Re: [T3] Finally Getting Greasy

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 6 Aug 00, at 1:26, Michael Carmody & Lucy Alfonso wrote:

> The other day while attempting to crank it, the starter wouldn't turn (it
> never has for me), but the solenoid would click. Then I turned the key --
> CLICK -- and held it a few seconds. A wisp of electrical-smelling smoke
> rose from beneath the dash, and now the solenoid no longer clicks.
> Hmmmm...

There are 2 windings in the solenoid: The pull-in winding does the 
work of pulling the solenoid armature into place and takes a lot of 
current to do this. Fortunately, this current is only drawn for a 
fraction of a second if everything is working correctly. The other 
winding is the hold winding; this holds the solenoid in the START 
position and takes a lot less current. At the beginning, both 
currents are drawn.

There are a number of possible things that would keep the solenoid 
from pulling in. In this case a lot of current could be drawn for a 
sustained time, making things very uncomfortable for the ignition 
switch, the wiring, and the solenoid.

> Also...my Square is a '67 with dual carbs. So why does it make a small
> click from the engine compartment when I turn the key to the "on" (not
> "start") position?

The electromagnetic pilot jets; 1 in each carb.

> Here's something else: is there supposed to be a bit of tin underneath the
> cylinders on either side? Because there are none on mine, but there are
> what appear to be mounting slots where I would expect to bolt a cooling
> tin, if this was a Type I/II.

There should be 2 different kinds of undercylinder tin on each side. 
One above the push rod tubes and one below. The underside one is less 
important. I have all these parts in good used condition.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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