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by sarran1955
23 Mar 2024, 17:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Thinking of buying 'twins'
Replies: 1
Views: 120

Thinking of buying 'twins'

Hello everybody,

Another little video, showing all the components and what to look out for when considering a pair of Solex PDSIT carbs for a
2litre CU air-cooled engine..


Enjoy... 8)

Cordialement,

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by sarran1955
25 Feb 2024, 19:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Latest CT engine video
Replies: 1
Views: 103

Latest CT engine video

Hello everybody,

It has been a while since my last VW video....

So I hope it was worth the wait.. :roll:

Effectively a 4 part redo of previous builds, trying to answer some of the questios I have been asked over the years...



Air-Cooled bliss   8)

Cordialement,

:ok
by sarran1955
17 Feb 2024, 21:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing CT engine with electronic distributor.
Replies: 2
Views: 119

Re: Timing CT engine with electronic distributor.

Hello there, Still at it?? Are you still running the twin carbs?? Set your timing at about 8 to 10 degrees BTDC at tickover, carb vacuum plugged, at about 850 tickover. Then check your advance at higher revs with the vacuum pipe connected... Towards the end of this video you will see what I mean WJP...
by sarran1955
13 Feb 2024, 17:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front passenger grease cap keeps coming off...
Replies: 12
Views: 2723

Re: Front passenger grease cap keeps coming off...

Hello, Removing the grease cap with out tears.... :wink: You will need some 8 mm by 20,25 and 30 mm long sacrificial bolts and a small hammer. Wedge the appropriate size bolt between the lip of the cap and the bub..it will be at an angle. Now tap it straight, the cap will start to lift away, repeat ...
by sarran1955
13 Feb 2024, 07:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help, What oil should i use?
Replies: 13
Views: 451

Re: Help, What oil should i use?

Hello,

AI text if ever I saw one....

Ask them a test question... like where is the screen wash filler....??

Should sort the bots from ther hoomans...

Cordialement,

:ok

 
by sarran1955
23 Jan 2024, 08:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hand brake cable
Replies: 8
Views: 401

Re: Hand brake cable

Hello,

If you are going to take the tank out...

As you are on a CU, consider changing the hot air feed that goes over the tank and on to the front. The flexy tube has foam inside which may have collapsed thus restricting air flow.

Air-Cooled Bliss... 8)

Cordialement,

:ok
by sarran1955
31 Dec 2023, 09:24
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Lithium Leisure Battery
Replies: 13
Views: 3718

Re: Lithium Leisure Battery

  Brickwerks offer a 14.5 volt alternator regulator so would that bring the charging of lithium to 100% ? Hello, As I understand it you should not charge a lithium battery directly from an alternator and regulator. I have a 'smart' split charge relay which is the power feed to the entire leisure sy...
by sarran1955
30 Dec 2023, 20:59
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Lithium Leisure Battery
Replies: 13
Views: 3718

Re: Lithium Leisure Battery

Hello, I have recently fitted a 100 AH lithium iron phosphate to my van. So far no problems, it runs my diesel heater all night with no issues. I have not fitted a fancy charger, as the leisure feed is by split charge relay. I have 200 watts of solar power through a WMP basic controller. The only ad...
by sarran1955
28 Dec 2023, 18:05
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Decent welders in Surrey/SW London? (inner & outer sills)
Replies: 4
Views: 472

Re: Decent welders in Surrey/SW London? (inner & outer sills)

Hello and welcome,

Air-Cooled Bliss.... 8)

CT or CU engine..??

I've got the welding kit and the workshop...but a long way away...

Cordialement...

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by sarran1955
07 Dec 2023, 10:47
Forum: Technical, Alternative & Modified
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 32
Views: 27573

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Done...

Cordialement,

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by sarran1955
07 Dec 2023, 10:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 31
Views: 15386

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Done...

Cordialement,

:ok
by sarran1955
07 Dec 2023, 10:47
Forum: Campers
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 30
Views: 21466

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Done...

Cordialement,

:ok
by sarran1955
07 Dec 2023, 10:47
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 30
Views: 23908

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Done...

Cordialement,

:ok
by sarran1955
13 Oct 2023, 01:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1600 ct solex 34 pict 4 rebuild kit.
Replies: 1
Views: 718

Re: 1600 ct solex 34 pict 4 rebuild kit.

Hello and congratulations on your first post.

Pict 34*4 and 5 parts available here...

https://www.carburateurwinkel.nl/conten ... delen.html

Change to Eng at the top of the page..

A little video to help...


Cordialement,

:ok
by sarran1955
17 Sep 2023, 22:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Moutning bolt on carb loose/stripped
Replies: 4
Views: 357

Re: Moutning bolt on carb loose/stripped

Hello, Well for an easy fix, just drill right through and use a suitable M8 nut and bolt. This is what we used to do on beetles..back in the Dark Ages. While you are at it, get some new gaskets.. Why is every screw head on the carb so badly damaged.. even the existing mounting nut is butchered.. :? ...