Tight yorkie mick wrote:Sounds like a blocked jet?

Carbs were both cleaned with carb cleaner not long ago!!
If it's this any idea which jet it would be to cause the jerky symptoms?
Also gonna borrow another vac dissy to try as it's the only thing that's not been changed!!

Hi chaps! Rite set the timing at 7.5 so now think the pinking is sorted! Have also fitted new leads and coil too, the new coil is a lot cooler now on a run!! But still have too keep pumping the pedal a lot on startup after a few days of it being left sat in the garage? Also been out for a spin this ...

The advance weight springs may be weaker now than they were originally, which would produce more advance at the same rpm. Mike's advice sounds good to me, as always. You don't want it pinking. The original dissy on a 1500S has some advance even at normal idle. Did you try adjusting it as advised in...

Cool! Thanks guys, will look into it at the weekend!! Also, has anyone go some pics of what under cooling tinwear my engine should have?! And just found out my oil cooler has a small leak! Looking like it's from the rubber seals and found out that it hasn't been fitted with the spacer washers undern...

Thanks guys! So time it at 7.5 which is the left notch? Here's a pic of my pulley.. http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h33/wilf_01/9C096D18-9D45-447A-B4F1-AAAD9B35CE91.jpg So theirs no tdc mark on my pulley? When i did the screwdriver down no 1 plug hole it was at its furthest out on the left mark wi...

I don't recall what timing marks marks are on the 1500S, though the VW diagram shows them as the same as 1600 up to late '71 ('72 models). From memory there's maybe about 1cm, or perhaps a bit less, between the TDC and 7.5 BTDC. Give it a go, if that mark is less advance than you have been using up...

Difficult starting after some days can be due to the float chamber contents evaporating, particularly if things got hot. The 1500S engine was timed differently. I'd aim for 7.5 BTDC (see http://home.clara.net/hallvw/type3ign.htm for the various diagrams) static, or with vacuum hose off (should be t...

Hi chaps! Hope someone can help me sort my issues out on my 65 notchback! As its really beginning to ruining my enjoyment of the car! Was even considering selling or swapping it as it's doing my head in!! Rite! First problem is i have a some play in the passenger side rear wheel, I replaced the gear...

Yep, much better with the original vacuum dissy. The 009 flat spot is caused by a lack of advance during acceleration. It depends what pulley you have fitted. But usually the last mark is TDC. If you have two further marks clockwise from there. 7.5BTDC and 10BTDC. But it'll depend on your engine co...

Cheers for that! It's suffering from lag on acceleration an the dreaded flat spot of the 009! My local garage fitted it as my original dizzy couldn't take electronic ignition!! Would i be better off re fitting my original vac dizzy? If so how do i re time it? I.e. Which marks do i line up with the s...

Hi, I've got a Bosch 009 with electronic ignition fitted to my 65 notchback, How do i go about setting the timing properly? Just got a new timing gun with the advance dial! Do i set that to 30 then rev it to 3500? Not sure which mark on the pulley to use? It's a rebuilt 1600 sp if that helps!! Any h...

Are the conversion devices you are using rated for higher loads like the wiper motor? Most I've seen are just designed for gauges and radios etc. Back in the old days, we used to wire a 6v bulb in series and hide it away somewhere. It might be worth doing that just to check everything else is worki...

Hi, Just finishing off a 6/12v connversion and struggling to sort the wipers?!! Have fitted a 12/6v dropper in the black cable from fuse box to switch but their not working and the dropper just gets hot?!! It's the second one I've tried so doubt it can be faulty too!!! Any help or ideas would be gre...

If it's on the list, it's still there..Numbers on photo's refer to number on list See list for details of whether working or not No 20 was the one I thought You might consider Ok cheers, ile have a look! Just managed to buy the correct power pack for £20 off eBay so ile try mine first! Be in touch ...

If Mike's Doesn't appeal Wilf, Do cast an eye over this lot.. I've been meaning to PM You but haven't got around to it!.. Although not all Blaupunkt Which would have been supplied By the Dealer, It's perfectly feasible as a back story that back in the '60's the purchaser of Your car would have just...

No idea. Its untested so aim to get your money back. TBH, with it being a valve one its unlikely to work. Personally, I would avoid Frankfurt's as a rule. The auto select function often leads to cracks in the circuit board. Hang onto the faceplate though... 356's don't need them and Type 3 ones are...

Oh bugger!! Probs not gonna be easy to find the power supply part then!!!
Maybe best selling on again then?
Then look fo another!!
Typical i buy one that's not complete!!
Any idea what it's worth?
Cheers wilf

Hi, I've just found an bought a blaupunkt radio for my 65 notchback! Car is still running 6v electrics, the radio is 6v/12v!! Does anyone know how to set the radio up for 6v and how to test it best to check if it works etc?? Any help would be great, Thanks in advance Wilf http://i60.photobucket.com/...

In a little village called South thoresby not to far from Skegness, Lincolnshire!!
Why ya got one for sale mate??

Woof!! See what ya mean!!
Very nice but don't think i can justify spending that much on a radio

Cheers fella

Cool! Thanks, can't get on to look without joining so have requested to join but gotta wait for a reply!!
Thanks for the heads up!!
Wilf

Cool!
What sort of price will i be looking at?
I don't suppose you have a link to the one you mention that's for sale?
Thanks in advance
Wilf

Cheers for the reply,
Yeah i thought it would be a blaupunkt but not really sure what model it is i need??!
Cheers wilf

Hi all,
Does anyone know what radio should be fitted in a 65 1500's notchback??!
Still running 6v!!
Any info and pics would be great!!
Would love some tunes in the notch!!

Cheers in advance
Wilf