1968 Deluxe Build

Trashman · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:52 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

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?
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Trashman · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 2:15 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

Vova · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

Trashman · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:48 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

Amskeptic · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:25 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

khalimadeath · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:52 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

Did you check your spark plug wires? Those look like the Napa brand, may have bumped one loose. Ive done that before.
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wcfvw69 · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

Trashman · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

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.
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wcfvw69 · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:18 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

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?
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Trashman · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

Can't hurt!

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khalimadeath · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

hmm post a pic of you engine bay just for s&g. Then we can brainstorm from there.
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Trashman · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

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.
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khalimadeath · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

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.
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Trashman · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

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)
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Trashman · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:15 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

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 · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:58 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

Is that the interior color?
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GTV · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:26 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

wcfvw69 · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:03 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

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.
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Vova · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:04 am Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

Any fatmat in the doors? It makes a big difference...
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Trashman · Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Deluxe Build

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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