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Fatso Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#649866
I've gotten my '72 notch started, he hasn't run for a few years from what I understand.

He's running a bit rough (understandably), not really idling and seems to be missing on at least one cylinder. The first thing I'm going to do is change spark plugs & leads, check the points gap.

Is there anything in particular that I should look at as well that will help him run a bit smoother?
72 Notch, 72 Beetle

bigdave Officially Full-On Dubber

329 posts · joined Aug 2006 ·

#649875
Valve clearances, valve clearances and in particular valve clearances.

Fatso Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#649881
So I take it maybe valve clearances 😉
72 Notch, 72 Beetle

Fatso Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#651431
I've replaced the fuel lines as they were perished, which probably weren't helping, seems to be running better now. There a bit of an issue with the throttle cable which was sticking a bit.

I'll see to the valve clearances when I have it in the new garage and I'm not working in the street. At least I know what I'm doing with my weekends for a while. 🙄
72 Notch, 72 Beetle

Fatso Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#662998
Got the valve clearances done, the engines not sounding too bad now, big improvements there. I picked up John Muir's book for my birthday a couple of weeks ago, so that helps a bit. The learning curve is steep but fun.

I have one interesting issue though, the front drivers side suspension can be pushed down and lifted and it either stays down or up like the torsion bar isn't returning it to the centre. I can't see an issue on the outside visible stuff so I was thinking it maybe a broken torsion bar or something stripped, does anyone have any suggestions as to what may be likely?
72 Notch, 72 Beetle

njg02 Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#663013
Hey Fatso, check the shocks and pump some grease in to the front end. There should be two nipples each side. Good luck
Neil
71 super in progress.

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#664137
cable sticky sounds like it's frayed better change that while you can a broken cable on the road is a bugger

and fatso i have a stainless badge i had made for my kombi FATSO i'll take a pic u mite like it
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kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#664163
great to see her back on the road, good stuff ,twoguns will be proud
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Fatso Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#664305
I'll give it a shot with the grease gun otherwise I suppose I'm going to have to get all intimate with the front end.

I think I need to reroute the throttle cable as it seems to foul a bit on the tin where it comes into the engine bay (which is a bit loose) but I think I might change it as well for peace of mind too along with the remaining bits of old fuel line.

I think it's still a while until I get him back on the road but after I get the front suspension sorted and a new exhaust I think the rest shouldn't be too hard (touch wood) then I can get him on the road and then tart him up a bit.

The Fatso badge sounds cool 😏
72 Notch, 72 Beetle

Fatso Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#665302
njg02 wrote:...pump some grease in to the front end. ...
Neil
Man, I owe you a beer. I pumped it full of grease, got him down of the axle stands and he bounces in the front end again the way he should.

Had me doing the little victory dance in the garage

72 Notch, 72 Beetle

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#697334
ah neville... its been soo long since i seen him.

how is he doing? you got some pics yet? nice to see he is still around. 😏
Simply Cruzin'...