Beetleluvr's 56

69vduber · **Posted:** Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:30 pm

beetleluvr wrote:

Well, I got out & worked on finding the oil leak problem this evening. Turns out it was the oil pressure sending unit needing tightening up. It was not an easy leak to find

. In the process, I tightened a few nuts and bolts that were in need of some attention. I also discovered a few new problems. I have a small leak in my manifold and can see where my exhaust may need some repair or I need to find a replacement. I may be able to use some JB weld until I can take it off to braze or find a replacement.

Anyhow, I am good to go now :thumbs:

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I've sorry to say that I've used the JB weld on heater tubes ... helps when you need it !

beetleluvr · **Posted:** Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:12 pm

69vduber wrote:

beetleluvr wrote:

Well, I got out & worked on finding the oil leak problem this evening. Turns out it was the oil pressure sending unit needing tightening up. It was not an easy leak to find

. In the process, I tightened a few nuts and bolts that were in need of some attention. I also discovered a few new problems. I have a small leak in my manifold and can see where my exhaust may need some repair or I need to find a replacement. I may be able to use some JB weld until I can take it off to braze or find a replacement.

Anyhow, I am good to go now :thumbs:

.

I've sorry to say that I've used the JB weld on heater tubes ... helps when you need it !

The good news is that I think I might have both issues taken care of and may not have to use the JB Weld thanks to fellow dLk brothers Ethan & John. :thumbs:

. I still have some JB Weld "waiting in the wings" just in case.... :hillbilly:

69vduber · **Posted:** Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:20 am

Is the 56 fixed? All went well?

beetleluvr · **Posted:** Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:59 pm

69vduber wrote:

Is the 56 fixed? All went well?

Have not changed out anything yet Wayne. Looks like the 36hp intake manifold that I got is a later model one. The jacketed part of the manifold is much larger than the jacketed area that is on the 36hp manifold on my engine. I may still be able to use it but not sure.

JohnBug · **Joined:** Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:25 pm **Posts:** 1047

Hey Ben you know I have a complete 55 motor with the intake on her still so I know it will fit for sure... Looks like I may have to clean house so check out my new post.

beetleluvr · **Posted:** Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:21 pm

Got up Saturday morning and was going to drive the 56 to the Demontrond show....but sad to say ....it did not make the wake up call

. It started to crank over and then acted like the battery went dead. After trying to jump it and then switching batteries from the 66 to the 56, it still would not turn over. Today, I tried replacing the ground strap but that was not the answer. Final conclusion is the starter or solenoid is the source of the problem. I pulled the starter out today and will go from there. There is a local, who rebuilds starters so I may take it to him for further evaluation. I will keep you all posted.

kostya.lyt · **Posted:** Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:52 pm

Good thing you got it narrowed down. I haven't seen the '56 in a while!

Boom · **Posted:** Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:54 pm

if ya want my brother may have a 6 volt starter he has a starter and alternator shop in New Caney 281 399 9611 Ricky Vernon

beetleluvr · **Posted:** Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:21 pm

Boom wrote:

if ya want my brother may have a 6 volt starter he has a starter and alternator shop in New Caney 281 399 9611 Ricky Vernon

Hey thanks Boom. I will give hom a shout tomorrow.

ConcreteAce · **Posted:** Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:40 pm

I have an extra 6 volt starter Ben

I got it for Courtney's car, but it didnt need it.

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