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babysnakes Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:17 am Post subject: |
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No, I thought the engine had freed up. Pulling that won't do anything if it's good or bad. You mentioned going to Steve's so I thought it was running but poorly. |
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chris_skrepcinski Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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babysnakes wrote: |
No, I thought the engine had freed up. Pulling that won't do anything if it's good or bad. You mentioned going to Steve's so I thought it was running but poorly. |
I finally got it running but I'm pretty sure I'm down a cylinder...I'm gonna do a compression test tonight and maybe do a leak-down test too
Worse comes to worse I buy a decent used 1600 and throw it in the bug. Plus I can get a roller and throw in a motor _________________ I know nothing...but still more than some
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chris_skrepcinski Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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Checked compression....got 120-130 on 2, 3, and 4, and 90 on 1... _________________ I know nothing...but still more than some
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chris_skrepcinski Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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I keep posting and I'll be it's getting annoying...but I think I found the problem. I drained the oil and guess what came out? Certainly not oil...
I guess the carb leaks gas so my case was full of fuel and oil. Next step would be a rebuild of the carb and possibly the motor? Or can I just use a cleaner like SeaFoam or somethin? _________________ I know nothing...but still more than some
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babysnakes Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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chris_skrepcinski wrote: |
I guess the carb leaks gas so my case was full of fuel and oil. |
This is the point I was trying to make. The fuel solenoid shut off valve is not working properly. It is intended to stop fuel flow when the ignition is off. Change the valve as it's the least expensive fix at this point. You will need a rebuild at some point with that 90 psi number. Fix the valve and roll it for now, and start saving for a good rebuild. |
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Bender Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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good call Eric ........ _________________ Bite my shiny metal ass
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chris_skrepcinski Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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As of today:
New plugs (gapped at .024)
Older Bosch plug wires (the Brazillian ones fell apart)
Compression still at 90psi in #1; all others at 125psi
Drained gas from sump and put in new oil
Valves (gapped at .006)
Pulled out fuel cut-off solenoid. The plunger seemed kind of loose :\
Checked float, float tank full of fuel
Car does not start without holding the gas pedal down a little. Also backfires and makes what sounds like a knocking noise. All at low idle.
If I bring up the rpm's, it all goes away but it still sounds like it's struggling to run.
Eventually I'll rebuild the carb, and if necessary, buy another 1600 and rebuild the one in the bug now. _________________ I know nothing...but still more than some
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babysnakes Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:42 am Post subject: |
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chris_skrepcinski wrote: |
Pulled out fuel cut-off solenoid. |
Did you put it back in, or replace it with a new one? |
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chris_skrepcinski Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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I put it back in after I tested it and it opens and closes correctly. I'll probably replace it but for now it works.
Also, I adjusted the timing and now it idles...rough, but ut idles. Only time it's really bad is when I give it gas. The motor shakes real bad then it evens out. Pulled plus one and two and there was no change, but three and four made the engine slowly die. I'm wondering if it's a bad seal or something and that's causing one and two to not have enough combustion. The car moves under it's own power, but it's a hell of a lot slower than it should be _________________ I know nothing...but still more than some
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babysnakes Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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How are the intake boots? Did you spray any carb cleaner or starting fluid on them? If they are bad, and you spray them the idle will change. |
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chris_skrepcinski Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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They seem fine. I sprayed carb cleaner on them and there was no change _________________ I know nothing...but still more than some
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chris_skrepcinski Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Now she purrs like a kitten....a dirty, oily, loud, kitten lol
Still leaks fuel I believe, so I'm gonna get a fuel shut-off solenoid today from McNab and see how that turns out. Otherwise I'll rebuild the carb _________________ I know nothing...but still more than some
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chris_skrepcinski Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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So...anything going on tomorrow? _________________ I know nothing...but still more than some
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babysnakes Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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I'll be chillin' at home. Bus is in Miami getting welded on. Pick it up on Sat. Won't be driving for a while. Doing a refresh. Pushrod tubes, solid rockers, possible valve replacement and maybe some other shit. |
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dirtylawnchair Samba Member
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Bender Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:03 am Post subject: |
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Again, Thanks Al...........On another note...I don't think Bug jam is in the cards for me this year.... _________________ Bite my shiny metal ass
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chris_skrepcinski Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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Anything going on this evening? _________________ I know nothing...but still more than some
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