Re: [T3] T3 cooling

["David V.N." <rmcevoy1@twcny.rr.com>]

Thanks for the reply.
I THOUGHT I had it running right.Religiosly followed any advice I got
from this list and it's assoc. webpages.
Stock(completely) FI
Cleaned everything.Straightened and painted all tin.
Fuel pressure at 28psi.Timing at proper place on flywheel.
Working thermostat and flaps.Deflectors in place.Heater boxes repaired
and tightened all loose hardware(proper torque).Replaced all fuel lines.
New fuel pump.Replaced exhaust nuts with new nuts w/integral lock washers.
Distibutor disassembled,checked and put back together correctly.Fixed
harness and
tidyed it up.Bentley read from cover to cover.Rewired starter and voltage
regulator.New battery.
New TPS.New pressure sensor.New tires.New reconditioned heads,springs and
exhaust valves.
New throwout bearing.New intake accordian.New headlights and wiring.New fuel
filter and strainer.
New generator brushes.New speedo.Fixed clock.Por-15 on some questionable
areas.Discovered fiberglas
front fenders!(Damn!)

Everthing BUT the oil cooler.(Damn again)

5 or 6 mile run at 85.Toasted #3 piston.New unauthorised port created.
Plastic locknut insert laying i valve cover.melted

"Dont'cha love it when a plan comes together?"
  David V. Nelson



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] T3 cooling


> On 11 Jul 2003 at 2:31, David V.N. wrote:
>
> > After grenading the heads for the second time,I thought It was time
> > to ask somebody about cooling.Are there any cooling solutions that will
> > keep Heather happy?(1969 Fasty FI)
>
> She will be just fine if she is running right. Give us more details. What
> happened? Do you still have stock FI? What do you mean by grenading?
>
> My 69 went 3800 miles to Parma and back with completely stock cooling and
> didn't get the slightest bit upset. Yours will, too, but you have to get
> everything working right. It's not just a matter of improving the cooling;
it's
> more a matter of getting the ignition timing and mixture running right so
that
> you're not abusing the poor thing.
>
> -- 
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> Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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