Re: [T3] What did people do? (somewhat long)

["Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com>]

Thats because he HAD NO IDEA what he was doing.  They were an engine that
needed a qualified mechanic to set up but once there they would go many
miles without problems.  Even in 1970 Chrylser couldnt sell a new car that
needed noodeling every 500 miles.

> I have a friend that bought a 1970 Plymouth Super Bee with a 440-Six Pack
> new in 1970.  He told me that he was constantly (every 500 miles or so)
> adjusting or rebuilding carbs, resetting the timing and changing spark
> plugs.

The aircooled VW will seize solid in 8-10Kmiles without an oil change,
UNLESS it leaks like a seive.  Without adjustment they would have burned a
valve by 50K and Swallowed one by 80K.  Russ... this sound about right?  Our
local VW mechanic showed me his examples of these things years ago... not a
pretty sight!


 my grandfather had a 1970 Beetle that he bought new
> that had ~120,000 miles (and still running) on it when he sold it, and the
> only thing he ever did to it was add oil (never changed it or did a valve
> adjustment).
>


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