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Post by Dan MacMillan on Oct 8, 2012 14:40:34 GMT -5
Just a note about your starter. Only autostick starters can be bench tested as they are self supporting. 99% of VW starters use the trans to support the drive end. There is a bushing in the trans housing that will eventually wear causing the starter armature to grind against the field coils.
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Post by TexasIceMan on Oct 8, 2012 21:40:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the information about the starter and the bushing in the transmission housing. I didn't realize this was the case until I re-assembled the starter and checked for alignment. To bench test the starter, I improvised and inserted a temporary bushing to hold the drive end centered. I didn't run it very long, just to test the functionality. This is all new to me. I learned on Chevrolets and GM products and their starters are different.
I did a little research on the accelerator pump and I am reading that the volume of gas per stroke should be adjusted to 1.4 to 1.6 ml. I haven't found anything in my garage calibrated for me to measure 10 to 20 ml of fuel. Where it is adjusted now is close because there isn't any hesitation. I just don't want to have it too rich and flood the cylinders with excessive fuel.
Back to the store....
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Oct 9, 2012 7:43:07 GMT -5
1ml=1cc If you know a diabetic you can use a used syringe or get one at the pharmacy.
29.5735296875 ml/ fl. oz.(US)
For imperial measure there is 28.35 ml in a fluid ounce.
1 oz=29ml
29/1.5=approx 19
19 shots from the accel should fill a shotglass
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Post by TexasIceMan on Oct 9, 2012 12:48:53 GMT -5
I found a syringe while shopping at my favorite Electronic Parts Outlet store here in Houston. It should hold 20 ml. I'm thinking ten pumps of the throttle should get me between 14 & 16 ml. Now, I need to get a small piece of clear tubing.
Home Depot, here I come....
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Post by TexasIceMan on Oct 29, 2012 17:02:45 GMT -5
I FINALLY carved off a few hours to put the kit in the carburator! My girl friend went to visit some of her grand kids, so I took advantage of the opportunity. The breakfast table work great! The only problem was getting the smell out of the house. She notice when you first walked in the door. Women!
I do have a problem with the carburator, though. When I took it apart, there is a spring missing. It is the one associated with the choke that presses up against the diaphragm. Now, I will have to figure out where I can find one because a replacement doesn't come with the kit.
Any suggestions?
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Post by TexasIceMan on Nov 8, 2012 16:28:16 GMT -5
I like the idea that centralvalleygter had for developing a "To Do" List, so I summarize my thoughts and added it to this thread. I'll go back later and mark through those items that I have completed.
If any of you guys see anything that I am doing wrong or you have suggestion on what needs to be done, please let me know. Thanks.
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