Mackinaw trip

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dormohbile2
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On the way back from Mackinaw, we picked up the bus! He did what several of you suggested, using grease on the drill for the helicoil, then used red thread lock. He started it up with the sender out of it, then installed the sender. I plan to give it an oil change tomorrow.

Drove it home from Findlay and still have a leak somewhere, but not at the sender. It's also running hot, which I'm guessing is due to the timing being off a little.

I need to break down and get at least a timing light, if not a dwell meter also. Does anyone have any suggestions? I plan to be at the Dixie bus campout next Thursday night. Anybody have an extra you'd like to sell?

Also now have a very tight steering, that clunks when going around a tight turn. Have a feeling this is a result of the flatbed chains but not sure. I took a video and will post a link when I get the video posted...

http://s410.photobucket.com/albums/pp18 ... lNoise.mp4
Hank
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Hank, you really need to get right with that bus by getting the diagnostic tools necessary to ensure you're not burning up the motor. I listened to a lot of veteran VW folks who told me to learn the basics so I could protect my engine. I'm still learning everyday, but I at least now have the tools necessary to at least try and sort the issues out. A lot of LEAKOILERS seem to use this as a base line meter http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16160 I think it's available at most auto parts stores. Advance, O'Reiley, Auto Zone... etc. There are better ones that do more, but it seems this will handle the dwell & RPM aspects as well as volts in a pinch.

I bought my timing light at SEARS. They certainly have a wide variety. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153 ... ming+light I think there are better deals out there, but a visit to a SEARS in your area will let you see the distinctions between some of the models.

I think guys like Bill and Ted (Toolbox) can give better advice on what's the best model, but I would tell you to jump in and get some meters. You'll end up like Josh and I jumping out on road trips to check dwell settings, head temps, RPM's at idle & advance settings every chance you get. We end up "overtuning" everything to the point the engine doesn't know what to do! :lol:
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Six Volt wrote: You'll end up like Josh and I jumping out on road trips to check dwell settings, head temps, RPM's at idle & advance settings every chance you get. We end up "overtuning" everything to the point the engine doesn't know what to do! :lol:
Thanks Sean! My goal too is to have an "overtuned" driver! I'll go out and get the tools before the next trip!
Hank
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Re: Mackinaw trip

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Six Volt wrote:Hank, you really need to get right with that bus by getting the diagnostic tools necessary to ensure you're not burning up the motor. I listened to a lot of veteran VW folks who told me to learn the basics so I could protect my engine. I'm still learning everyday, but I at least now have the tools necessary to at least try and sort the issues out. A lot of LEAKOILERS seem to use this as a base line meter http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16160 I think it's available at most auto parts stores. Advance, O'Reiley, Auto Zone... etc. There are better ones that do more, but it seems this will handle the dwell & RPM aspects as well as volts in a pinch.

I bought my timing light at SEARS. They certainly have a wide variety. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153 ... ming+light I think there are better deals out there, but a visit to a SEARS in your area will let you see the distinctions between some of the models.

I think guys like Bill and Ted (Toolbox) can give better advice on what's the best model, but I would tell you to jump in and get some meters. You'll end up like Josh and I jumping out on road trips to check dwell settings, head temps, RPM's at idle & advance settings every chance you get. We end up "overtuning" everything to the point the engine doesn't know what to do! :lol:
Sorry to hijack your thread Hank .Interesting reading Sean & for a vw novice like me im taking notice would this be any use to me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CP7603-SUNPRO ... 37016#shId

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Phil
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I bought mine and found that the dwell does not change with an electronic ignition. I plan to keep it though as I have the old engine to put back together and will have a use for it then...
Hank
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