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- Tue Apr 26, 2016 5:36 pm
- Forum: My 1966 VW Beetle
- Topic: Cali 66 rebuild is complete
- Replies: 7
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- Tue Apr 26, 2016 5:34 pm
- Forum: My 1966 VW Beetle
- Topic: Cali 66 rebuild is complete
- Replies: 7
- Views: 19373
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:27 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Pop out window help.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2978
Pop out window help.
I am placing an order for all the parts to install pop out windows. For some reason I cannot find the 6 screws to bolt the pop out brackets to the body. I think the screw size is 3.5x13 and I am pretty sure they won't be available locally. Is there a substitute? I am ordering from JBugs since the pa...
- Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:56 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Rebuild queries
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7330
This link should provide all the answers you need assuming everything is in proper working order. http://www.vw-resource.com/34pict3.html That said, the Bypass and the volume control work together to achieve a smooth idle at the correct RPM. The volume control is adjusted for idle mixture while the ...
- Sun Oct 04, 2015 8:05 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Rebuild queries
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7330
Hi. The volume screw. Ah ok thanks, sorry to be so nosey. I assume you already know, but just in case, the volume screw does effect the idle speed, but it is used to control the fuel air mixture at idle. The big bypass screw is what you adjust for the actual idle speed. Hope you get it sorted out. ...
- Thu Oct 01, 2015 3:01 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Rebuild queries
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7330
Hi. Thanks once again for the invaluable info. Cribbs74, it is the idle screw...not air bypass....either way, what you say about tearing down to rebuild, I believe, still applies. Thanks for the last note on vaccum leak. I'll go through the whole process patiently yet again just to be extra sure. 1...
- Sun Sep 27, 2015 9:36 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Rebuild queries
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7330
I'll second the vacuum leak. Make sure your intake is sound and not leaking. If the large bypass screw must be functional to adjust the carb properly. If yours is stuck then a tear down and rebuild is in order. Keep in mind you can adjust a carb all day long, but it won't work properly if you have a...
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:37 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Newb timing question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8670
Darzoom, Thanks for the reply, I did leave out some info, it's a 1600DP AD engine. Not sure on the distributor, it a single advance unit. How to time isn't really a problem, it's where to time. As in which marks are BTDC. I think I have answered my own question though as I did a 14 mile drive to wor...
- Tue Sep 22, 2015 11:00 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Newb timing question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8670
Newb timing question
I am kind of embarrased to admit this, but since my beetle was still running a bit on the hot side so I decided to look at stock pulley pictures as I have an aftermarket degree pulley (same OD as stock) It appears that the stock pulley has the 7.5 degree timing mark to the right of TDC and I have be...
- Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:05 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: pulled stud !!! advice needed.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2197
I would like to offer advice. Unfortunately I have never gone through a VW engine rebuild. I have done many other engines though. Could you provide a picture? One thing I will say is that I doubt there is superfluous hardware that can be dismissed inside the block. You have a couple options to repai...
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 11:38 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: What are my options?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5445
Well, had a lucky day. Went to the local Bug store/ wrecker and asked if they had a knob. I was told no, but they had another used part I needed. When I went in the yard to look the part was wrong so I was told I was free to look around. First 66' I saw had the knob!!! So I grabbed it and was given ...
- Sat Aug 29, 2015 7:26 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: What are my options?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5445
- Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:42 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: What are my options?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5445
What are my options?
My 66' is missing the hazard switch knob. I am new to the party and see that they are hard to come by.
Does anyone make them? I hear a 67 will work, but don't see any of them either. I want it to look correct.
Can anyone steer me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Ron
Does anyone make them? I hear a 67 will work, but don't see any of them either. I want it to look correct.
Can anyone steer me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Ron
- Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:55 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Another overheating question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7513
- Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:14 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Another overheating question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7513
Herc, Thanks for the response. I did do the dipstick test and it was pretty darn hot. I could hold it, but I really wanted to drop it.... All tins and rubber in place, heater boxes removed, timing is set to 7.5 degrees BTDC. Carb tune was completed when timing was set. No poping on overrun. No gen/o...