Re: [T3] Can't get my '65 Variant running...HELP!

["Big.Al" <Big.Al@hvwc.net>]

<x-flowed>On Monday, November 17, 2003, at 07:13 PM, Steven Ayres wrote:

>  Maybe I'm just not
> sophisticated enough, but I've never heard of a mechanic taking the 
> carb off
> and putting fuel down the intake to check for firing, that's just 
> weird.

Actually, he was probably trying to see if the carb was plugged up, not 
to test for firing.

He was trying to eliminate one possible fault.  Normally (on a type 1) 
you would replace the carb with a known good used one to test if the 
carb is at fault, but since I doubt that he would have a PHN, he just 
removed the carb to see if it would at least cough.

I would suggest removing the motor and removing the exhaust and heads 
to check their condition and the pistons, cylinders and rings while 
you're there.

If it's sat for multiple years without running, the cylinders have 
probably rusted and by trying to get it to start, you've probably 
ground the rings where they won't seal anymore.

Good luck with it.
Al

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