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Trashman Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:52 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Buying parts for the bus currently because what better thing to do when it's raining? hahaha. Anyways, I'm ordering some more window seals from WW and I'm remembering that I am missing the deluxe window trim on my passenger side, rear full window (the one without the vent window). I've been having a hard time finding some good aluminum trim for this window in particular. Anyone had any luck finding this anywhere? Or has anyone just used a roll of the stuff and cut it to fit? _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 2:15 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Vova wrote: |
Supposed of rain through Friday. |
Damn, I guess I'll be tinkering in the rain this week _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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Vova Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 269 Location: Los Gatos CA
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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68Transporter wrote: |
wcfvw69 wrote: |
Do this. Crack the pilot jet about an 1/8 of a turn. Will it idle now when the choke opens? If so, tighten the pilot jet gently and turn both adjustment screws out 3.5 turns and see if it idles when the choke warms up and opens. |
I'll try this when it stops raining, if it ever does today. But my only concern is that it ran fine when I parked it a couple days ago and i didn't touch the carb. But I guess anything is worth a try when you're stuck.
khalimadeath wrote: |
Did you check your spark plug wires? Those look like the Napa brand, may have bumped one loose. Ive done that before. |
Spark plug wires are brand new and I think I check them every time I've been in there hoping that it would be the problem. Unfortunately, there always on there nice and snug. |
Just finished riding by UCI. Supposed of rain through Friday. _________________ 1978 Westfalia
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:48 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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wcfvw69 wrote: |
Do this. Crack the pilot jet about an 1/8 of a turn. Will it idle now when the choke opens? If so, tighten the pilot jet gently and turn both adjustment screws out 3.5 turns and see if it idles when the choke warms up and opens. |
I'll try this when it stops raining, if it ever does today. But my only concern is that it ran fine when I parked it a couple days ago and i didn't touch the carb. But I guess anything is worth a try when you're stuck.
khalimadeath wrote: |
Did you check your spark plug wires? Those look like the Napa brand, may have bumped one loose. Ive done that before. |
Spark plug wires are brand new and I think I check them every time I've been in there hoping that it would be the problem. Unfortunately, there always on there nice and snug. _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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Amskeptic Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:25 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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68Transporter wrote: |
Can't hurt!
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Stick the choke heater wire back between the carburetor and the fan housing on its way to the electromagnetic cut-off solenoid that is wired to the + 15 coil terminal. Its current location is close to the throttle lever/spring.
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khalimadeath Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2014 Posts: 768 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:52 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Did you check your spark plug wires? Those look like the Napa brand, may have bumped one loose. Ive done that before. _________________ The United States Constitution
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13389 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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68Transporter wrote: |
I just cleaned any bits of crud out of the bowl and checked if there was anything clogging up the jets. I haven't adjusted it for about six months now and when I did, I did it to the specs on this website. http://www.angelfire.com/tx2/ntnb/Carb_Instructions.htm
Just checked the volume and it is out about 2.5 turns and the bypass is about 2 turns out. But I did not fudge with these at all when I cleaned it. |
Do this. Crack the pilot jet about an 1/8 of a turn. Will it idle now when the choke opens? If so, tighten the pilot jet gently and turn both adjustment screws out 3.5 turns and see if it idles when the choke warms up and opens. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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I just cleaned any bits of crud out of the bowl and checked if there was anything clogging up the jets. I haven't adjusted it for about six months now and when I did, I did it to the specs on this website. http://www.angelfire.com/tx2/ntnb/Carb_Instructions.htm
Just checked the volume and it is out about 2.5 turns and the bypass is about 2 turns out. But I did not fudge with these at all when I cleaned it. _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:18 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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My bet is something is still in your idle circuit. Out of curiosity, did you adjust your carb at all? You said you cleaned it out? Tell us how you have the bypass and volume screws adjusted? _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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Trashman Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Can't hurt!
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khalimadeath Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2014 Posts: 768 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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hmm post a pic of you engine bay just for s&g. Then we can brainstorm from there. _________________ The United States Constitution
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Yes hahaha. And thats what I'm thinking, but what??? I have been going over every little thing and nothing is standing out as a problem yet. _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe" |
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khalimadeath Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2014 Posts: 768 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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I assume you put the correct amount of oil in? You may have just bumped something while filling the oil, the engine bay can be tight. _________________ The United States Constitution
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Trashman Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2016 Posts: 280 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Alright everyone, I need some advice. I did an oil change a few days ago and ever since that the bus hasn't wanted to idle. Some time it just struggles to idle and sometimes it misses. It's much better at higher rpm's but it still seems a little off. Everything before the oil change was running mint. My question to you all is what do you think it could be?
So far I've checked for vacuum leaks by spraying some carb cleaner in the line all the way from the carb to where the manifold meets the head. Nothing. I've tried new plug wires and a new coil. Nothing. Adjusted the valves. Nothing. Cleaned the carb. Nothing. Checked for fuel pressure, it's got it. Fuel filter clogged up? Nope. Timing off? Nope, it's good.
I went ahead and ordered a new Bosch coil (the good one) and a new cap and rotor, although I don't really need them I figured it couldn't hurt at all. But I just can't figure this out and can't think of any way that the oil change had anything to do with it, or how this just happened all of a sudden. Any ideas?
(note: running compufire on 009 dizzy, with 34 pict 3) _________________ Bagged 1968 Neptune Blue "Deluxe"
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Trashman Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:15 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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Although I don't know the original interior color, I have been told all 68 buses imported to the US with a special paint code like mine, had a beige interior. But savannah beige l620 is an exterior paint code, which was one of the 5 colors available that year.
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Vova Samba Member
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GTV Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:26 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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68Transporter wrote: |
I also thought that I would ask you guys if you know what this sticker could mean. My bus is a factory neptune blue bus, but there is this sticker that says Savannah Beige and the paint code, but under that sticker is neptune blue. And to my knowledge the bus has never had a respray. Anyone know what this sticker means? Does it have anything to do with the interior or could it just be a fluke from the factory?
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:03 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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When I had my engine and gas tank out of my 70', I covered the gas tank compartment with sound deadener, then reinstalled the tank. BIG difference in reducing engine noise for sure. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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Vova Samba Member
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Trashman Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build |
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I have still been plugging away at little things on the bus. First thing was that I got the drivers side door seal on finally. I was holding this off until the other door seals settled. This way I could go in and out through those doors, leaving the drivers door closed for at least a week so it could get some memory of how it's supposed to sit. I also got the vapor guards on the front doors on but I think I might still tape around the edges just for more peace of mind that they won't allow water to come in contact with the door panels.
Next up, I tackled the fatmat in the trunk area. Completely covered this area to try and reduce engine noise as much as possible and you can definitely tell the difference. I doesn't sound like the engine in in there with you anymore. I can't wait to hear even more improvement when there is carpet, and the extra cushion when the bed is out on top of the fatmat.
I also thought that I would ask you guys if you know what this sticker could mean. My bus is a factory neptune blue bus, but there is this sticker that says Savannah Beige and the paint code, but under that sticker is neptune blue. And to my knowledge the bus has never had a respray. Anyone know what this sticker means? Does it have anything to do with the interior or could it just be a fluke from the factory?
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