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PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:41 pm    Post subject: Wont start after alt conversion Reply with quote

I just did a generator/alternator conversion on my 73 super beetle and now it will not start.I have new coil,plugs,plug wires,points,condenser and am getting fire.It will not start even when i use starting fluid,help!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Did you perhaps knock the wire off of your carburetor for the fuel cut-off? Is the exciter wire from the dash light properly attached? You have fire at the coil, do you also have fire at the plugs? New cap & rotor? Proper plugs for wires, screw-off tips removed?
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

First question - do you have gas in the carb? Look down the throat and work the thrott;e do you get a shot from the accel pump nozzle? If yes, then as mentioned chase down your electrical - Power to the coil? Spark at the plugs?
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:50 am    Post subject: Re: Wont start after alt conversion Reply with quote

Ed1972 wrote:
I just did a generator/alternator conversion on my 73 super beetle and now it will not start.I have new coil,plugs,plug wires,points,condenser and am getting fire.It will not start even when i use starting fluid,help!


No start with starting fluid: then you have electrical issue. Most likely suspect is spark plug wire orientation.

Also check for pwer to the carb electrojet and choke heater.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone!I discovered that all the valves were all way too tight.I set valves and she started right up!Now my alt pulley and crank pulley dont line up! LOL I love this car! LOL
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Loosen your band clamp on the alternator and see if it will slide enough.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ed1972,
Also check it isn't hanging up on the alt stand. I had to take the grinder to some the lower ribs on the alt to have it settle.

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