Hi Anil, With out actual measurements I could not say any more as what we are taking about is anecdotal. My 1200 in my 63' ran like a sewing machine rock solid at idle never ran hot.
Please make sure that the Air intake control flap (in front of the fan) is NOT installed, if as you say you do not have a thermostat. Regards, Dan On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 7:39 AM, Anil Nair <[email protected]> wrote: > 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]> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>> Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/ >>> [email protected] >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >> >> -- > Visit the VintagVW archives at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. 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