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> Subject:
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> type3-d Digest                          Volume 99 : Issue 249
>
> Today's Topics:
>   Re: [T3] new type 3 owner             [ "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> ]
>   Re: [T3] 'owners handbook' produced   [ "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> ]
>   Re: [T3] clocks (fwd)                 [ "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> ]
>   Re: [T3] Seal preservation            [ Charlie <clncrew@erols.com> ]
>   Re: [T3] The man sucks                [ "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> ]
>   Re: [T3] Calipers                     [ "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> ]
>   Re: [T3] Fuel Injection Tube          [ "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> ]
>   [T3] more Fuel pump rebuild Q's       [ MNWebb@aol.com ]
>   Re: [T3] Calipers                     [ Sonny8oy@aol.com ]
>   RE: [T3] clocks                       [ Carl Van Tonder <vtondc@RANDREF.CO. ]
>   RE: [T3] clocks                       [ Carl Van Tonder <vtondc@RANDREF.CO. ]
>   [T3] list problems                    [ The Phantom Menace <vwfye@micron.ne ]
>   [T3] 70MPH?                 F  [ The Phantom Menace <vwfye@micron.ne ]
>   Re: [T3] clocks                       [ swaffordvw@juno.com ]
>   Re: [T3] more Fuel pump rebuild Q's   [ swaffordvw@juno.com ]
>   Re: [T3] Seal preservation            [ swaffordvw@juno.com ]
>   Re: [T3] Engine Problem? FIXED!! ( I  [ swaffordvw@juno.com ]
>   [T3] Im Back with FUEL INJECTION!     [ swaffordvw@juno.com ]
>   Re: [T3] 'owners handbook' produced   [ Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no> ]
>   Re: Max speed                         [ "David Buckholts" <dave@moultrie.te ]
>   Re: [T3] clocks (fwd)                 [ John Clift <jclift@deans.umd.edu> ]
>   Re: [T3] 'owners handbook' produced   [ Douglas_Brashear@amsinc.com ]
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> Subject: Re: [T3] new type 3 owner
> Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 21:03:32 -0600
> From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> On 6 May 99, at 1:36, william e. weatherford wrote:
>
> > i'd like to announce that i am now the proud new owner of a '71 (really
> > shitty looking, but decent driving), squareback. this is my very first car.
> > as much as i'd like to trick it out and restore it, i'm not sure how to go
> > about this process. this car is my daily driver so it probably won't be
> > easy. does anyone have any suggestions as how to go about this task? i will
> > get pictures up on my website as soon as i can so anyone can see it's
> > current condition.
>
> Get a good manual (the Bentley!) and concentrate on the functional
> problems first; deal with the cosmetic things slowly as they come
> along. If you don't get involved in learning how your car WORKS it
> will let you down sometime and that will be totally frustrating. The
> more you know about it BEFORE you have trouble the better off you
> will be when that time comes.
>
> Jim
> -
> *******************************
> Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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> Subject: Re: [T3] 'owners handbook' produced for 1973 fastbacks
> Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 21:20:34 -0600
> From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> On 6 May 99, at 22:02, Dave Hall wrote:
>
> > Sure was; I could scan the pages that changed, if Aedan wants them.  Seats
> > and heater controls; anything else Jim?
>
> Gee, I'm not sure what was US specific and what was general. How
> about the seat belt warning light, heater lever illumination lamp,
> glowing 4-way flasher knob. There must be more....
>
> Jim
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> Subject: Re: [T3] clocks (fwd)
> Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 21:03:32 -0600
> From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> On 6 May 99, at 16:34, John Clift wrote:
>
> > Yup, mine works fine. It gets a little behind if I dont drive it for a
> > week, but yes, it works. Not rebuilt. swiss craftsmanship? hmm.
> > John 71 Fastback
>
> Wow, a 71 that still works?! Is that one of those which does NOT go
> KLUNK about once a minute?
>
> Jim
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> Subject: Re: [T3] Seal preservation
> Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 22:49:46 -0400
> From: Charlie <clncrew@erols.com>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> Last time I bought an air bellows I bought a spareQhey were
> original VW, read better quality than will ever be produced again by
> aftermarket guys.  The guy who has been stashing parts for 20+ years
> said to wipe it down with vegatable oil and then put in a plastic bag so
> it doesn't collect dirt.
>
> I think I was lazy and just put it in a box.
>
> Charlie
> 67 Square
>
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> Subject: Re: [T3] The man sucks
> Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 22:35:41 -0600
> From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> On 6 May 99, at 19:13, The House of Bryant wrote:
>
> > James>
> > you play the 'pipes!?  Way Cool!!
> > all I play is cello.
>
> With a name like that, how could he help it?!
>
> > >Jim A
> >   Do you still have that copy of Fix Your Volkswagen by Johnson?
>
> Yes, it's still available. Shall I put your name on it?
>
> Jim
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> Subject: Re: [T3] Calipers
> Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 22:35:41 -0600
> From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> On 6 May 99, at 22:44, Dave Hall wrote:
>
> > They don't feel any different, Jim.  The Type 4 didn't have disc runout
> > compensating devices either, and the Type 2 doesn't.  Neither do modern
> > water-cooled ones.  Are you sure it isn't just over-engineering?
>
> You may be exactly right about these being over engineered as far as
> the compensating pins go, especially in the cars after mid 68 when
> the stub axles got 2mm larger in diameter, but I think the angled
> cutouts are important in keeping the pad wear parallel. WizCis
> feature I think the pads will tend to wear wedge-shaped. I admit that
> I don't have a lot of experience with modern calipers, but I think
> the reasoning is sound and all the calipers I am familiar with do
> something along these lines.
>
> As for the impression from the driver's seat, I agree that all of
> these should feel just fine. My point is that there are differences
> that are not perceptable in operation, but which may still be
> important.
>
> To me, leaving some of these features off just smells of cost cutting
> at the expense of quality.
>
> Jim
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> Subject: Re: [T3] Fuel Injection Tube
> Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 22:35:41 -0600
> From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> On 6 May 99, at 19:40, jk wrote:
>
> > I own '71 Squareback fuel injection system. One of those fuel tube linked to
> > fuel injection got leaking. I want to replace it.
> >
> > I could not find the specific diameter size of the fuel tube from VW Manual
> > by Robert Bentley.
> >
> > Anyone could tell me what size should I replace ? Will rubber fuel tube
> > create no difference between the fabric clothed fuel tube ?
>
> You can replace the OE gas hose with any good quality 5/16" fuel
> line. It will be just a bit bigger than the original, but it is a
> very good fit.
>
> Jim
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> Subject: [T3] more Fuel pump rxr's
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 00:13:46 EDT
> From: MNWebb@aol.com
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
>  Chris Swafford - Please tell us in more detail about rebuilding your FI fuel
> pump.
> like..is all that needs to be done - take it apart,clean it, put it back
> together? How did you make one good pump out of three? Any tips that you can
> give? Mine is on it's last legs so I am VERY intersted!
> Thanks - T3's rule! - Wilson
>
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> Subject: Re: [T3] Calipers
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 01:49:24 EDT
> From: Sonny8oy@aol.com
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> jim writes:
>
> > I think the angled cutouts are important in keeping the pad wear parallel.
> Without
> > this  feature I think the pads will tend to wear wedge-shaped
>
> they do :-(
> i bought shabby rebuilds that have the pistons in any old way, and so i can't
> use the retaining plates.
> this should make them more efficient though, because of the increased
> pad-to-disc contact area, shouldn't it? :-)
>
> sonny
>
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> Subject: RE: [T3] clocks
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 08:05:18 +0200
> From: Carl Van Tonder <vtondc@RANDREF.CO.ZA>
> To: Type 3 List <type3@vwtype3.org>
>
> Yip I do, It holds bad time though.
>
> Carl "I've been told not to call my car VWrankenstein so I think I'll
> cal Her windows 3.1 cos of all the cut and paste jobs done" van Tonder
> 66 Fasty
>
> > I haven't the foggiest, but... you're clock works sometimes?? Wow...
> > you should
> > feel lucky.
> >
> > Does anyone have a non-rebuilt clock that still works?
> >
> > Tom Mogombus
> >
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> Subject: RE: [T3] clocks
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 08:07:43 +0200
> From: Carl Van Tonder <vtondc@RANDREF.CO.ZA>
> To: Type 3 list <type3@vwtype3.org>
>
> Wow, your fuel gauge works!
>
> Carl van Tonder
> 66 Fasty
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > Wish the fuel gauge was as accurate!
> >
> > aedan
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------
> > Cyberdog ---A Product of Apple Computer, Inc.
> > ---------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > 1971 VW fastback
> > 1989 Volvo 240GL
> >
> > Our enemies shall talk themselves to death, and we will bury them with
> > own
> > confusion.
> >
> > We shall prevail.
> >
>
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> Subject: [T3] list problems
> Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 00:13:58 -0600
> From: The Phantom Menace <vwfye@micron.net>
> To: "A VW club!" <type3@vwtype3.org>
>
> Greg,
> I seem to have been bounced again.  I received 1 day of digests and no
> individual posts.  If I had hair, I would have pulled it out by now.
>
> Brian
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> Subject: [T3] 70MPH?
> Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 00:21:11 -0600
> From: The Phantom Menace <vwfye@micron.net>
> To: "A VW club!" <type3@vwtype3.org>
>
> I never had problems getting any of my stock type 3s over the 70 mph
> mark.  One very tired 63 square struggled with 80, but that was due to a
> crack in the right head.
>
> The current ride has trouble with 70 in 2nd!  But 90 in 3rd can
> happen!!!!!!!  Gotta love that Dark Side; carbs and all!
>
> Cops are by and large very good people, under loads of stress.  Give
> them some credit!  The only resent bad apple I heard about gave a 54
> Euro bug owner a ticket in Boise Jg semaphores as turn signals.
> He was a young cop and had never seen them before.  Youth has its
> disadvantages!  I work with the police daily and have many that I
> consider close friends.  Most that I know would rather warn than give a
> situation.  They hate the hassle too.
>
> Vader
> 64 Notch Roadster--The Phantom Menace
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> Subject: Re: [T3] clocks
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 00:41:05 -0500
> From: swaffordvw@juno.com
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> Well I have 2 squarebacks and my 1971 has great time! and the clock works
> in my 73 but when i unhook the batt sometimes it is a pain to get working
> but it does work!
>
> >From Chris Swafford:www.geocities.com/motorcity/garage/4265/
> 537Buckeye 36LSB  S.W. Corner of Cinti,Oh In the Hills
> 73'Squareback Yellow,Rear end hell is fixed! Manual Carbed. 62,000Mi.
> 71'Squareback Lt. Blue,Fuel Injection-Auto, 88,000Mi.
> 90'Nissan Sentra Red&White Rusted & 83 Ford LTD Midsize (Gas Hog)
>
> On Thu, 06 May 1999 13:48:56 -0700 Thomas Mogombus
> <mogombus@wolfenet.com> writes:
> >swaffordvw@juno.com wrote:
> >
> >> I have 3 or 4 Clocks. Email me if your interested and i will dig one
> >out.
> >
> >Thanks for the offer but I was actually interested to know how many
> >working
> >clocks were out there as I don't know a single person with one. Seems
> >like quite
> >a common problem. I intend to put a tach where my dead clock now
> >resides...
> >
> >Tom
> >
>
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> Subject: Re: [T3] more Fuel pump rebuild Q's
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 02:54:02 -0500
> From: swaffordvw@juno.com
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> Well if yours is on the last leg it depends if its the Electric motor
> getting week or if the vain's are getting funky.
> I actually made one work from itself. And the other two was junk kind of.
> Well one was locked up (Motor wise) and the other one had a week motor.
>
> When i took these apart i've noticed that there is a 5 point star (Flower
> metal looking thing even though thats not a good way to explain it. I
> could draw it on paper and put it on a direct page on my web site or
> something.
>
> But these small tits things get stuck to the 5 point thing and there fore
> dont pump properly so considering that the motor is OK then you can take
> the 4 screws out of the top. Keeping the 3 Nozzle hook ups always up.
>
> After you have the 4 screws out then the 3 Nozzle section will come off.
> And do this easy. & keeping the O-ring between these sections. Then pry
> off the tits from the little spinning thing and clean them. and the walls
> of the plate make sure there isnt no rust.
>
> Check out this place on my site that isnt linked to anywhere this is just
> a direct page
>
> http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/garage/4265/fuel.htm
>
> That should have everything else you need to do the project. Let me know
> what you think about the page!
> and let me know if you see words after my 3 things to click on at the
> bottom of the page
>
> I think you all will be educated!
>
> >From Chris Swafford:www.geocities.com/motorcity/garage/4265/
> 537Buckeye 36LSB  S.W. Corner of Cinti,Oh In the Hills
> 73'Squareback Yellow,Rear end hell is fixed! Manual Carbed. 62,000Mi.
> 71'Squareback Lt. Blue,Fuel Injection-Auto, 88,000Mi.
> 90'Nissan Sentra Red&White Rusted & 83 Ford LTD Midsize (Gas Hog)
>
> On Fri, 7 May 1999 00:13:46 EDT MNWebb@aol.com writes:
> > Chris Swafford - Please tell us in more detaiTrebuilding your
> >FI fuel
> >pump.
> >like..is all that needs to be done - take it apart,clean it, put it
> >back
> >together? How did you make one good pump out of three? Any tips that
> >you can
> >give? Mine is on it's last legs so I am VERY intersted!
> >Thanks - T3's rule! - Wilson
> >
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> Subject: Re: [T3] Seal preservation
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 01:15:06 -0500
> From: swaffordvw@juno.com
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> I wouldnt use veg. oil because it leaves a hard residue behind that is
> like a hard crappy goo. I would use something more like 10W40 oil or WD40
> for short term storage. Thats words from my VW uncle.
>
> >From Chris Swafford:www.geocities.com/motorcity/garage/4265/
> 537Buckeye 36LSB  S.W. Corner of Cinti,Oh In the Hills
> 73'Squareback Yellow,Rear end hell is fixed! Manual Carbed. 62,000Mi.
> 71'Squareback Lt. Blue,Fuel Injection-Auto, 88,000Mi.
> 90'Nissan Sentra Red&White Rusted & 83 Ford LTD Midsize (Gas Hog)
>
> On Thu, 06 May 1999 22:49:46 -0400 Charlie <clncrew@erols.com> writes:
> >Last time I bought an air bellows I bought a spare since they were
> >original VW, read better quality than will ever be produced again by
> >aftermarket guys.  The guy who has been stashing parts for 20+ years
> >said to wipe it down with vegatable oil and then put in a plastic bag
> >so
> >it doesn't collect dirt.
> >
> >I think I was lazy and just put it in a box.
> >
> >Charlie
> >67 Square
> >
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> Subject: Re: [T3] Engine Problem? FIXED!! ( I Think... I hope...)
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 01:22:59 -0500
> From: swaffordvw@juno.com
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> Where is a crankcase breather tube at? When I take mine up to 75-100Mph
> (Yeah i had my squareback upto 105MPH!) it blows oil out of the oil thing
> where you put the oil in. Especially when you cruise around 100 it does
> it bad!  Smoke everywhere leaking thru the oil input thing (i cant think
> right now) and runs oil down on my exhaust.
>
> I went to see how fast it would go the other day because my 73 registers
> 110 Mph and it did 105 but i had to get off of that exit ramp so I had to
> hit the brakes!
>
> But this has been a ongoing problem with this engine.
>
> >From Chris Swafford:www.geocities.com/motorcity/garage/4265/
> 537Buckeye 36LSB  S.W. Corner of Cinti,Oh In the Hills
> 73'Squareback Yellow,Rear end hell is fixed! Manual Carbed. 62,000Mi.
> With the engine in it from my 71 I wrecked!
> 71'Squareback Lt. Blue,Fuel Injection-Auto, 88,000Mi.
> 90'Nissan Sentra Red&White Rusted & 83 Ford LTD Midsize (Gas Hog)
>
> On Thu, 6 May 1999 17:51:38 EDT BUFFBAUD@aol.com writes:
> >I decided to face the oily mess that was under my hood which actually
> >cleaned
> >up pretty easily and I found that that my crankcase breather tube was
> >pinched, not allowing any air to escape. I recall moving it out of the
> >way
> >when I was cleaning the engine for the show. I gonna clean the engine
> >real
> >good but some oil in it and see what happens
> >
> >Lisa
> >
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> Subject: [T3] Im Back with FUEL INJECTION!
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 01:09:00 -0500
> From: swaffordvw@juno.com
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> Ok lets get this whole system finalized before we hook it up so i
> hopefully wont have to drain it again.
>
> >From the 2 replys I got this
>
> Have the pump mounted so the SDR is horizontal (#1)
>
> S-Suction is the inlet.
> >From the start step 1 / The fuel flows FROM the tank thru the drivers
> Hex nut (Screen inside the tank i believe) and flows to the square filter
> (that Im having trouble finding in Ohio) and from the filter Thru ->
> signaling the flow direction.
> Into the S on the pump
>
> Ok.
>
> Then the D on the pump is oviously the output and goes to the Steel line
> Thru the car (on the drivers side) @28 PSI and goes into the #3 injector.
> (And omit the oval "muffler")
>
> And last but not least.
>
> R is the return. And goes to the plastic Y.
> This is the part I need to be clear but it probaly ovious but I need to
> make sure.
> So is the other places that hooks into the Y is the steel line on the
> Passengers side thru the car from the pressure regulator (I dont know
> where this is) back on the engine. And the other line on the Y goes to
> the side of the tank without the hex nut? I guess.
>
> I think on the passenger side of the car I have a line that comes from or
> to ??? the injector on that side so i dont know if theres a regulator
> after that somewhere or if the line just flows back to the R- return?
>
> This sounds right to me but that R deal was worded alittle loose for my
> preciseness. I want to do this right the first time so the people that
> lives on top of my garage dont have to cry about the smell of FB their house. their out of town right now.
>
> But this is what i have from the wording. Sorry i been gone for so long
> but im sure i missed out on a lot.
> Now i hope someone else besides me will learn on this
>
> Thanx for the help y'all
>
> >From Chris Swafford:www.geocities.com/motorcity/garage/4265/
> Still online out there! Not updated since Oct 98.
> 537Buckeye 36LSB  S.W. Corner of Cinti,Oh In the Hills
> 73'Squareback Yellow,Rear end hell is fixed! Manual Carbed. 62,000Mi.
> 71'Squareback Lt. Blue,Fuel Injection-Auto, 88,000Mi.
> 90'Nissan Sentra Red&White Rusted & 83 Ford LTD Midsize (Gas Hog)
>
> On Thu, 6 May 1999 21:03:32 -0600 "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
> writes:
> >On 6 May 99, at 16:05, swaffordvw@juno.com wrote:
> >
> >> So now its on my car working. All of my fuel lines are off and my
> >Stupid
> >> A** forgot what lines go where and stuff. Because the person that
> >put it
> >> together originally anyway didnt do it right anyway.
> >> *************************************
> >> So this is where I need help And I hope i revealed with the fuel
> >pump
> >> something that may save someone $300 bucks down the line. But anyway
> >> there are three letters on the fuel pump.
> >>
> >>  !     !     !
> >> R   D   S
> >> [  fuel  ]
> >> [pump]
> >> [           ]
> >> \_____/
> >
> >Good job, I hope this works for you:
> >
> >The pump should be mounted so that the three pipes are horizontal and
> >mounted S, D, R, from front to rear. That should leave the electrical
> >connector pointing to the rear.
> >
> >Inlet: from the tank connection with the big hex nut, through the
> >filter (arrow on side indicates direction of flow) to S (suction.)
> >
> >Outlet: from D (druck?) to the steel fuel line on the L (driver's
> >side in US) side. I recommend that you just omit the oval "muffler"
> >that used to go in this line.
> >
> >Overflow: from R (return) to the plastic Y.
> >
> >Jim
> >-
> >*******************************
> >Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
> >Madison, Wisconsin, USA
> >**************hN*********
> >
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> >
> > Chris, the R is Return, one line into the wye is from the
> >pressure regulator back on the engine, the other is from
> >this R barb on the fuel pump. The wyed lines return to the
> >fuel tank. S is Suction, gas enters this barb after the
> >filter. D is Discharge. Pump discharge at approx. 28#
> >pressure connects to the line which runs back to the right
> >side of the engine,(at number three injector on my '73).
> >Kurt.
>
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> Subject: Re: [T3] 'owners handbook' produced for 1973 fastbacks
> Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 13:32:11 +0200
> From: Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> Jim Adney wrote:
>
> > On 6 May 99, at 22:02, Dave Hall wrote:
> >
> > > Sure was; I could scan the pages that changed, if Aedan wants them.  Seats
> > > and heater controls; anything else Jim?
> >
> > Gee, I'm not sure what was US specific and what was general. How
> > about the seat belt warning light, heater lever illumination lamp,
> > glowing 4-way flasher knob. There must be more....
> >
> > Jim
>
> I seem to have noticed that Aedan lives in Scotland, so I guess he isnt too
> interested in the US-spec stuff. I cant say what was different from 1972 to 1973
> at this time, I have to read my manual and some other info I've got. Just havent
> got the time right now.
>
> PerL
> 73 Square
>
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> Subject: R]peed
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 08:28:18 -0400
> From: "David Buckholts" <dave@moultrie.tec.ga.us>
> To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
>
> Got a ticket in my old bus (YEARS ago) for doing 72 up hill!!! Told the cop
> he was crazy- wouldn't do 72 if it fell off of a cliff.  Judge beleived me!
> BTW,  I had the Square up to 107 (after compensating for the 145s). That was
> with the 1.7 in it w/44s.  Dave
>
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> Subject: Re: [T3] clocks (fwd)
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 08:51:09 -0400 (EDT)
> From: John Clift <jclift@deans.umd.edu>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> Jim,
> Its the gray face kind that clunks once a minute. The manufacture date
> listed on the drivers door jamb (that little info plate) says the car was
> made January 1971.
> When did the newer black face clocks appear?
>
> Also listees:
>         Anyone in the DC, MD, VA areas , remember that the Manassas
> But-out is just around the corner. Memorial day weekend, though I cant
> remember off hand if its Sat. the 29th or Sun. the 30th.
> I'll be there with my 71 Fastback in the show area, its Beige one with
> the Calif. plates, and the one with the clock that works (G).
> Hope to see some listees there.
> John 71 Fastback
> College Park, MD
>
> >
> > Wow, a 71 that still works?! Is that one of those which does NOT go
> > KLUNK about once a minute?
> >
> > Jim
> > -
> > *******************************
> > Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
> > Madison, Wisconsin, USA
> > *******************************
> >
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> >
> >
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> Subject: Re: [T3] 'owners handbook' produced for 1973 fastbacks
> Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 09:13:23 -0400
> From: Douglas_BrasheϾKc.com
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
>
> I have an original manual for my 73 fasty (no plastic tag, though :-(  It's
> the one that came with my car...did someone have a question about the
> manual that I may be able to answer?
>
> -Doug
> 73 fasty
> douglas_brashear@amsinc.com
>
>
>
>
>
> To:   type3@vwtype3.org
> cc:    (bcc: Douglas Brashear/AMS/AMSINC)
> Subject:  Re: [T3] 'owners handbook' produced for 1973 fastbacks
>
> Jim Adney wrote:
>
> > On 6 May 99, at 22:02, Dave Hall wrote:
> >
> > > Sure was; I could scan the pages that changed, if Aedan wants them.
> Seats
> > > and heater controls; anything else Jim?
> >
> > Gee, I'm not sure what was US specific and what was general. How
> > about the seat belt warning light, heater lever illumination lamp,
> > glowing 4-way flasher knob. There must be more....
> >
> > Jim
>
> I seem to have noticed that Aedan lives in Scotland, so I guess he isnt too
> interested in the US-spec stuff. I cant say what was different from 1972 to
> 1973
> at this time, I have to read my manual and some other info I've got. Just
> havent
> got the time right now.
>
> PerL
> 73 Square
>
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