12:01:41 CDT
  ...of the crude oil was expected to DECREASE from $21/barrel to $16/barrel by the end of June. gee ... do i feel a...
• Re: The Cost of a Quart.. friday Trivia
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:05:35 -0800
  ...Friday, December 19, 2008, 10:59 AM > Yup greed! > > One barrel of oil has something like 170L of oil - > so about (assuming $40 a...
• 2.1 valve cover keepers same as beetle's?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 08:15:39 -0600
  ...My local shop has a barrel full of these parts. How can I tell which ones will fit my 2.1? Thanks, Jim
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 20:52:34 -0600
  ...in discussions with different > > people concerning my engine rebuild. > > > > Can the barrels be bored to oversize? Are there suitable pistons for > > such a rebore...