Advice on starting point with 73 Bus

therealfrogman · Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 12:50 pm Post subject:

That's a good idea but all of my nephews are big Sad

There is a kid that come over to swim in the pool, I will try to reach him.

I sealed the bus because it was in the driveway..... Rolling Eyes

It works.
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

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therealfrogman · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 3:23 pm Post subject:

Bad news... I happened to lose the one key that opened the doors on my bus and it fell off the key ring and is sitting on my drivers seat, the bus is in my driveway and not in the garage so I always lock it. Well, I can get into the engine compartment and open the engine hatch, is there any chance you guys know how to open the back window hatch from the inside? That is if I can get to it Rolling Eyes

I screwed up.
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

therealfrogman · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:35 pm Post subject:

Thanks busdaddy, I will have a look. After examining the diagram it looks like I may be missing the signal switch retainer, I will take the steering wheel apart tomorrow and inventory what is on there.

The folks that stole the bus seemed to have a hard time hot wiring it (in my estimation) and decided make a mess of things. Funny thing is the bus was stolen 2 times in 6 months from the guy I bought it from Shocked

Even funnier is that one of the heads had a dropped valve so it wasn't going anywhere fast!
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

busdaddy · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:09 am Post subject:

Have you tried unbending the U shaped inserts a little? most of the time they are deformed from overtightening the screws. Early 74 uses the same switch, it's only the late ones with the integrated housing that are different.
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therealfrogman · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:46 am Post subject:

Can someone respond on the steering column issue please?
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

williamM · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 4:58 pm Post subject:

Back to your fuel pump-the greasy one- It has a small push rod the runs on an eccentric cast into the end of the cam. It is plumbed to the oil galley. So best is to seal the leaks and re install the pump and rod- If you find a good one and want to use it, install the fuel line to the pump before you put the pump on as they are a bear to get right after.

There is also a small star head allen ahead of the pump that contains the final pressure relief for the oil galley- it will need a cleaning and the plunger and spring will be full of gunk.

Sounds like you are well on your way to a great bus adventure. Laughing

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therealfrogman · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 4:00 pm Post subject:

Okay, I have a 73 and I want to replace some steering column parts. It seems like the 1973 is unlike the 72 or 74, like the key position for instance. The bus was stolen before I bought it and steering column moves around and is missing some bushings, bearings or who knows?

I can drive it but the blinker/headlight switch cannot be tightened any more, something is missing. (I do have the U shaped inserts, there is a bushing or something missing) I have been looking through the classifieds and can only find 72 or 74 and later columns. Can I scavenge parts off other years to make this complete by any chance? The left arm on my column is for the blinker and the right one is for the headlight dimmer and windshield washer control.

Would a 74 or later assembly ( just the levers and clamp that holds them) work?

No big hurry on that (just finished installing shocks moving on to Brakes (and curtains)) Rolling Eyes

I have searched, but I have had no luck to this point. I really appreciate the time you guys spend helping as always, thank you ahead of time.

Bob
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

therealfrogman · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:49 pm Post subject:

Got Thermostat a few weeks ago and all is well (around $65 bucks) but I do need to mount my heater fan assembly... I got one that runs smooth but the seller could not provide me with bracket to mount it to the top of the EC.

Anyone have a picture of it? I could make one or do a MacGyver thing but I would like to do it as nicely as I can (and of course if you have one FS PM me)

Having fun with this project and life overall Very Happy

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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

secretsubmariner · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:01 am Post subject:

Congrats on the progress, for what it's worth, I found a NOS bus type 4 thermostat on ebay for less than $40 shipped. Well worth it.

Comin' right along!!
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therealfrogman · Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 6:04 pm Post subject:

I have ordered a set of KYB shocks and should be getting them mid week, at the same time I will be tearing into the brakes and getting that stuff done.

I will update soon. Very happy with the progress! I do not post everything that I have done but the bus is very comfortable and quiet when driving, it is getting safe to drive.

Thanks for all the help you have given me and all the links.
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

Tcash · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:17 pm Post subject:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549967&highlight=monroe

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?search..._chars=200

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=206625&highlight=koni

The KYB gas adjust are working fine for me.
Tcash

therealfrogman · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:02 am Post subject:

I need to buy shocks for front and rear and my thoughts are "Will I regret buying Monroe shocks that match the stock numbers? I can KYB for almost 3 times the price, it drives like a boat right now! I am only concerned with getting it to original drivability, etc.

If there is any reason for me not to buy the lower price Monroe or if anyone has an option that would be better for a little more I would appreciate it.
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

therealfrogman · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 4:33 pm Post subject:

busdaddy, is that thing the stock fuel pump? Can I remove it?
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

busdaddy · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 4:12 pm Post subject:

It's a drain for when the fuel pump diaphragm ruptures, it sticks into a hole in the front of the sled tin.
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therealfrogman · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 3:34 pm Post subject:

This might as well be in the SQT but here it is.... There is a short piece of hose coming from near where the engine and tranny meet, the hose is just hanging there Sad

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I also have a leak but I do not think this hose is related to it. I cannot stay under the bus very long due to a bad back so I snapped a quick pic of it here I am. The left bottom corner of the pic where the end is so I would like to know its function and where it goes.

Thanks
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

therealfrogman · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 5:00 pm Post subject:

I was really trying to understand where and how to tap into the heat from #1 but I was just baffled, the guy that put my head on left this piece of tin in a box with the tin I removed.... I found it a and it makes sense now, I feel pretty stupid after reading as many posts as I have and asking as many questions here and other sites as I have!

Dumbfounded or found dumb. Who knows? I have enough understanding now to approach this issue and make things better. I am a newby with T4 but saturation is on the horizon. Glad you all are here!
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

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therealfrogman · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 2:01 pm Post subject:

Wildthings, I found a blog regarding this. The only thing that puzzles me is that the intake air is heated from a part of the engine so is this the same result as heating an intake tube?

As always thank you for sharing your knowledge.
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73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.

Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here.

Wildthings · Samba Member Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50361

Rig up a way to get preheated air to you carb and that will take care of most of the cold running problems and also disable the power valve and increase your primary main jet a size or two as I recommend in the Progressives Suck thread. These carb can be made to run well enough.


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