Problem starting when car is warmed up then shut off?

t63vw · Samba Member Joined: August 15, 2006 Posts: 5

I have a 63 Vw that has been converted to 12V. Car starts up great when cold but if I Get out and get her warmed up the red dash light starts to flicker at idle and when you shut it off it will not restart for about a half hour. The Engine does turn over but it will not fire up. Maybe the Timing?

aircooledberndoggie · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject:

I had the same problem with my 66 and it turned out that the battery didnt have enough juice to crank it up when i got it warm. Check your battery with a digital volt meter ot try to start it warm with a known good battery. Worked for me. Also it sounds like it could be your alternator or generator..........Peace

t63vw · Samba Member Joined: August 15, 2006 Posts: 5

I'll try to do check that tonight. Thanx

67jason · Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 6:22 am Post subject:

i had a similar issue, turned out the coil wasnt putting out a strong enough spark at start up...swapped it out and all was well again.
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1973/63 bug · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:10 pm Post subject:

I had a similiar problem without the fliker I turn out to be vapor lock fuel line too close to the exhaust ,Id check that also..fire in the hole! GD LUK Cool

makinbakin · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:13 pm Post subject:

could be overheating, check all your cooling tins, timing, etc.
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