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> 1) What type of run-in period should I have? Go easy on it for te first 1000 miles or so. Dont let the engine labour, rather downshift but don't over rev the thing. > 2) Should I have to re-tighten any nuts after this period or will a > general check be sufficient? A general inspection after 1000 miles should show up any defects. > 3) At what point will setting the timing be meaningful (as I did set it > on day one but it is way off again) Set it properly from the begining and keep an eye on it. It shouldn't move much. > 4) Ditto with setting the carbs and valve clearances The mixture should be set slightly rich while running in and set the valves at 0.15mm. Resat after 1000 miles. > I have a 66 fasti with a new motor of unknown origin, twin carb single > port and a ridiculously loud free-flow That free-flow might cause the engine to run too lead and overheat, you may want to have a look at tour carb jetting. > One more not related to above, my speedo does not go down to 0 (actually > 10 mph) but rather stops at 15 mph when I am standing and my speed > reading is off by the same amount (obviously:-}). How to fix if > possible? Quite possible. Remove speedo, disassemble and reset the needle. BTW where did you buy that engine? Regards Adriaan Loedolff '69 Variant Automatic ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe