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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: rwdriver on May 04, 2011, 08:37:52 pm

Title: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on May 04, 2011, 08:37:52 pm: it started out life as an 84 jetta diesel with a rear axle being held on by a cable

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/100_2116-1.jpg)

then had an encounter with a sawzall

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/100_2172.jpg)

then had a third leg installed

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/000_0517.jpg)

some finishing touches, and the mule is born complete with am/fm radio, static throttle(cruise control), chalkboard hood, and a 1200 watt power inverter is soon to be installed

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/100_2220.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/100_2213.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/100_2211.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/100_2212.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/100_2231.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/100_2238.jpg)

The Mule: small and ugly, but strong

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/000_0527.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/000_0528.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/000_0529.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/000_0540.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/100_0374.jpg)

Governor modded,fuel screw turned WAY in, and intake modded. it RIPS!

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/dscn0745.jpg)
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: wdkingery on May 04, 2011, 08:53:05 pm: ooo that poor jetta!!

dude i bet that thing is dangerous at speed. i bet it does all you need it to tho
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Post by: trav1856 on May 04, 2011, 09:02:02 pm: That's what I need to do with my cabriolet lol
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Post by: the caveman on May 04, 2011, 09:33:46 pm: You HAVE to get videos up
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Post by: 745 turbogreasel on May 04, 2011, 11:55:29 pm: Epic ;D
are you going to spring for some suspension at the 3rd wheel?
Also a motorcycle sprocket on a starter motor might be cool if you find yourself getting stuck.
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Post by: keaton on May 05, 2011, 12:59:18 am: might wanna add a roll hoop.....
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Post by: maxfax on May 05, 2011, 01:40:36 am: Very cool!! You need a brake on that back wheel for snow!
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Post by: DJPyro on May 05, 2011, 06:18:16 am: Awesome, and I need to find one of those Jetta Diesel badges for the back of my MK3.
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Post by: trav1856 on May 05, 2011, 07:59:39 am: Quote from: maxfax on May 05, 2011, 01:40:36 am
Very cool!! You need a brake on that back wheel for snow!

Yeah and you could do like a motorcycle wheel and have a dual caliper setup, so you don't have to plug up anything on the master cylinder, just use it as-is
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on May 05, 2011, 08:46:15 am: It drives kinda funny. all the weight is over the front wheels, so it wont fishtail. you can pick uip the back end with one hand, so you have to go easy on the brakes or itèll tip over
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: trav1856 on May 05, 2011, 08:53:15 am: so ya need a wheelie bar.....on the front haha

Might need some more utensils on the back...maybe even a 3pt hitch hehe
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on May 05, 2011, 09:42:44 am: now with 2 alternators and two batteries
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/DSCN0750.jpg)

crappy video:
http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/?action=view&current=DSCN0747.mp4 (http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/?action=view&current=DSCN0747.mp4)
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Post by: wdkingery on May 05, 2011, 11:03:38 am: hahaha that thing jumps from a stop with no weight on it! you didn't lose hardly any RPM when you took off
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Post by: Quantum TD on May 05, 2011, 11:39:28 am: So what is the functional purpose of this thing?
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on May 05, 2011, 02:15:46 pm: I use it around the farm, for towing things, transportation, power and sound
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Post by: J Z on May 05, 2011, 02:36:20 pm: Haha Awesome ;D
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Post by: rwdriver on May 07, 2011, 07:01:34 pm: here's another video. I bent the shift rod offroading a few days ago, so first and second are extremely hard to find, hence the poor shifting. enjoy :)

http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/?action=view&current=DSCN0755.mp4
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: trav1856 on May 07, 2011, 07:07:38 pm: ya almost need some shocks or some kind of anti-roll bar or something...
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on May 24, 2011, 05:09:37 pm: (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/dscn0800.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/dscn0798.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/dscn0801.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/dscn0802.jpg)
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: arb on May 25, 2011, 08:54:45 am: Quote from: rwdriver on May 05, 2011, 02:15:46 pm
I use it around the farm, for towing things, transportation, power and sound
When I first starting reading this, I thought you were going for some hyper-mpg daily driver that weighted about 950 pounds !! Still very cool !!
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on May 25, 2011, 04:30:10 pm: I wish I could license it, but up here in canada, the safety regulations are very strict
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Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on May 26, 2011, 11:13:41 am: Quote from: rwdriver on May 25, 2011, 04:30:10 pm
I wish I could license it, but up here in canada, the safety regulations are very strict

have a better chance licensing it in canada, than in the USA.. lol..
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: trav1856 on May 27, 2011, 06:43:59 am: Quote from: R.O.R-2.0 on May 26, 2011, 11:13:41 am
Quote from: rwdriver on May 25, 2011, 04:30:10 pm
I wish I could license it, but up here in canada, the safety regulations are very strict

have a better chance licensing it in canada, than in the USA.. lol..

Depends on the state. Oklahoma, you can license just about anything, even those Japanese mini trucks
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: macka on May 28, 2011, 03:31:22 am: Quote from: rwdriver on May 25, 2011, 04:30:10 pm
I wish I could license it, but up here in canada, the safety regulations are very strict

Ontario is fairly strict, but farm vehicles are pretty loose and fast in my experience.
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Post by: sprstu on May 28, 2011, 11:01:07 pm: Where is that big red tool box from?
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: arb on May 31, 2011, 07:31:29 am: Quote from: trav1856 on May 27, 2011, 06:43:59 am
Quote from: R.O.R-2.0 on May 26, 2011, 11:13:41 am
Quote from: rwdriver on May 25, 2011, 04:30:10 pm
I wish I could license it, but up here in canada, the safety regulations are very strict

have a better chance licensing it in canada, than in the USA.. lol..

Depends on the state. Oklahoma, you can license just about anything, even those Japanese mini trucks

In Michigan it would be a piece of cake putting it on the road. First off, it would be a motor cycle requiring a cycle endorsement on your drivers license. Second, it would be an assembled vehicle. Next time I'm at Home Depot I'll snap a photo of the vehicle one of the workers made.
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: vanbcguy on May 31, 2011, 09:09:10 am: Out here in BC there's these 3-wheel forklifts that a lot of the Home Depot trucks have hanging off the back. They've all got their own plates as they need to be able to run around on the road by themselves delivering building materials. Besides them having a roll cage and tail lights I don't see much difference!
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: trav1856 on May 31, 2011, 09:27:44 am: Quote from: arb on May 31, 2011, 07:31:29 am
Quote from: trav1856 on May 27, 2011, 06:43:59 am
Quote from: R.O.R-2.0 on May 26, 2011, 11:13:41 am
Quote from: rwdriver on May 25, 2011, 04:30:10 pm
I wish I could license it, but up here in canada, the safety regulations are very strict

have a better chance licensing it in canada, than in the USA.. lol..

Depends on the state. Oklahoma, you can license just about anything, even those Japanese mini trucks

In Michigan it would be a piece of cake putting it on the road. First off, it would be a motor cycle requiring a cycle endorsement on your drivers license. Second, it would be an assembled vehicle. Next time I'm at Home Depot I'll snap a photo of the vehicle one of the workers made.

Michigan is also the home of coat hanger and JB weld muffler vehicle repair.

I used to drive a 71 International Scout that the previous owner cut the back off, moved the rear glass up to the cab to create a pickup truck, and it had a wooden bed on it. It was fun to drive though. Short wheel base too. (I used to live up near Traverse)
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on July 02, 2011, 08:29:08 pm: (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/dscn0826.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/dscn0827.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/DSCN0837.jpg)

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(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/100_1021.jpg)

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Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: mattbondy on July 04, 2011, 02:57:39 pm: Quote
Michigan is also the home of coat hanger and JB weld muffler vehicle repair.

I used to drive a 71 International Scout that the previous owner cut the back off, moved the rear glass up to the cab to create a pickup truck, and it had a wooden bed on it. It was fun to drive though. Short wheel base too. (I used to live up near Traverse)

I am fairly sure I have seen entire cars (barely) held together by coat hangers and JB weld on Michigan highways.
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: trav1856 on July 04, 2011, 04:16:31 pm: Quote from: mattbondy on July 04, 2011, 02:57:39 pm
Quote
Michigan is also the home of coat hanger and JB weld muffler vehicle repair.

I used to drive a 71 International Scout that the previous owner cut the back off, moved the rear glass up to the cab to create a pickup truck, and it had a wooden bed on it. It was fun to drive though. Short wheel base too. (I used to live up near Traverse)

I am fairly sure I have seen entire cars (barely) held together by coat hangers and JB weld on Michigan highways.

I've seen 'em so bad that the rear fenders flap like wings at highway speeds on I-75 to Gaylord
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: theman53 on July 04, 2011, 04:56:13 pm: Those aren't wings...around here those are known as friendly cars, because they wave at you.
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on July 06, 2011, 09:55:25 pm: So I swapped out the K24 for a K03, and it's SO much more responsive. With the K24, boost was zip until 3000rpm, and full boost at 3500rpm, but with the K03, the boost starts to rise at 1400rpm, and full boost at about 2000rpm. For anyone with a 1.6td, I highly reccomend a smaller turbo.

videos coming soon.
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on July 07, 2011, 02:56:29 pm: (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/DSCN0845.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/DSCN0849.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/DSCN0850.jpg)
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: trav1856 on July 08, 2011, 01:35:52 pm: different rear end setup?
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Post by: rwdriver on July 09, 2011, 05:20:03 pm: yeah, my tailbone insisted :)
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Post by: maxfax on July 09, 2011, 08:04:28 pm: Quote from: rwdriver on July 09, 2011, 05:20:03 pm
yeah, my tailbone insisted :)

Haahah, I was wondering about that.. Shame you couldn't rig a chain from that back wheel up to the trans.. AWD baby!
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: 745 turbogreasel on July 09, 2011, 11:48:44 pm: Run it off a starter motor, plenty for getting unstuck.
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on July 10, 2011, 06:00:59 pm: (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/DSCN0886.jpg)

http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/?action=view&current=DSCN0883.mp4 (http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/?action=view&current=DSCN0883.mp4)
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on July 11, 2011, 10:12:56 am: Quote from: rwdriver on July 10, 2011, 06:00:59 pm
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/DSCN0886.jpg)

http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/?action=view&current=DSCN0883.mp4 (http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/rwdriver/?action=view&current=DSCN0883.mp4)

uh, to me, it looks as if it needs a little ballast.. ;D
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Post by: 745 turbogreasel on July 11, 2011, 11:17:57 am: That is to let him park two in one space.
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Post by: ORCoaster on July 11, 2011, 06:38:56 pm: I see a need for seat belts or

a Monty Python skit where men wearing fur, horns and much warrior garb try stealing this rig and get cut off by a rove band of sheep and they have to hit the brakes hard. Wheee off they go flying.

Yea, think forklift and counterweight here for your own safety. Never mind the sheep.

I also wondered about the total weight that spoke tire would support. It isn't rated for much i am sure so pulling a loaded trailer might just pop them like pretzels.

chink.
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: maxfax on July 11, 2011, 10:16:44 pm: Replace that rear wheel with a caster.. Kinda like what they use on brush hog mowers.. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: ORCoaster on July 12, 2011, 06:58:41 pm: Now were talking turning radius eh? And individual brakes like a tractor. You could learn to make it shimmy down the road and put it to music, shoot a UTube video and be famous.

Or Scorned by those of us that drive 4 wheelers of this vintage.
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: maxfax on July 12, 2011, 07:51:50 pm: "Shake Shake Shake, Shake Shake Shake, Shake your boooty"
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Post by: rwdriver on July 12, 2011, 10:11:38 pm: Yeah, I really want to do rear steering, but there's no way to do it without running a crazy small tire, or hacking up the frame.

Tempting....

http://tinyurl.com/5ullw7l (http://tinyurl.com/5ullw7l)

Oh, and I was fiddling with the wastegate on the k14 today, and I found that with the wastegate completely disconnected, the boost peaks at about 18psi. is this normal?
Title: Re: The Mule
Post by: rwdriver on July 15, 2011, 07:31:42 pm: Does anyone know where I could find a heavier flywheel?
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Post by: theman53 on July 15, 2011, 09:34:42 pm: a stock 1.9 diesel would be heavier as it is bigger...210mm

a 1.8 gasser maybe the same or similar weight. All you need to do is swap all the parts over. 18psi not intercooled is a bit much for that turbo I think.
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Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on July 16, 2011, 11:20:18 am: Quote from: theman53 on July 15, 2011, 09:34:42 pm
a stock 1.9 diesel would be heavier as it is bigger...210mm

a 1.8 gasser maybe the same or similar weight. All you need to do is swap all the parts over. 18psi not intercooled is a bit much for that turbo I think.

ABAs got heavy flywheels, along with AAZs

1.8 flywheels are lighter than diesel flywheels..

gasser flywheels are lightest, then comes stock diesel wheels, then the heaviest ones are off the 1.9 and 2.0..