Bought a 77 Westy from my in laws... random updates

[74superTN]

Latest issue... trying to figure out where I can order an exhaust exactly like the one installed. All I can find are them exiting the passenger side. My exhaust exits the drivers side. Can the system be reversed?

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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy

[wcfvw69]

China made wheel bearing...EEk!
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[74superTN]

Few brake issues going on right now. Elongated bearing holes, worn brake pads, worn rotors

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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy

[williamM]

Those retro surfer babes will follow you home- caution--- can be as expensive as vw parts---
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[74superTN]

Local show a few weeks ago...People love these things!

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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy

[THall]

[74superTN]

Anyone know the answer to my last question?

On a side note, made it through Hurricane Matthew!
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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy

[74superTN]

Cylinder head temp update.....I might be an idiot

So I read about 30 minutes ago that when installing the VDO cylinder head temp sending unit onto your #3 spark plug, you remove the spark plug crush seal first.....

I did not do this...So I went and removed it really quick and now my temps are running about 50 degrees less, give or take.....Does this make sense or did I just mess something else up? Lmao
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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy

[wcfvw69]

[Tcash]

Zero lash, think of it as zero tension Zero clearance.
Back off the adjuster until there is noticeable shake between the pushrod and rocker.
Spin the pushrod with two fingers while tightening the adjuster until you feel a slight drag.
Now back the adjuster out until the drag just goes away.
This is zero lash.
Turn the adjuster in 1 1/2 turns and lock it down.
Warning do not rotate the engine. The valves at this point are held slightly open. Due to the hydraulic lifter pressure needing to bleed down. Rotating the engine at this time can cause the pistons to contact the open valves and bend the valves.
Wait until you can spin the pushrods with your fingers.
Note:if the lifters do not bleed down. Let them sit overnight. If they are still tight in the morning. You have Solid lifter. Adjust accordingly.

[74superTN]

Not sure but I have chromoly push rods
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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy

[wcfvw69]

[74superTN]

When adjusting my valves for zero lash, should I my push rods spin freely or not? I've read where you adjust till the valves are at zero lash and the push rods spin freely and then I've also read where you adjust to zero lash and then give it up to another 1 1/2 turns in. Which is correct?
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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy

[Tcash]

Timing

[74superTN]

Adjusted the valves. Seems to be better but still running hot (375-400) at 55 or 60mph
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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy

[74superTN]

Could it possibly a carb issue? Maybe running lean at faster speeds? Weber 40IDF dual carbs
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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy

[74superTN]

So the bus had a great Summer! Few car shows under the belt and ran solid!

That being sad, I'm running hot (400 degrees) at 55mph or faster! Any ideas? Cooling tins installed, timing correct, flaps opened in safe mode. I don't know!! Making a huge trip to Florida for Florida Bug Jam in November so this is my next issue to tackle!
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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy

[Tcash]

Fuel Shutoff Valve

[SGKent]

if the floats are black hard shell foam replace them and the flooding will stop. If they are brass they rarely go bad.
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[74superTN]

Update:
Installed a new Needle valve in both floats and now i'm not getting fuel in my exhaust over night! So no more fuel in the oil and no more fuel in the exhaust! One of the spring loaded balls was stuck and wouldn't spring anymore so I just went ahead and replace both.
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73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy