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trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·

#634189
More problems, this car is really starting to anoy me. Makes me wonder why I didn't just choose a newer car that didn't need everything fixed or replaced.

Anyway, When the new 34 pict 3 was tried to put on, the accelerator pump linkage hits the alternator. Obviously this carb was for a generator model. Is there anyway this can be fixed without buying a whole new carby/ alternator. Mechanic says you can't grind the alternator. Is he wrong?

Thanks for your time,
Simon

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#634190
Cal Vintage 02-9789-1777 you can purchase an off set block to allow the clearence
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#634191
you just need to change the linkage arm that is hitting the Alt with the correct arm. It's shaped differently so it clears the Alt
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trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·

#634193
Thanks,
Do you know how much it will set me back?

Simon

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#634194
Hey that sounds easier or you may even be able to bend the arm
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·

#634195
Wow, you guys are very quick to respond. Thanks very much. Is grinding a bit off the alternator alright or is it to thin?

Simon

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#634297
ive got by on a couple of engines by shaving the tinyest bit of the alternator and bending the linkage across just enough to clear each other
not an ideal method but it works and will get u out of a tight spot

ctefeh Wolfsburg Wizard

479 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#634330
The alt will take it. I hogged (carefully) mine out so I didn't have to bend the linkage (Original Semi-auto carbs don't grow on trees!) .
It's the adjuster nut which interferes worst. Bend that away and you have minimal grinding to do.

Ctefeh

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#634343
I just made my own aluminium spacer out of approx 8mm thick aluminium. I just traced out an inlet manifold gasket onto the aluminium cut it out with a jigsaw, drilled the holes, filed out the centre bore to size and done.

Alternatively you can buy the offset block (as dave refers to above) if you don't want to DIY.
www.dasrestoparts.com.au

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#634357
Hi

If you have a trashed inlet manifold you can cut the flange off to use as a spacer.

Steve

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·

#634366
Thanks everyone for the help. Car should be running again by tommorow afternoon..(hopfully!)

Simon