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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22728 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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So anyways... here's what I know, or what I think I know, at least as of approx 2:30 PM PST:
The popping out of 1st wound up being a "quirk" rather than a problem. In much road testing yesterday it appeared that care must be taken to get the New Mystery Trans into 1st firmly, then all is well.
The NMT seems to perform on par with the used 4th popper we removed, but is easier to shift and less sloppy. Some of that may be the coupler cage I did a bit of metalwork on.
As stated above... alternator was replaced. It's now an EMPI with the outtasight warranty... if it's out of sight, it's out of warranty... or was that a lifetime warranty- when it fails, its lifetime is over? Hmmmm. It was a hundred bucks, and it's outta MY sight, so that's all I give a fuck about.
Fuel pump pedestal was removed and resealed, and a genuine VW/ Audi oil sender installed, and it seems that between that and an air filter that lets the breather breathe, the oil leak is minimal if not gone completely.
Weird high idle/ timing advance bullshit- Carb was slightly loose on the manifold- a snug took care of lots of it. A pair of badly pitted points was replaced, then dwell and timing was adjusted. The emissions made my eyes water, so out came the sniffer and we got it leaned out to 12.5 on the scale, right in the middle of the conventional idle zone. Then we choked idle speed down to about 850-900 with the bypass screw.
Rechecked dwell and timing and now removing/ reinstalling the vac hose only results in an approximate 100-150 RPM idle variation. D/A/N asked if this was "right"... I don't know, but I'd ass/u/me that they have you set timing with it disconnected and plugged for a reason.
Since we were here with a shop and equipment, neena did an oil change. Of course I got to keep the used oil... thanks guys.
They then loaded (and I do mean LOADED) the Bus back up, installed the bicycles on the rack, and off into the sunset they went... really.
I half expected to wake up and find them camping in the compound just to fuck with me, but they seem to really be gone. I don't think they are too keen on heading back East to the Gulag and work...
I'd say this is a "happy ending", but it's THIS BUS so we all know it'll be one of the longest running series ever... just like "Gunsmoke". Can't wait to see what they break next!
But seriously... here's to a safe and happy trip back to classrooms full of screaming, medicated little bastards. You never thought "back to school" was just as traumatic for teachers as it was for youse when youse was growin' up, didja? _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7635
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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And my buddy just found a box of couplers. Not stamped VW. I texted them.
Safe travels you two. _________________ Keep on Busin'
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neena Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2010 Posts: 581 Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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Since leaving the Tram compound, we can report the following:
Trans: Popping out of first continues to be a sporadic problem. Initially, it never happened under load. Now it occasionally does. "Cruising" around a campground in 1st will pop it out of gear. Under normal driving conditions it's not really an issue at all. Looks like we'll need another rebuilt trans after all. At least this isn't as bad as popping out of 4th!!!
Oil leaks: We are still surprised every time we open the engine bay and find it dry! In the end, changing the fuel pump gaskets, putting Permatex Aviation b/w the case and the bottom gasket, and re-packing the base of the fuel pump with grease solved the biggest and most persistent leak. Today, a VW old-timer who was waiting to seize our campsite kept sticking his head in our engine bay because he was amazed by how clean and dry it was
New business: Our only new issue is that the accelerator pump gasket is seeping fuel both after shutdown and when we press the accelerator pedal when the motor is running We stopped for gas and discovered that while checking the oil. Decided to stop for the night and address it when the engine is cool in the morning. If it needs tightening, we'll have to lift the carb to access the screws, and if it needs replacing, we have rebuild kits. Anyone experience this before? This isn't yet another symptom of boiling fuel is it?
And now for some vacation photos:
While at Tram's, we toasted the "dead" transmission with a Dead Guy ale:
We left Tram and entered the land of no phone service, which means we were really able to enjoy some sights and leisure activities.
Here's the bus tucked in some volcanic rock in Oregon:
...and with the Sisters in the background:
Fishing our favorite spot in the Boise National Forest:
Life is good when you can float in a lake:
Watching the moon rise near our campsite:
Trying to entice trout to eat my fly (I'm sure there's a joke in there somewhere):
Lastly, here's looking at you, skills:
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Tram wrote: |
yoga pants, buttcheeks.... |
hey now....where are those photos? |
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'70 Riviera. 1600 SP with 30 PICT 3 carburetor, 205M distributor, stock muffler
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Spike0180 Samba Member
Joined: June 06, 2015 Posts: 2269 Location: Detroit, Michigan
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:12 am Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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I dig the vacation photos. I hope this trans doesn't get any worse for you guys. Also, nice butt cheeks! _________________ Brutis Patches Izabich: 1970 VW Transporter - 1776cc DP
Current State: Projects never truly end...
Location: Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Other cars: 2003 F150, 2003 Jetta GLI vr6-6sp
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sjbartnik Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2011 Posts: 5998 Location: Brooklyn
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:30 am Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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I have had a similar issue with an accelerator pump in a Keihin motorcycle carburetor. I believe the Solex/VW design is similar in that the pump is really just a diaphragm activated by the motion of the throttle. In my case, the diaphragm had developed a crack so that when it was pumped, some fuel escaped past the diaphragm and leaked from the carb. I would guess if your rebuild kit has a spare accelerator pump diaphragm then you should be good to go. It would look something like this:
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D/A/N Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:26 am Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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sjbartnik wrote: |
I have had a similar issue with an accelerator pump in a Keihin motorcycle carburetor. I believe the Solex/VW design is similar in that the pump is really just a diaphragm activated by the motion of the throttle. In my case, the diaphragm had developed a crack so that when it was pumped, some fuel escaped past the diaphragm and leaked from the carb. I would guess if your rebuild kit has a spare accelerator pump diaphragm then you should be good to go. It would look something like this:
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Yeah, that's the first thing we looked at this morning. The diaphragm looks fine....pliable, no cracks, etc. but we tried another anyway. No change. What changed things was tightening down the upper two screws on the pump cover a 1/8 turn more. Loose screws???? Gonna have to keep an eye on that because fuel was spurting out all over the damned place.
There's also a slight amount of weeping from the throttle shaft on the alternator side when working the pedal with the engine off. Engine on, no weeping as I guess all the fuel is being sucked into the intake. Gonna keep an eye on that too today. Still have a spare German 30 PICT 3 if need be. _________________ '69 Fuel Injected Squareback. "B" D-jet. 1600 with balanced rotating assembly and lightened flywheel. Full flow and external filter.
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sjbartnik Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:34 am Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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D/A/N wrote: |
Yeah, that's the first thing we looked at this morning. The diaphragm looks fine....pliable, no cracks, etc. but we tried another anyway. No change. What changed things was tightening down the upper two screws on the pump cover a 1/8 turn more. Loose screws???? Gonna have to keep an eye on that because fuel was spurting out all over the damned place. |
Simple things first, eh? That might be a nice spot for some thread locker. Or some gasket sealer.
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There's also a slight amount of weeping from the throttle shaft on the alternator side when working the pedal with the engine off. Engine on, no weeping as I guess all the fuel is being sucked into the intake. Gonna keep an eye on that too today. Still have a spare German 30 PICT 3 if need be. |
I have seen that too on my carbs if working the throttle with engine off. To my knowledge there isn't any type of seal at the throttle bushings so I would expect some seepage if spraying gas down the carb throat without any suction/vacuum from the running engine. _________________ 1965 Volkswagen 1500 Variant S
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16883 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:07 am Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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neena wrote: |
Lastly, here's looking at you, skills:
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
Tram wrote: |
yoga pants, buttcheeks.... |
hey now....where are those photos? |
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i'll take what I can get. thank you _________________
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22728 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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Ha! Been out in the wild, I see.
Good that the stupid trans tricks do not affect normal driving. Try to avoid abnormal driving .
Youse guys just missed the smoke. Started rolling in here on Sun. evening and now we almost can't see the foothills out front. Resultant sore throat and postnasal drip just makes it grand. Hope it's not going to be a repeat of last year this time. The orange sun gets old. They are saying it will clear out this afternoon but this afternoon is already here and no dice so far.
Enjoy the rest of your trip. Seems as if this Bus was just born to leak something at all times... in or out. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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Tram Samba Socialist
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:54 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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D/A/N wrote: |
Tram wrote: |
Ha! Been out in the wild, I see.
Good that the stupid trans tricks do not affect normal driving. Try to avoid abnormal driving .
Youse guys just missed the smoke. Started rolling in here on Sun. evening and now we almost can't see the foothills out front. Resultant sore throat and postnasal drip just makes it grand. Hope it's not going to be a repeat of last year this time. The orange sun gets old. They are saying it will clear out this afternoon but this afternoon is already here and no dice so far.
Enjoy the rest of your trip. Seems as if this Bus was just born to leak something at all times... in or out. |
This ones for you, Tram! It’s back!!!
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You had the air cleaner in and out din'tcha. Just like last time! _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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Xevin Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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_________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22728 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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D/A/N wrote: |
Tram wrote: |
You had the air cleaner in and out din'tcha. Just like last time! |
No, we didn’t have it out and I’m pretty sure I’ve got the IQ to figure out what to do when a condition repeats itself. This leaks from where you “fixed” it. Now, we say “I’m gonna check the oil and clean up Tram’s mess” whenever we stop to fill up the tank |
It's like having me along without the mouth. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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TomWesty Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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Are you two brothers? _________________ If you haven't bled on them, you haven't worked on them.
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22670 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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Still getting blow by in the air cleaner ? Did you guys do compression and leakdown on this turkey? _________________ .ssS! |
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22728 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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TomWesty wrote: |
Are you two brothers? |
Don't insult D/A/N's mother like that. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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Tram Samba Socialist
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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Abscate wrote: |
Still getting blow by in the air cleaner ? Did you guys do compression and leakdown on this turkey? |
Nah, I slapped a "DIESEL" script from an old Mercedes on the rear hatch instead and we called it good. Cuts down on the mosquitoes. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:54 am Post subject: Re: '70 Riviera: The Continuing (Mis)Adventures |
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OIL control and compression can be independently bad but getting oil out of the air cleaner is either blow by or too much oil , user error.
I’ll go with Occam’s razor on this one. _________________ .ssS! |
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