Bugs for Breakfast

[TexasBug]

Jay from Texas here...I note that Tuna uses a Bocar 30 Pict-1 on his Imp.  Can you really make that carb work?  Out here we use them for parts but don't attempt to use them or to rebuild them.  The German 30's are so reliable.  If the throttle shaft orifice leaks, we send them to be bushed and go from there.  I've been running these little carbs for 34 years with great success.  In a pinch, the Brazilian H 30/31 is great, as well.

I recently rebuilt the 30 Pict-1 for my '67 Bug.  I sent the bottom half to Fort Worth to a shop for bushing.  Round-trip took 4 days and I was back on the street good as new for $50 dollars plus the kit.  I do the cleaning and kitting myself. 

We just celebrated the 5th anniversary of our group's founding.  We had a good group present.  For a by-invitation-only group that no one knows about, we had 19 present with 14 air-cooleds.  We discussed things such as how to obtain or manufacture rear tube-axle oil slinger washers--not available on the market, you know. 

One of our group had a featured ad in Hot VW's for July--showing some of his fiberglass work--wiring covers, glove boxes, etc., etc.  He also does carbon fiber dash covers, glove box covers, etc. for that custom touch (Southwest Fabrication--www.swfabrication.com).  Check it out.

Did you find a "permanent" breakfasting location?  While it's good to do different things, having a "permanent" spot saves having to remind people where to go.

We're planning a cruise away from Dallas for a nice breakfast at an historic location.  Should be a great trip and an eye-catcher for those who see us.

Hey...take care out there and remember:  HAPPY MOTORING!

jay from texas

[HECKER]

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[tuna]

I note that Tuna uses a Bocar 30 Pict-1 on his Imp.  Can you really make that carb work?

The carb was a new one that I had purchased when I was working at a VW shop in Redlands, CA. After purchasing the Imp, the carb on it wasn't cooperating, so I used this Bocar to see if I could get it working. It fired up with no hesitation and it's been running on there for the last ~13 years. I can't complain about it, it's worked perfectly day in and day out.

Tuna

[TexasBug]

Well...I see that So-Cal L.A. is selling that Patina-ed '67 Red Bug!  Does this mean an end to participation in the group?  jay from texas

[TexasBug]

Hello, Tuna...Well, then, your Bocar 30 Pict-1 was a good investment!  I'll have to check my stock.  I have one which appears to be "like-new".

Happy 4th to all of you folks out that way!  Wave the Flag and remember how blessed of God we are!

jay from texas