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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 4:03 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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williamM wrote: |
Don't forget- I have bunch of proven spares off Boomerang engine and Blues, non op motor- So If you want to play "darts" repair- let me know what you would like to try. |
Thanks or the offer, Bill! I've got 3 spare AARs, for some reason, and one of them appears to be working correctly.
Just have to get in there and replace it.
How's Blue coming along? Any luck with the dash and FI installs yet?
You can't blame snow and cold weather for not working on her.
Installing all the FI parts is a lot like building a 3D jigsaw puzzle... If a piece isn't installed correctly or in the right order, it doesn't look right, so ya take some pieces off til it goes together and looks right.
Whenever I have to put all the FI parts back on an engine, I look at the pic of Wildthing's 2.0l he assembled. And Ratwell has some good illustrations. |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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Have"not got on the job for several weeks- been down with bad ankle injury/infection and the accompanying antibiotics that have made life miserable. Did manage to get the middle slide roller on the door installed.
Did get started on the next T'4 inside though. Just need a cam gear and can button her up.
Hate this rain though- I want a refund. This is not the weather I'm paying for.
Where bouts in New Mexico are you?
See ya at BBB _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
Don't step in any! |
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:53 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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williamM wrote: |
Where bouts in New Mexico are you?
See ya at BBB |
I won't be moving to Albuquerque until April or May.
Until then, I'm in Orlando.
Are there any van/bus groups in or around Albuquerque?
I'm missing having fellow ACVW geeks to drink beer with. |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:47 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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KentPS wrote: |
williamM wrote: |
Where bouts in New Mexico are you?
See ya at BBB |
I won't be moving to Albuquerque until April or May.
Until then, I'm in Orlando.
Are there any van/bus groups in or around Albuquerque?
I'm missing having fellow ACVW geeks to drink beer with. |
I'll check _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
Don't step in any! |
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airschooled Air-Schooled
Joined: April 04, 2012 Posts: 12722 Location: on a bike ride somewhere
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Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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KentPS wrote: |
Are there any van/bus groups in or around Albuquerque?
I'm missing having fellow ACVW geeks to drink beer with. |
I can't believe I'm saying this… but… try Facebook.
_________________ Learn how your vintage VW works. And why it doesn't!
One-on-one tech help for your Volkswagen:
www.airschooled.com |
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:00 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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asiab3 wrote: |
KentPS wrote: |
Are there any van/bus groups in or around Albuquerque?
I'm missing having fellow ACVW geeks to drink beer with. |
I can't believe I'm saying this… but… try Facebook.
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*Gasp!*
You realize you're talking to Mr. AntiSocial Media, don't you?!
Except a friend pointed out TheSamba is also a social network... _________________ -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
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SamboSamba22 Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2015 Posts: 2772 Location: Benton, Arkansas
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Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:43 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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I too, long for buddy-talking bus nonsense for hours on end. I don't really have any guys local, which is a shame. When you have guys to talk to regularly about your VW projects, it ironically helps when making those big purchases as if knowing they know how vital and important said purchases would be, it's only a reasonable choice but to finalize these purchases.
But for years now, I'm stuck in the digital wonderland of the Samba, talking to you knuckleheads... _________________ The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.
Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44412.png]Click to view image[/URL]
March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44414.png]Click to view image[/URL] |
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tommu Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2011 Posts: 618 Location: L.A.
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Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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[quote="KentPS"][quote="asiab3"]
KentPS wrote: |
You realize you're talking to Mr. AntiSocial Media, don't you?!
Except a friend pointed out TheSamba is also a social network... |
AFAIK TheSamba doesn't monetize our personal data or spread state sponsored disinformation. It's not doing too well as a social network.
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 11:39 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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FINALLY!
The new Cheap Chinese Diesel Parking Heater is installed and working great.
Since it's in the 70s here, it's difficult to test its full potential, but it pumps out a bunch of heat fairly quietly. I'm pleased with it.
To make space for it, and to replace a deteriorating cabinet, I designed and built this...
The little black vent at the bottom is the air inlet for the heater, with another vent on the opposite side for the heat. The vent swivels similar to the ones on the dash, so it can be aimed toward the cab or the bed.
Also I chose to install a USB port. It's the little black piece peeking out between the drawer and the top.
The heating unit itself...
...is securely mounted to the floor with the fuel line and combustion air inlet/outlet tubes routed thru the floor.
Now it's time to get out and find someplace cool to camp!
Unfortately, I'm starting a new job soon, and won't be able to make the journey to BBB as I had hoped. But BBB 2021 is coming! _________________ -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 |
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WildIdea Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2016 Posts: 928 Location: Black Hills, South Dakota
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Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 4:47 pm Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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The cabinet looks awesome and what great platform to customize or build on for these kind of comfort devices. It definitely gets cold when you least expect it and now you’ll be ready. Neat project, thanks for sharing. _________________ 1977 Sage Green Westy
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=691987
1965 SWR Walk-Through Standard
1960 211 Panel American Camper Conversion |
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SamboSamba22 Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2015 Posts: 2772 Location: Benton, Arkansas
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 12:00 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Van fever |
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Thanks guys. It was a fun project to do, and I'm very pleased with the results. _________________ -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 |
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crownline Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2010 Posts: 593 Location: Northwoods of WI
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Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:54 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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Nice cabinet and heater installation. Time for a road trip up here in the Adirondacks to see how it really works _________________ 1972 Bus 1700 cc Single Carb. But not a progressive.
Barelymuvin
Wish I still had the ones I got rid of.
"It"s got some dings and dents and neither of us is going to SEMA."(Update, I went to SEMA in 2019 but the Bus stayed home)
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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crownline wrote: |
Nice cabinet and heater installation. Time for a road trip up here in the Adirondacks to see how it really works |
Egads! Yeah, a road trip there in January would definitely be a good trial run.
But I think this reptilian Sambanista will have to find a little warmer climate.
KentPS wrote: |
I am in need of expert Sambanista advice.
Chloe's engine ran great for the first 3000 miles or so after the rebuild, and still runs well, sort of. She starts, idles and drives at low speeds like normal. But when cruising at 35 mph and higher, she will have an occasional slight bucking/hesitation until I let off the gas a little bit. Most of the time, she will accelerate without that hesitation, but occasionally will buck then too. (I still love the acceleration of this 1800cc engine as compared to the 1700.)
Here's what I've checked:
Vacuum leaks with smoke generator... None found
TSII... Always my nemesis, but tested normal
Timing... 32* at high revs, about 5-6 BTDC at idle
(It idles high, due to a faulty AAR I need to replace. If I set idle at 1000, it take a feather footing for a couple minutes at start up to keep it from dying)
Dwell... 40*
EEC diaphragm doesn't leak
What am I missing?
Fuel delivery? Tank checked out clean when I had it out 2 years ago. Filter is replaced every 3000 miles, when I check valves and change oil.
(Hmmmm... I haven't checked fuel pressure yet. That will be my next move. )
Does anyone have any suggestions of what else to check? Thanks guys |
Now that the heater and cabinet are installed, I was able to check the points as several Sambanites suggested.
And, yes, you were all correct. Adjusting the points has fixed the hesitation/missing problem. She's driving like a dream again.
Thanks everyone who provided their insight to solve the problem. _________________ -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 |
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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I was able to go camping this weekend about an hour north of Orlando at Blue Springs State Park. I highly recommend it for an overnight adventure. It started out as a plantation in the mid-1800's. But the main draw to this park is the natural springs feeding the St Johns River. Dozens of manatees lazily make the swim up the river to the springs to rest and calve. While their resting place is blocked off from swimmers and boaters, it was amazing to be able to kayak in the river and observe them. While kayaking, we also saw several alligators and tortoises sunning on the shore.
The park only has one campground which is very popular and booked well in advance. I just lucked out by grabbing one that was available on ReserveAmerica.com.
Since this is Florida, each campsites is fairly secluded due to the trees and brush. And it appears as if the bathrooms have very recently been redone, since they were the cleanest I've ever seen in any camp site.
Of course, the best part of camping occurs as the sun goes down...
The new diesel heater didn't get used since it was in the upper 60's at night.
And I learned a valuable lesson when camping in the south... Don't leave the hatch open without a screen. We woke up with a few dozen bites, even with repellent on. And when I turned on the light in the morning, there was a huge swarm on the ceiling.
So if anyone is traveling thru central Florida in their van/bus, this is one stop I give two-thumbs-up, especially in January when the manatees make their stop there. _________________ -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 |
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CarlosZ Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2016 Posts: 319 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:27 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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You better get that Riviera moving westbound. You’ll still make it to BBB on time. |
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pioneer1 Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2008 Posts: 2069 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:48 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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Just curious about the heater outlet. Doesnt the slider block the heat and risk burning the wood door panel? Is there a vent at the walkthru side as well? _________________ "Always waiting for tomorrow ruined everything"
'85 Porsche 911 Targa
'76 Westfalia project |
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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pioneer1 wrote: |
Just curious about the heater outlet. Doesnt the slider block the heat and risk burning the wood door panel? Is there a vent at the walkthru side as well? |
The vent facing the door is the air inlet for the heater. The outlet is on the opposite side of the cabinet. It has a swivel on it to aim the air either toward the cab or toward the cabin.
I’m still waiting for a cool spell to check it out. Gonna be 85* here today.
CarlosZ....
Really wish I could make BBB. But starting a new job this week and can’t get away.
Have a good time with the gang! Eat extra tacos for me. _________________ -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 |
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SamboSamba22 Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2015 Posts: 2772 Location: Benton, Arkansas
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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That looks like a wonderful camp site.
I camped in Florida once, in July. It was raining. Rain fly on the tent with 90* weather and damn near equal humidity. One of the worst camping experiences in my books.
I actually enjoy bus camping in the winter months. Less people, cooler weather, the campsites are more secluded and allow you to just chill and be in nature. Cold? Wear a coat. At night, before going to bed, run a heater. I always turned it off. A fear of not waking up in the morning due to a lack of ventilation. I’m not keen on going out by some fumes.
As far as BBB goes, Kent we’re going next year! _________________ The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.
Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44412.png]Click to view image[/URL]
March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-44414.png]Click to view image[/URL] |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7628
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: Another poor sap with Bus fever |
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Nice campout buddy. Don’t forget about these little guys
_________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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