The Stupid Question Thread

2fast4u · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 4:25 am Post subject:

If 78 busses come with cats, why wouldnt mine have one?

babysnakes · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 4:52 am Post subject:

The emission systems are slightly different for Ca. models. They have the cat. My '78 does not have one either.
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2fast4u · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 4:53 am Post subject:

How much would it affect performance?

maximan1 · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 2:35 pm Post subject:

It really doesn't.
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RatCamper · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 6:55 pm Post subject:

I have one:

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Does the discoloration and cruddiness on the label look right?
The pump is maybe a bit over two years old and has maybe 10 hours use on it, mostly stationary in the yard.
I'm just worried it was overheating or something.
Since I took that photo this morning I've turned it around and put a rubber block between it and the bulkhead. Not optimal but it has changed the hammering to a tapping. It'll do for now.
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Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 2:06 am Post subject:

alternator question here:
If i have a slow drain, and the charging system isnt the greatest, would the regulator have much of an effect on any of that?
i realize its important for charging etc, but would it cause the drain and the lack of good charge?

if its not that, i would be putting the discharge on my radio, which i am 85% sure is it, and the charging issue as a bad Alternator. does that make sense, and does that theory work?

Also, iv been reading up on the alternator, and wanted to upgrade, and was wondering if a 110 amp alternator (or close to it) would work well for keeping two batteries charged, and to run a 15-16 speaker system, nothing crazy, but lots of speakers, with a single 8-10 inch sub. i was also thinking about HIDs, foglights, and brighter tail light setups for visibility and being seen.
would 110 work for what im attempting to plan out?
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DAD's - 1972 Westfalia ~ Sticky ~ 1.7(?) 914 motor, allison electronic ignition, electric fuel pump, dual webers w/o choke.

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smoovie · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:37 am Post subject:

What is this clip/spring in the trans called? Anyone know where I can get one? Thanks.

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busdaddy · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:23 pm Post subject:

Ratcamper: looks like a stain from a fuel drip.
Stu: disconnect the stereo and see if the draw stops, it's not often a reg can draw power when off but a bad alternator could, as for higher amps?, 70 is likely the best you'll get.
Smoovie: that's a throwout bearing retainer clip, every VW parts seller has them.
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smoovie · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:08 pm Post subject:

Thank you busdaddy.

Edit: Are one of these it? I can't seem to find your wording.

http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=113311287

http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=020311187

SGKent · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:36 pm Post subject:

smoovie · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:38 pm Post subject:

Ok. It's old The Bay is a '71. Looks like an aftermarket engine block. I had to pull it to clean the gas tank and thats the way the clip was. I guess I'll buy a new one.

Thanks,
Gabe

SGKent · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:45 pm Post subject:

that spring may have just come off and you may be able to reuse it. They come with a new TO bearing and normally you replace the TO when you replace the clutch.
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Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:34 pm Post subject:

when i got the westy a year ago, the guy had mentioned that the reason he parked the bus in the first place was because he hated having to charge it every few days, or after every time he got home. When i have disconnected the radio in the past, it hasn't solved the issue. what would the next idea be? the only things electrical that i have found are a set of reading lights, with a on off switch, a propane heater with no electrical connections, and a radio, and the radio came out before, not solving the issue. would any of the camping things like the fridge or the 120 volt converter affect it at all?

Thanks
Stuart
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MINE - 1978 Westfalia ~ Maisy ~ FI, Hydraulic Valves, Electronic Points, 2.0 (NEED A SET OF HEADS, PM ME IF YOU HAVE A SET)

DAD's - 1972 Westfalia ~ Sticky ~ 1.7(?) 914 motor, allison electronic ignition, electric fuel pump, dual webers w/o choke.

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”

“Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”

SGKent · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:55 pm Post subject:

Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:11 pm Post subject:

Tom Powell · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject:

Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:16 pm Post subject:

RatCamper · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:25 pm Post subject:

[quote="busdaddy"]Ratcamper: looks like a stain from a fuel drip.

Well that's okay. It probably happened during the original car park installation or the downstream hose replacement I did whenever it was. Oh yes, when the progressive on the type 4 started messing up, so a bit under a year ago. That carburettor is still doing fine by the way, bolted on to its new host. except...

Another stupid question.

Both the 1800 type 4 and the EA81 (Subaru 1.8L OHV single port) had a tendency to blow smoke when I goose the accelerator or put it down in any more than a very gradual manner. It is far more noticeable on the EA81. The smoke kind of peters out after about 10 seconds or so. I'm guessing it's the accelerator pump has a bit too much squirt. Do I scale it down by knocking out the pump lever pin and putting it in the hole which provides less movement (top one? I'd know which way if I had it in front of me). I've heard using a different pump jet too, but I can't understand how that would reduce the charge, rather than just prolong it.
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SGKent · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:28 pm Post subject:

Stuart - take the batteries out of the bus. Check the water level if either is a type that requires water. Fully charge them. Let them sit three or four days and take them to Autozone, O'Reillys etc and do a free load test it. See if they are good. When a battery fails it is common for the plates to slowly disintegrate and fall down to the bottom of the battery. The debris causes the battery to discharge itself. Maybe one of the batteries is draining the other one as well as itself.
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RatCamper · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 4:07 pm Post subject:

Another un-threadworthy question.

Roughly how long are the rear lap seatbelts?

I can't just buy one from a VW parts seller because the seatbelts need to bear the AS (Australian Standards) patch. Can't buy secondhand as that's illegal, so I need to get a new one which I honestly prefer anyway.

If you are wondering I can't use the old one for two reasons. First and foremost it was a badly installed lap sash. The top point went through the square tab thing that I think has something to do with the spare tyre. That wouldn't hold anyone. The other one is quite simply because I set it on fire while doing a rust repair. A tiny ball of slag must have gone on a long skip and found a nice cosy place to live.
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Vehicle: 1975 Special order delivery walkthrough panel based pop-top camper (LCA / Sunliner). Motor: Nippon 1.8L Single port Wasserboxer, Transmission: 3 rib 002.

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