The Stupid Question Thread

[honeybus]

[honeybus]

I read in Ratwell.com the following:

1.1 Compression Testing:

You've bought a compression tester but it doesn't contain any instructions. Here's what to do:

if you have hydraulic lifters, run the engine the night before for 30 minutes to make sure they are pumped up.
adjust valves if it's near adjustment time
break torque on the plugs with a cold engine so you aren't removing them when the threads in the head are softer from the heat. Just keep them snug.
run the engine for 5 minutes to warm it up
remove all four spark plugs
key off to disable coil and injectors
unplug double relay if you have FI (left plug is mandatory)

What is the rationale for this statement " unplug double relay if you have FI (left plug is mandatory) "

Thank you.

Barry sends
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More than I need -
'78 Westy ... purchased 11 Dec 06 ($9,000); sand blasted/primered 7 Jan 07 ($1,200); body shop 3 Apr 07 ($2,000); paint shop 7 Nov 07 ($6,000); home 22 Apr 08; started TLC 28 Aug 08; got very first sign of life 8 Jun 2010; Run about 1,000 miles in Florida in May 2011; 1,600 miles road trip Orlando-Key West-Aldie Virginia 10-26 Mar 2020 (COVID-19 started)

Thanks for all the fish.

[Wildthings]

[busdaddy]

[Wildthings]

[cv66seabear]

It is #11.
Everything on the PB Warning socket is unplugged.
I'll get out and test the other stuff Sunday.
Thanks once again!
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1979 Campmobile - "Pancho Verde"

Old Friends - gone now:
1964 Beetle "Liebchen"
Mark 3 Jetta "Liebchen Zwei"
Passat Wagon "Wolf"
2015 Passat Sedan "Rudy"

[KentABQ]

My stupid question du jour...

How does a fuel injected engine compensate for high altitudes?

I had problems starting and running my '76 Riviera with FI when we were above 5k feet or so. When I got home, she drove normally. So my assumption is the altitude and thin air may have caused the problem.
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-Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"

"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea

Bus ownership via emoticons:
---williamM

[busdaddy]

[Tcash]

[KentABQ]

Thanks for the answer, busdaddy. And I think I understand better what was happening while driving at 5-7k feet...

She was running rich to begin with, while at low elevations. So when I was climbing, the mixture kept getting richer as the air thinned. The ultra rich mixture explains why she would suddenly jerk and die at the highest elevations, and also explains why she wouldn't start until after sitting for at least an hour to cool down.

A couple months ago when I took her in for the smog test, she passed pretty easily. But for some reason, (TS2? Dual relay?) she started running rich occasionally. My guess is I need to replace the TS2. Or I'm going to take TCash's previous advice and add the potentiometer. I haven't decided yet. It may be a combination of both, with a switch to override the TS2 if I want.
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-Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"

"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea

Bus ownership via emoticons:
---williamM

[Wildthings]

[KentABQ]

[Plaidbus]

Hi all: This bus below is advertised as a '69, and the owner says it says
'69 on the title. Is there any way he's right? Seems like...not. I'm not crazy am I?

https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1969-volkswagen-transporter-deluxe-c-7146.htm

[busdaddy]

[Plaidbus]

Huh. Did not know that! I'm not buying, just thought I'd do the seller a favor if he had it wrong. Busdaddy, you unknowingly helped me today with an old post in the bay forum re: "turn signal switch", also "cab door locks". Both are working PERFECTLY now thanks to your input! I owe you!

[WestySteff]

Hello, my first post on this forum

Where can I get hold of a black old-school lace-up steering wheel cover for my 73' Westie. Something of a decent quality that fits neatly on the original steering wheel.

Thank you!

[KentABQ]

Welcome to The Samba!

Here's what is supposed to be the best...
http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?id=3051

You may be able to buy one in Europe.
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-Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"

"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea

Bus ownership via emoticons:
---williamM

[WestySteff]

Already ordered, thank you so much!

[obnoxiousblue]

Does anyone have a photo of the warning label that is on the center of the dash from a 77 Westy?
I see WW has them, but am trying to see how "accurate" they are - as the Delta Six labels are pretty off.

Also, my original dash was pretty chewed up. I scored one on a trade for some wheels and tires but the holes that were there for switches were in a bit of a different order.
Without my having to dril more holes is it totally weird that I'm planning to put my rear dog, rear defroster, and gas heater switches to the right side of the dash? Other than the order of the holes the padded part is in great shape.
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Mike
1964 Beetle
2001 Eurovan Camper

[KentABQ]