Dear Dan,
Not so much running hot but rather just hotter than with the old engine.
Previously I could hold the dipstick after a run but now I have to shift
hands, it gets too hot after around holding it for a few seconds.('round 5
secs) .
No 'hot engine smell'.
Anil
On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 12:01:57 PM UTC+8, Dan wrote:
>
> Anil,
>
> A few things to check if you think your engine is running too hot:
>
> - Is the fan belt properly tensioned Yes.
> - How does the fan look (all blades in order) Fan is good.
> - Is the air Intake control working properly and is the
> thermostat<https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR9DLPm9bGtXS0wo_7aWNG5l-TXr5S1AbanPe2Jbxn4jGzdYQVt>attached
> and working No
> t'stat. temp is the the mid 30's... most bugs in M'sia dont have one as it
> only gets around mid 20s at night.
> - Did you look at the oil
> cooler<https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRcPxmdopaurSnjPdwiozn3_A6GXHWmSOHPW9O1p3VqBN0xDYYr4Q>and
> make sure that it is completely clean. No,
> planning an oil flush soon.
> - Is the carburetor running lean ..carb set by the mechanic.. runs
> well.. will do a plug check this weekend.
> - Has the car been timed, point gap and dwell set according to the
> specification ,, ditto.. done by the mechanic.. only thing not done
> was the checking the valve clearances.
> -
>
>
> Dan
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 10:22 PM, Anil Nair <[email protected]<javascript:>
> > wrote:
>
>> http://s199.photobucket.com/user/anair1970/media/VWenginenumber.jpg.html
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 11:13:10 AM UTC+8, Anil Nair wrote:
>>>
>>> Guys..
>>>
>>> My 69 beetle (1300) needs to come out for an overhaul... the diagnosis
>>> is the head studs are loose on the 3/4 side.. cyl # 4 is particularly bad
>>> and constantly fouling its plugs.
>>>
>>> Funds are short and I'd rather do it properly., meanwhile I have access
>>> to a 1200 which was running good before it was pulled. Not sure of the the
>>> year but the flywheel has a needle bearing in it ?
>>>
>>> I'll probably need to use the flywheel off my 1300 engine, ditto the
>>> carbs, distr and fuel pump... anything I miss out?
>>>
>>> On my original engine I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping I can
>>> get away with just a top overhaul. I checked the crank sideplay and there
>>> is no noticeable fore-aft play. Oil pressure light goes off once the engine
>>> fires and does not flicker.
>>>
>>> Having said that, the cases are not in the best shape.. during the last
>>> overhaul around 1998 the main bearing saddles were all worn.. what was done
>>> then was to machine them down and fabricate a spacer to enable new original
>>> size main bearings to be fitted.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have never driven a 1200 bug before.. is there a big difference
>>> between the two? My 1300 has 1600 pistons and barrels so I think it would
>>> be a big difference but I only use the car for short trips in town so I'm
>>> hoping it won't be too bad. Hopefully I'll be able to get out of my own
>>> way! Car has no air-con etc and is still running a generator.
>>>
>>> thoughts...
>>>
>>> Anil
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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