TheSamba.com :: View topic - What is the spring to ceiling used for in dual carb setups?

Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:32 pm

Will be doing my T1 to T4 swap soon, so I want to know what purpose the spring serves.

Thanks in advance

Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:34 pm

throttle return spring.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:25 pm

Glenn wrote: throttle return spring.
Is that on Colin's engine?

That ghetto spring?

Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:28 pm

73kombi wrote: That ghetto spring?

the springs in both photos are original equipment.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:58 pm

germansupplyscott wrote: 73kombi wrote: That ghetto spring?

the springs in both photos are original equipment.

Do all Canadians not get sarcasm?

Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:30 pm

Quote: Do all Canadians not get sarcasm?

They are kin to the Aussie's, Kiwi's, and Brits. Has to be really off the wall ridiculous to make them laugh like - "does that spring work well? It is an interesting way to hold up an engine."

Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:32 am

SGKent wrote: ..."does that spring work well? It is an interesting way to hold up an engine."

:lol:

I love a sophisticated sense of humour!

Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:33 am

What is the 110 v looking plug at the battery for :?:

Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:48 am

The second picture with the power cord in it isn't Colin's Bus or his engine.

Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:23 am

RIOMX wrote:
This is random and off topic but does anyone have a better picture of that sticker on the fan shroud? I've been looking to replace mine and can't find a close up to what is actually is. Better yet does anyone know where I can get a replacement?

Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:46 am

It tells you the specs for valve adjustment, it is blurry in the picture but I think it is for solid lifters.

http://www.bus-boys.com/

Go under Funzone/Stickers and it is item #ZST-00104

Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:47 am

thewalrus wrote: RIOMX wrote:
This is random and off topic but does anyone have a better picture of that sticker on the fan shroud? I've been looking to replace mine and can't find a close up to what is actually is. Better yet does anyone know where I can get a replacement?

Busdaddy in 3...2...1...

Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:13 am

There's a few NOS ones in the classifieds but someone was reproducing them, I can't remember who at the moment. Check the usual suppliers I guess.

Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:18 am

http://wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=ZVW30A

Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:46 am

Samba to the rescue once again! I actually have Hydrolic lifters so I guess I don't need it. Thanks for the help though!

Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:36 am

Then you'll need this:

Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:40 am

The first photo is Colin's engine, which I now have.

The second is one of Klaussinator's engine.

Both were from the engine photos thread.

Anyway, will any spring of the same length do if I can get one from the hardware store? I might not be able to locate the one Colin had.

Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:47 am

RIOMX wrote: The first photo is Colin's engine, which I now have.

Yes, we all know you have the RW's engine...It was funny how you kept it a 'secret' for a couple days. :D

Any spring of the same length and tension will do the same thing, as the one in Colin's picture.

Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:14 am

I'm a little hestitate to use a carb return spring mounted from an engine to the body as with the engine rocking could / would play havic with the thottle?

Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:50 am

werksberg wrote: I'm a little hestitate to use a carb return spring mounted from an engine to the body as with the engine rocking could / would play havic with the thottle?

Colin and many others have driven with that factory set up spring a gazillion miles. What's your concern? :?
Unless your engine mounts etc are TRASH I suppose....

If the original spring has flown the coop...I set them up with a spring I find on the "HELP" rack at the local FLAPS chain stores. Works just fine.