36HP align bore · International Vintage Volkswagen Forums

Denz
Guest Topic Starter

13 years ago

Evening all,

Just wondered whether anyone could recommend someone in the UK to align bore my 1955 (year) 36HP crankcase, which is on the wrong side of tolerance limits? I've tried Bears and Stateside Tuning but no joy.

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Denz

vintagebug
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#2

John Maher? Not sure if he's still doing engine rebuilds? Maybe a bit far from you though!
Or Laurie Petit?
The Engine Shop in Kent?

Having said that, I've not used any of those guys, they were just the first ones to come into my head!

Dave
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading"

Denz
Guest Topic Starter

13 years ago

#3

Well John Maher in Scotland is nearer than Rimco in California!!!

Thanks for the heads up on names.

Rich Oakley
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#4

Speak to Peter at Cogbox: 0208 8422580

47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.

55Kab
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#5

John Maher? Not sure if he's still doing engine rebuilds? Maybe a bit far from you though!

vintagebug wrote:

John is still very much doing engine rebuilds and being on the Isle of Harris is not a problem as all his work is regularly shipped in/out by Parcel Force on a pallet.

Not sure if he handles sewing machine engines though. :wink:

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#6

JMR 100% vouch for the guy.:beer:
He sells engines to California,ice cream to eskimos or what!!
Probably only cost you about £25 to get your engine case up there.
I sent a full transaxel strapped to a pallet from North Wales to London for £50.

Ha Ha Martin,he built me a beautiful 25hp unit when he was in Manchester.

Edited by user 13 years ago | Reason: Not specified

Denz
Guest Topic Starter

13 years ago

#7

John is still very much doing engine rebuilds and being on the Isle of Harris is not a problem as all his work is regularly shipped in/out by Parcel Force on a pallet.

Not sure if he handles sewing machine engines though. :wink:

55Kab wrote:

I prefer the term lawnmower engine!!!:lol:

I'm gonna be wincing the first time you launch your cab up the strip at Santa pod. :wink:

pre67vw
Administration

13 years ago

#8

I'm gonna be wincing the first time you launch your cab up the strip at Santa pod. :wink:

Denz wrote:

That'll soon pass when you get in your car to drive home, while the cab gets loaded onto a trailer with a busted gearbox

Rob Amos
Happiness is a stock VW

ianmac
Guest

13 years ago

#9

john maher told me he didn't have the tool for 30hp (36hp) cases.

let me know if you find anyone:?:

55Kab
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#10

busted gearbox

pre67vw wrote:

[-x :lol:

Never happen...do you know who built the gearbox :?: :!:

55Kab
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#11

I'm gonna be wincing the first time you launch your cab up the strip at Santa pod. :wink:

Denz wrote:

So will I..... :lol:

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#12

[-x :lol:

Never happen...do you know who built the gearbox :?: :!:

55Kab wrote:

Probably some guy called Berg.
Not cheap, but as Gene once said "Cry Once".

JD
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#13

[-x :lol:

Never happen...do you know who built the gearbox :?: :!:

55Kab wrote:

I´d be more worried about the door gaps after a hard pass.:shock:

"John, you need to get a grip and STOP MOANING AT EVERYTHING. ThumbDown "

pre67vw
Administration

13 years ago

#14

[-x :lol:

Never happen...do you know who built the gearbox :?: :!:

55Kab wrote:

:lol: :lol:

have you never been racing before?

Doesn't matter who built it, shit happens. Lets just hope its not another victim of the top end roll over that beetles are known for... (although thats more of a swing axle thing)

Edited by user 13 years ago | Reason: Not specified

Rob Amos
Happiness is a stock VW

55Kab
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#15

Probably some guy called Berg.
Not cheap, but as Gene once said "Cry Once".

'50 Karmann wrote:

Some guy called Maher...:wink:

I did cry, but I've got used to that...:lol:

55Kab
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#16

:lol: :lol:

have you never been racing before?

Doesn't matter who built it, shit happens. Lets just hope its not another victim of the top end roll over that beetles are known for... (although thats more of a swing axle thing)

pre67vw wrote:

:lol: :lol:

TBH it's a nice idea, to see what time I could get out of it...but that's probably all it will stay...an idea as the risks are not worth potential pain :wink:

Denz
Guest Topic Starter

13 years ago

#17

john maher told me he didn't have the tool for 30hp (36hp) cases.

let me know if you find anyone:?:

ianmac wrote:

This is the worry. Stateside Tuning and Bears have already told me the same thing. Apparently there isn't the demand for the service anymore to warrant keeping the tooling setup.

I'll try the other contacts from this thread and let you know how I get on.