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by Becsteer
05 May 2010, 10:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: What Spark Plug Fits The 2L CU
Replies: 3
Views: 855

What Spark Plug Fits The 2L CU

This might sound stupid but does anyone know what type of spark plug goes into 1981 Aircooled 2L CU engine. The Haynes gives 3 options I just picked up some from the parts shop who used the reg plate to find them and they have given me 6ES Champion, but in the back of my mind I think these are for ...
by Becsteer
01 May 2010, 17:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Air-cooled 2.0L 3 cylinders out of 4 firing ????
Replies: 10
Views: 1976

Re: Air-cooled 2.0L 3 cylinders out of 4 firing ????

I've removed the HT leads while the engine is running and its number 1 or as you look at the engine from the back looking forward it top right, this was also confirmed by removing the plug and finding it with fuel or over it. My next thought was to run an engine flush though it just in case its a bl...
by Becsteer
30 Apr 2010, 20:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Air-cooled 2.0L 3 cylinders out of 4 firing ????
Replies: 10
Views: 1976

Air-cooled 2.0L 3 cylinders out of 4 firing ????

I just had the van (T25 2L air-cooled CU engine) down on the rolling road to set up the new webbers on it. They have found that there is only 3 cylinders firing. They checked the compression of all 4, good, the leads and the plugs all good timing spot on, they are say to strip the engine down and d...
by Becsteer
29 Mar 2010, 14:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled WHITE SMOKE PROBLEM
Replies: 7
Views: 2545

Re: Aircooled WHITE SMOKE PROBLEM

Hi an update on the white smoke I found the engine breather pipe blocked so of cause unblocked it and took her out again on the same run as last time and I'm glad to say no white smoke this time. Adjusted the tick over as she was running a bit high once warmed up. So now I'm going to book her into a...
by Becsteer
15 Mar 2010, 10:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled WHITE SMOKE PROBLEM
Replies: 7
Views: 2545

Re: Aircooled WHITE SMOKE PROBLEM

jason k wrote:oh and your dizzys not helping either

a cu wont run properly on a 009, basically fitting one of those is a bodge

What would you advise for a replacement as I was told the 009 would be ok. Thanks for your advise so far.

Rob
by Becsteer
14 Mar 2010, 18:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled WHITE SMOKE PROBLEM
Replies: 7
Views: 2545

Aircooled WHITE SMOKE PROBLEM

HI I WAS HOPING THAT SOMEONE MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP ME. I'VE JUST FITTED A PAIR OF NEW ICT34 WEBBER CARBS AND MANIFOLDS WITH PANCAKE AIR FILTERS. THE VAN I HAVE IS A 1981 T25 AIR-COOLED WITH A 2.0L CU ENGINE. I BOUGHT IT LAST SUMMER AND STRIPPED IT OUT AND SORTED ALL THE WELDING THAT WAS NEEDED AND ...