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Re: [T3] Plug deposits


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 4:32 AM
Subject: Re: [T3] Plug deposits


> On 19 Jul 2003 at 20:40, Mark Seaton wrote:
> > Has anyone ever seen anything like
> > this? Its kind of worrying- I'm thinking perhaps a crack in the stem
thats
> > sharp and gradually shaving down the guide?
>
> I've never seen this either, but I share your concern. This is a carbed
engine,
> isn't it? If so, check to see if the brass throttle pump nozzle is still
there
> in your left carb. I hear that these get swallowed occasionally and make
their
> way thru the engine....

Actually it did swallow the nozzle a few months back but I would have
thought it would have spat it out by now. I replaced the nozzle with a spare
thats still there.

>
> Otherwise, I've heard that some mechanics, while adjusting the valves,
will
> grab the tops of the valve springs with a large pair of pliers, or
> channellocks, and see how far they will wiggle, up & down and left &
right.
> This is a way to get some idea of valve guide wear.

I'll give that a try sometime this week- sounds like a good idea.

Thanks Jim

Mark Seaton
'73 Fasty



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