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62kellison
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 Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 7:06 am Post subject: What size gas line? |
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| I have a 1600 dp guys.running 2 40mm weber carbs.anyone know what size gas line I use coming off mechanical fuel pump to a T then to either carb.thanks.i have no idea what size(rubber) line fits onto the output of the mechanical stock fuel pump.getting close to first start up!!!!... |
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aluk
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 7:16 am Post subject: Re: what size gas line???? |
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5mm. I.D. , I believe. Someone, please correct me if I'm wrong.
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manxdavid
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 7:20 am Post subject: Re: what size gas line???? |
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| Stock VW is 5.6mm i.d. The pump inlet and outlet are 6mm o.d. so 5.6mm is a nice snug fit. |
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62kellison
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 7:21 am Post subject: Re: what size gas line???? |
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| thank u guys. |
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Dale M.
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:55 am Post subject: Re: what size gas line???? |
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Outlet of pump is 6mm (+/-), most commonly referenced to as 1/4 inch... Inputs at carbs are 5/16 I believe... May want to use "T" after fuel pump with 1/4 (6mm (+/-)) inlet and 5/16 outlets... Lines from "T" to carbs would be 5/16....
Use good quality clamps.... EFI style are superion to worm clamps...
Best use calipers on carb inlet fitting to verify ...
Dale
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62kellison
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 2:42 pm Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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| that's exactly what I got dale.just left the parts store.running the dual 40mm weber knockoffs..thanks again guys...tomorrow or Thursday hoping to start her up. |
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62kellison
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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dont mind the mess.its been chaotic moving to a new garage and only getting an hour or two every few days to move in set up and try to get buggy done by myself.i just took engine off stand getting ready to install it in buggy.getting ready to use brake cleaner to clean out bellhousing before install.
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Dale M.
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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"stuff happens"....
You can probably swap around the fuel inlet and plug on driver side carb so you can sort of hide all the fuel lines on back side of shroud....
Dale
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62kellison
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 4:47 am Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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| great idea dale!!.thanks didn't even cross my mind.ill do thet today.thanks!. |
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62kellison
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 5:09 am Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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| got any advice on start up Dale?.the deal with the motor is---it has sat in someones basement for close to 30 years.its a 1971 dp AE motor.it has the 113-101-375A heads from 71 also.it was a good motor being saved.(so the story goes).crank end play was minimul.has good compression.i flushed the case with oil.valves I re adjusted to 6 as recommended.fresh plugs,wires,dizzy,cap,rotor,etc.points r in it,but I do have an electronic ignition I could replace points with?.new fuel pump,empi intakes,carbs.am I missing anything.any suggestions?.or just crank her over?.i am going to wire the battery and vol reg up.new starter is in.i only wanted to get some light use for the summer.if she raps like a son of a gun I will rebuild entire engine.fingers crossed....I also removed the flywheel found out it was the 8 pin flywheel(we spoke about) on the 4 pin crank,replaced rear main seal and o ring.crank end play was a hair under 4 with 3 shims.i am a chevy guy and a mechanic by nature but I had to buy 3 vw books its all different.lol |
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62kellison
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 5:19 am Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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| I also received a milk crate with the buggy.even tho the buggy had a 6 volt 1200cc engine.it came with a bosch generator for a 12 volt,that I put on my 1600,and there is an ORIGINAL 12 volt bosch blue coil from Germany.and I checked it,it is still working correctly.well its correct on my tester anyways.so I will use that also. |
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Dale M.
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 6:12 am Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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If it turns over free and you have oil in it and maybe bit of WD40 in cylinders (pre wet)... I would say go aheads and start it, you may be a Chevy guy, but (some don't believe) it's just a motor.... I would watch oil pressure for first few minutes and listen for any odd sounds.... It will probably spit and sputter a bit but should get better in a little time....Let it get warm a bit before anything wild on throttle... Its basic, if it has fuel, spark and timed correctly it will run...
Dale
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62kellison
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:13 am Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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| ok.thanx dale.ya the engine basics r all the same.i just didn't know firing orders,crank end play,valve lash settings,etc.the 3 books I got were extremely helpful.just want to make sure wasn't missing anything u vw air cooled veterans know on tips and tricks on these engines.i will make a start up video and post a youtube link for u or anyone interested.i love bringing old motors back to life.will keep u posted.THANKS!! |
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Dale M.
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 8:23 am Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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Want to back track here a step or two.... Spin it up with coil disconnected to see if it builds oil pressure.... Then fire it up....
Dale
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62kellison
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 9:08 am Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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| will do dale.i am headed to garage in a few hours. |
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62kellison
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 9:11 am Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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| will do dale.i am headed to garage in a few hours. |
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62kellison
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 2:05 pm Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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motor in.i got it started and it runs great!!!!.I didn't prime the carbs.just cranked it over.it started in about 45 seconds!!.I hooked up a dummy light that went out as soon as it built oil pressure.it only had to crank over a few seconds for the light to go out.i am very pleased.i had taken a risk not rebuilding it.very pumped!!!..sounds awesome!!!..It didn't spit sputter pop.nothing just started right up after 20 plus years in somebodys basement.i have a video I am going to load to youtube...
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62kellison
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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| thanks for the help DALE and everyone that helped answer any questions I had.the wires gas lines etc were just hooked up temporarily in the pic to see if she was gonna start and run good.now I can clean everything up and button it all up.and finish everything.more pics to come.floor pans and seat install coming.wiring,gauges,lights,new windshield,lift,etc all to come.what a relief IT RUNS!!!.... |
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Dale M.
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 8:20 pm Post subject: Re: What size gas line? |
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You are welcome..... Glad to see some success and build is moving along....
Dale
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