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Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:39 pm

[quote="lytnbug"][quote="mrquin"][quote="lytnbug"] johnnypan wrote: lytnbug wrote: The latest phase ... it's just a driver. Something's missing though. #-o

not a mechanic by annny means but.. where is the coil? You have 25-50% of it. 5 points!

Wheres the distributor?

Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:44 pm

"Yes my fuel filter is in the damn engine compartment"

Mine to, has been for 30years and well be there in another 30... that's A dead horse that people need to stop beating..

Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:45 pm

These quotes are goofed up so...
"Broke96" wins! Unfortunately, the prize is 3 quarts of used motor oil.. :P
It has an Electromotive triggered ignition with dual coils on the board. The whole thing is setting on the luggage shelf.

Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:52 pm

the engine bay is definitely cleaner without the distributor there, looks good.

Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:14 pm

I got oil everywhere I'll post another pic when the new seal for my generator mount comes in so the slow oil leak stops running into the fan and throwing it all over.. No I'm not currently driving it until it's fixed :(

Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:05 pm

updated... with 44idf and Pertronix dizzy

Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:04 pm

Before:

AFTER:

Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:23 pm

Well heres mine, Messy because im still in the 'put it on and make it work' Phase though! Hahah 8)

Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:55 pm

vw_hank wrote: "Yes my fuel filter is in the damn engine compartment"

Mine to, has been for 30years and well be there in another 30... that's A dead horse that people need to stop beating..

not wanting to be a pessimist but i would be highly surprised if any of the vws on this forum are still on the roads in 30 years time
if governments have their way they wont be

yes the fuel filter topic goes on and on.
its just a convenience thing that most people put them there.
why jack up a car and climb underneath and get covered in fuel installing it there when u can easily put it in the engine bay and see what its doing.... :roll:

1000s upon 1000s have done that and never had problems and cause of this people new to the scene often assume its factory, but lots have burned down cause of it too.
most know the risks, and that doesnt bother me, every one that burns down makes mine more valuable :lol:

Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:37 am

vw_hank wrote: "Yes my fuel filter is in the damn engine compartment"

Mine to, has been for 30years and well be there in another 30... that's A dead horse that people need to stop beating..

there would be a LOT less engine compartment fires if people would put their filter in the correct line... the one leading to the fuel pump, not between the pump and carb. They aren't meant to be under pressure, if fuel is being SUCKED through them they won't burst (vacuum is a funny thing that way), put them under pressure and yes, they will burst and spill fuel all over the place, catch fire, end game.

Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:46 pm

1800 in my 66

1914 in my 69

Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:00 pm

HighHooder wrote: vw_hank wrote: "Yes my fuel filter is in the damn engine compartment"

Mine to, has been for 30years and well be there in another 30... that's A dead horse that people need to stop beating..

there would be a LOT less engine compartment fires if people would put their filter in the correct line... the one leading to the fuel pump, not between the pump and carb. They aren't meant to be under pressure, if fuel is being SUCKED through them they won't burst (vacuum is a funny thing that way), put them under pressure and yes, they will burst and spill fuel all over the place, catch fire, end game. That and you catch all the crap before it plugs up the fuel pump.. also every time I change my filter I use A piece of sand paper on the ends so the hose don't slide easy, and hose clamps are very helpfol

Sat Apr 03, 2010 6:28 am

did all the work my self.. no longer a bug virgin.. Thanks for the help of Samba forums and Martys VW and Buggy Parts, Frenchburg KY

Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:15 am

mnussbau wrote: My '74 sedan.

Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:08 pm

vw_hank wrote: HighHooder wrote: vw_hank wrote: "Yes my fuel filter is in the damn engine compartment"

Mine to, has been for 30years and well be there in another 30... that's A dead horse that people need to stop beating..

there would be a LOT less engine compartment fires if people would put their filter in the correct line... the one leading to the fuel pump, not between the pump and carb. They aren't meant to be under pressure, if fuel is being SUCKED through them they won't burst (vacuum is a funny thing that way), put them under pressure and yes, they will burst and spill fuel all over the place, catch fire, end game. That and you catch all the crap before it plugs up the fuel pump.. also every time I change my filter I use A piece of sand paper on the ends so the hose don't slide easy, and hose clamps are very helpfol
must be a Washington thing :P

Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:26 pm

HerbieDave wrote: Before:

AFTER:

damn dude your before image is better then my motor now haha

Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:28 pm

VilhauerD wrote: mnussbau wrote: My '74 sedan.

That distributor is a Bosch SVDA.
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1348

Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:30 pm

my 1835
110 cam
counter weight crank
lightend flywheel
kadron 40's
67 bug
it has about 20000 miles[/img]

Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:04 pm

Here is my "before". I hope to have an "after" in a couple of weeks.

Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:34 am

Getting closer.