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Sun Aug 18, 2019 4:29 pm

Thanks Xevin!

Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:02 am

My understanding is the black vacuum hose is 3.5mm ID, and the green hose is 4.5mm ID (#s 22 and 23 in the link below):

https://www.bughaus.com/beetle134.htm

I know the black is used for advance signal and green is retard signal on the DVDA distributors- the ports on both the distributor vacuum can and the carburetor conform to this. The green hose is also apparently correct for the venting on the fuel tank. I am not sure about the ports on either the intake or the air cleaner on later models as I have never had that setup- I'd go with the same as Zunddfolge's setup pictured above with the black hose from intake to air cleaner thermostatic valve and the green hose from thermostatic valve to snorkel.

Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:10 pm

sb001 wrote: I'd go with the same as Zunddfolge's setup pictured above with the black hose from intake to air cleaner thermostatic valve and the green hose from thermostatic valve to snorkel.

On European cars the green hose is red...

I know the green hose only for the retard signal on the DVDA distributors (which are very rare in Europe).

Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:35 pm

Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:15 pm

Wolfsburg West shows picture of air cleaner with 3 green hoses. Two to air cleaner and one to retard port on distributor vacuum can.

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wired/wired_04_01/wired_04_01.htm

Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:38 am

Volkswagen Beetle 1302 weltmeister, Marathon, Champion.

Before, 2 years ago..

Now, 2 weeks ago...

In rebuilding process.

Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:23 am

Well there it is. 74 standard. Tips on dialing it in welcomed. PM me with examples. I don’t want to jam up this thread with opinions. The pulley nut stays :wink:

Edit: Before shot

Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:02 pm

Uaaah! That ugly pulley nut... [-( [-( [-(

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I have seen some engine bays without engine...
What about an engine without engine bay?

1975 Super (German) 1600DP

Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:51 pm

Xevin, other than that nut (which will poke your eye out), it’s a total beauty.

Tim

Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:52 pm

TK-CS wrote: What about an engine without engine bay?

1971 1600DP rebuilt engine, before installation into my 1970 (in late 2016). Solex 30/31 carb, German 009

Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:51 pm

I already posted this in "what did you do to your bug today" thread. but considering there's a thread specifically for engine bays, here it is:

since then I have replaced that heater tube.

Thu Sep 26, 2019 4:08 pm

Tim Donahoe wrote: Xevin, other than that nut (which will poke your eye out), it’s a total beauty.

Tim

Thanks Tim. Good tip on the pulley nut ( looks more like a nipple :wink: )since my left eye doesn’t work :shock:

Thu Sep 26, 2019 5:34 pm

TK-CS wrote: Uaaah! That ugly pulley nut... [-( [-( [-(

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I have seen some engine bays without engine...
What about an engine without engine bay?

1975 Super (German) 1600DP

SSSooo agree with your comment about that horrific pulley nut on Xevins engine. :lol:

You have a great looking engine. One note, your carb manifold rubber boot clamps are upside down. The screw/tightening portion of the clamp should be at the bottom so they don't cut your plug wires.

Sun Sep 29, 2019 3:54 pm

Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:55 pm

Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:42 am

My 72 , keep it simple.

Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:34 pm

Before

During

After

Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:36 pm

^^^^ Super SWEEEEET

Very clean, me likey.

Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:37 pm

lboos wrote: My 72 , keep it simple.

Better get some clamps on that fuel filter.

Fri Nov 22, 2019 2:52 pm

Glenn wrote: ^^^^ Super SWEEEEET

Very clean, me likey.

Thanks Glenn