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Re: [T3] engine stalling/hard to start


On 20 Sep 2001, at 15:11, jim wrote:

> 
> Today I went to my car to adjust the valves, points, and timing to
> eliminate those as possible problems.  I think I may have found the
> culprit to my woes (engine stalls/hard to start after it stalls). 
> When I had the distributor cap off to check the points, I noticed they
> were not moving and that my rotor was slightly dirty (black dust,
> indicating to me it was hitting the black cap?).  
> 
> Instead, the Breaker Plate was pivoting up and down near the location
> where the vacuum unit pull rod attaches to the plate.  If I held the
> breaker plate down with my finger, the points opened and closed as
> normal and their gap was in range.  Now I hope this is the cause of my
> problem, because if not, this is a whole other problem!  I looked for
> any loose nuts/bolts but did not see any immediate cause.  I assume
> when I remove the dizzy it will be more obvious as to why the plate is
> loose?

There is supposed to be a spring plate across from the points pivot 
that holds downs a ball bearing which rolls on the breaker plate and 
keeps it flat. If that is gone, then you may be able to find another 
one from a donor dizzy (almost any late air cooled VW, as well as 
lots of other late Bosch cars) or buy a replacement breaker plate 
assembly.

You may also find the missing parts (or parts of parts) in the 
bottom of the dizzy.

I can also rebuild your dizzy for $55 plus parts.

> Tomorrow I intend to take the distributor out of the car (and note its
> part # so I can accurately set the timing).

If all the other parts are 72, then you should time it like a 73. Here's 
hoping you have the 72-3 fan with the correct timing marks.

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