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Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:34 pm

Halleluyah!! Berf is back on the road! Found a quality rebuilt Solex 34PICT from oeveedub with the correct accel link to clear the alt, and a shiny new fire ext. Relocated the fuel filter to beneath the tank, and actually got the backup lights working for the first time. Now to find the best spot for the extinguisher...

Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:39 am

Mine rides under the drivers seat. Haven't had to use it ... yet.

Max

Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:18 pm

Anyway to make this a sticky in the other forums(link perhaps)? I've been on the Samba for years and I've only been to this forum once.

I'm sure newbie Ghia owners would need to know this stuff.

Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:57 pm

This guide to fuel lines etc is very helpful...the bit at the bottom about the metal inlets pulling out has a good picture that sums that one up.!!

http://www.volksbolts.com/faq/fuelhose.htm

Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:48 pm

Max Welton wrote: Here:

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.autos.makers.vw...mp;rnum=13

Max

Dam good article!

Mon Aug 02, 2010 2:06 pm

JUST DONT RUN A DANG INLINE FILTER. IF YOU UNSCREW THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP YOU WILL FIND A STINKING FILTER. DANG I THOUGHT YALL WAS SOME VW MECHANICS... SE IT TOOK AN IDIOT LIKE ME TO FIGURE OUT THAT THE FILTER IS IN THE PUMP...

Mon Aug 02, 2010 2:29 pm

kevin3406 wrote: JUST DONT RUN A DANG INLINE FILTER. IF YOU UNSCREW THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP YOU WILL FIND A STINKING FILTER. DANG I THOUGHT YALL WAS SOME VW MECHANICS... SE IT TOOK AN IDIOT LIKE ME TO FIGURE OUT THAT THE FILTER IS IN THE PUMP...
Not all pumps have a screen it in. And they certainly don't filter down to 10 microns like a good quality inline filter does.

Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:13 pm

Just an update if you're reading this string for the first time, the burned out bug back on page 10 is back on the road and serving me faithfully!

More pics in the "before and afters" link in the "Readers rides" forum, also the "show me your interiors" post in the main body of the 'late model' forum.

BTW...compression on this engine was excellent. This bug almost went to the crusher and has turned into a fine vehicle...sometimes they're not too far gone to save!

Tue Nov 23, 2010 3:58 pm

jwold wrote: Just an update if you're reading this string for the first time, the burned out bug back on page 10 is back on the road and serving me faithfully!

Great come back story!!

Hey what's with all the weed in the floorboard?? Did that dime bag break?? LOL

Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:16 pm

Fir needles...they get everywhere!

Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:33 pm

really awesome you put it back together.

Tue Nov 23, 2010 6:15 pm

jwold wrote: Fir needles...they get everywhere!

I bet they do. We have the same problem with sand.!! 8)

Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:30 am

I have heard it all !
Look, examine all the engineering done on other cars then apply the principle.
Bugs are 1939 technology and they went out of business !

The least amount of connections and lines in the engine compartment possible.
I blocked off the fuel pump , then a steel line from the carb to the driver side rear wheel area. Fuel filter there or at the gas tank up front. Two clamps tied together.

This has the least amount of chance for fuel failure fire.

You have one line one connection with compression fitting at the carb - that's it !

Most of the bugs I have seen here in Phoenix, are done this way !

Simple

Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:02 pm

kevin3406 wrote: JUST DONT RUN A DANG INLINE FILTER. IF YOU UNSCREW THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP YOU WILL FIND A STINKING FILTER. DANG I THOUGHT YALL WAS SOME VW MECHANICS... SE IT TOOK AN IDIOT LIKE ME TO FIGURE OUT THAT THE FILTER IS IN THE PUMP...

Wow, worst advise ever.
well almost.

Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:31 am

Some of the stuff I have dun to keep my bug safe,
First is the oh Sh^%$ fire extinguisher at the front of my passenger seat.

next is my Bob Hover inspired pass throw, to git the fuel line throw the tin.

and whether you use A cheep $1 fuel filter or A $10 one, safety wire is your friend, (don't forget good hose and proper clamps) I use galvanized 18 gauge wire ( I got A 164' roll from A dollar store like 10years ago) use it on all your hose clamps.

Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:13 am

hey just to let yall know the german braided lines are no good any more no matter where you get them. they are not made to handle ethanol and they break down more easy. I use the 1/4 fuel lines yes they may not be right if you want to be perfect. but i had a fire and it was not fuel lines slipping or fuel filter it was the copper inlet on the carb came out. Use safety wire to prevent slippage.

Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:14 am

cameron91 wrote: it was the copper inlet on the carb came out. Use safety wire to prevent slippage.
Posted on Page 2.

Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:39 am

yep thats what mine looks like

Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:31 am

cameron91 wrote: hey just to let yall know the german braided lines are no good any more no matter where you get them. they are not made to handle ethanol and they break down more easy. I use the 1/4 fuel lines yes they may not be right if you want to be perfect. but i had a fire and it was not fuel lines slipping or fuel filter it was the copper inlet on the carb came out. Use safety wire to prevent slippage.
the carb inlet coming out is probably the most common source of engine fire. the inlet works itself free and falls out because of an incorrect fuel filter location. if you put a fuel filter between the pump and carb, the weight of that filter bouncing around will pull the inlet out. this isn't something new, and is not related to the type of hose you're using, german or otherwise.

Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:50 am

im not saying the hose pulled it out. it worked its self out over time im just saying the greman lines are not the best