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by kaddy
11th September 2023 - 12:12pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 412 Variant estate build.
Replies: 70
Views: 10844

Re: 412 Variant estate build.

First step is always the hardest, once you start seeing shiny new metal welded in after a days graft, its a great feeling. :)
by kaddy
6th September 2023 - 9:47am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1967 VW Variant
Replies: 32
Views: 14032

Re: 1967 VW Variant

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by kaddy
5th September 2023 - 7:24pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1967 VW Variant
Replies: 32
Views: 14032

Re: 1967 VW Variant

Its refreshing to know that there are other vw enthusiasts every bit as mad as me when it comes to saving a rusty old type 3. We always save them no matter what
by kaddy
5th September 2023 - 6:38pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1967 VW Variant
Replies: 32
Views: 14032

Re: 1967 VW Variant

Thanks lads. Yeah it turns out the car is rattier than i thought. I had some thoughts on scrapping it, and then i thought, to hell with it, i'll carry on and save it. Then mosied on for a few weeks, and discovered both heater channels needed replacing, along with work when i took off the rear wing. ...
by kaddy
8th July 2023 - 12:52am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1967 VW Variant
Replies: 32
Views: 14032

Re: 1967 VW Variant

And this is where i am now, thankfully.
by kaddy
8th July 2023 - 12:51am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1967 VW Variant
Replies: 32
Views: 14032

Re: 1967 VW Variant

Once all the bulkhead areas were ready to trial fit the inner sparewheel panel , and the front clip, I motored on. Once i was happy with the fit up, it was time for the welder, and crossed fingers that all would work. Considering I had to make one of the fuel tank/suspension mount sections, I knew i...
by kaddy
8th July 2023 - 12:44am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1967 VW Variant
Replies: 32
Views: 14032

Re: 1967 VW Variant

And once the left side was done, I moved over to the right, and rinse repeat, hey presto. These are some pics taken during the process.
by kaddy
8th July 2023 - 12:40am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1967 VW Variant
Replies: 32
Views: 14032

Re: 1967 VW Variant

Good work that man, but a 10 minute crank!? That poor starter. Agh Broady.....I.m not that cruel :D I meant during intervals, a total reasonable cranking to get the oil around the engine. ;) Its been a while since my last visit, but between a new kitchen I made for the cook, and a boiler replacemen...
by kaddy
3rd June 2023 - 7:49pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Max advance setting
Replies: 8
Views: 1576

Re: Max advance setting

Yep you can see them if you get under the dash Thats great, thanks for the headsup Out again today for a drive and its amazing how friendly interested people are when they want to learn about the " fabulous car you are driving".. :D Its a great buzz for them and me. Life does not get any better tha...
by kaddy
3rd June 2023 - 10:01am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Max advance setting
Replies: 8
Views: 1576

Re: Max advance setting

Magic.
Would i be able to see the spade lugs from the back of the switch to double check what I have. Or would i ave to take it off to confirm my type.

Thanks for your speedy reply P.
by kaddy
2nd June 2023 - 8:23am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Max advance setting
Replies: 8
Views: 1576

Re: Max advance setting

On the ignition switch can someone tell me if its the same as a beetle switch. I know some suppliers are going to say" they are all the same"
But I would prefer to get that advice from a type 3 owners who knows whether they are or not.
by kaddy
1st June 2023 - 11:25pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Max advance setting
Replies: 8
Views: 1576

Re: Max advance setting

Nice one, its now set at 7.5 degrees btdc and running beautifully with plenty of power. It was having an issue with starting when it was hot, but I think I have now narrowed that down to a dodgy ignition switch that I totally forgot to deal with months ago.........well I was having too much fun driv...
by kaddy
1st June 2023 - 11:14am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Max advance setting
Replies: 8
Views: 1576

Max advance setting

I am just doing a tune up after hitting the 1500 miles since the top end rebuild. All running well thankfully. I need to refresh my foggy braincells. My engine is a 1641 cc engine number T 1069935, its has dual solex stock carburretors and an svda distributor. Dont ask me the number as I dont know a...
by kaddy
6th February 2023 - 10:47am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Beetle Tailpipes
Replies: 3
Views: 1599

Re: Beetle Tailpipes

I know that sound well, its a soft kind of whistleing sound that increases with acceleration, but not sharp and shrieking. Its more associated with a correct setting of the carb than what tailpipes you have. I had it on a H30/31 single carb fitted to a vw beetle 1300 engine. When you had your engine...
by kaddy
22nd June 2022 - 12:37pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1972 fastback. nwe 532k
Replies: 363
Views: 164515

Re: 1972 fastback. nwe 532k

I just finished installing a wideband oxygen sensor and controller to check the AFR of my dual solex's. Its working well, and I have them dialled in to the correct AFR for idle on my type 3 . Just need to monitor the lite cruise values as well as the wide open throttle values to see if my jets need ...
by kaddy
22nd June 2022 - 12:31pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1972 fastback. nwe 532k
Replies: 363
Views: 164515

Re: 1972 fastback. nwe 532k

I got my new external sun visor from Vosca in the Netherlands. Quality is top notch and a great bit of kit, and easily fitted.

I also picked up a boot rack from Revo, originally from an MX 5
by kaddy
11th June 2022 - 7:09pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dissy
Replies: 9
Views: 2727

Re: Dissy

Took it out for a spin today, and ut was a different car, it went like a bird just floated along the road.

Next step is to install an AFR gauge and sensor to properly monitor the fuel ration, removing the speculation of tuning by ear.
by kaddy
10th June 2022 - 12:45pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dissy
Replies: 9
Views: 2727

Re: Dissy

Off to order the removal tool now. yep there is a clip missing that will get sorted.
L shaped tool is in the toolbox.
by kaddy
10th June 2022 - 9:33am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dissy
Replies: 9
Views: 2727

Re: Dissy

So back to basics. I took off the rocker cover to confirm that I am actually on number 1 cylinder at top dead centre. All good here. Check the dissy to where number on is pointing to. Rotor is pointing to 3 o clock looking at the engine, and number one on the dissy body is at 6 o clock. Took dissy o...
by kaddy
9th June 2022 - 9:52pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dissy
Replies: 9
Views: 2727

Re: Dissy

Of course this nevr came to light when I was rebuilding the engine using the 009 dissy that was on it when I got it. Its only now that the vacuum can is making an appearance. I just had another look at it with a good flash lamp, and the interference is so slight, but its enough. I might have to do s...
by kaddy
9th June 2022 - 9:23pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dissy
Replies: 9
Views: 2727

Re: Dissy

I just checked my engine number for timing details, and it should be 7.5 degrees before top dead centre,
so as it is its a nice bit out, but the 205l is listed for my engine.
by kaddy
9th June 2022 - 9:15pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dissy
Replies: 9
Views: 2727

Re: Dissy

I will double check the drive tomorrow to make sure its in the right spot.
by kaddy
9th June 2022 - 9:14pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dissy
Replies: 9
Views: 2727

Re: Dissy

My engine has not been messed with, its had a topend rebuild by me. Its a dual carb stock solex setup, and originally had a 009, with a small hesitation. My can is at 10-12, and the gear in the engine is at 60degrees but not 100% sure if the large segment is towards the fan. When the dissy is in and...
by kaddy
9th June 2022 - 2:21pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dissy
Replies: 9
Views: 2727

Dissy

I have decided to bin the 009 dissy that was always on the fastback, and go back to the original SVDA distributor that should be on it. But the svda I have is a little tight on the space with the vacuum can. So my question to you aficionados is, what distributor numbers are you running with on a sto...
by kaddy
15th May 2022 - 9:12pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1972 fastback. nwe 532k
Replies: 363
Views: 164515

Re: 1972 fastback. nwe 532k

At long, long last, after 2 broken shoulders, and a heart attack in the last 6 months, me and the fasty are back on the road,