Melbourne 6V coil loan anyone?

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 30 Sep 2016, 7:41 pm

#1030436

Hello Melbournians,

I am trying to diagnose a stalling issue with my 6V Oval Beetle.
I've got replacement carbs n dizzys but thinking a known, working 6V ignition coil would be good to rule out of my coil is causing the problem.

I've only moved to Melbourne in the last few weeks so anyone near Heidelberg Heights would be great or further afield too. If someone would help me out it would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

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karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Sep 2016, 8:37 pm

#1030441

I think I have one. No idea if its any good though
You are most welcome to borrow it. I am in Kew East so not far from you

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 30 Sep 2016, 8:49 pm

#1030442

karmannghia60 wrote:I think I have one. No idea if its any good though
You are most welcome to borrow it. I am in Kew East so not far from you

Oh, cool 🙂 Not far away at all. Could I pop over during the weekend?

Cheers, Mike

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karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Sep 2016, 9:02 pm

#1030444

Yeah PM your number. I will dig it out tomorrow morning then call you

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Oct 2016, 10:08 am

#1030520

psimitar wrote:Hello Melbournians,

I am trying to diagnose a stalling issue with my 6V Oval Beetle.
I've got replacement carbs n dizzys but thinking a known, working 6V ignition coil would be good to rule out of my coil is causing the problem.

I've only moved to Melbourne in the last few weeks so anyone near Heidelberg Heights would be great or further afield too. If someone would help me out it would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

You can test the resistance of a coil with an ohm meter...
a 12 volt coil is usually 2 - 3 or 4 ohms.... between the two small terminals... make sure all the terminals on the coil are perfectly clean... wire brush..

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Oct 2016, 7:12 pm

#1030533

How did You go getting a 6 volt coil?? Mike...

there would be hundreds [or more] in vw owners sheds that changed over to 12 volts.....

Lee

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Oct 2016, 7:40 pm

#1030537

99 % of your ignition problems are in the fuel system

and 99% of your ignition problems are in your fuel system

Check the fuel system from front to rear its the easiest tank, filter, fuel lines, pumps, float level

Then go the ignition system

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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 4 Oct 2016, 10:19 pm

#1030548

Coil was getting rather warm after less than 1K of driving when it stalled and had to leave for a few minutes before it would restart. Carb is only just been rebuilt, pump has new WW diaphragm and the tank was cleaned out before a new fuel tap with copper screen installed.

I could always drive without the fuel cap on to see if a vac lock but the cork gasket is missing so doubt it'd be that either.

Still, if the loaned coil doesn't change things then go thru the fuelling again I shall.

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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 9 Oct 2016, 9:17 pm

#1030662

As I suspected the loan coil has fixed the issue and the engine now runs without conking out after 500metres.

Many thanks to KarmannGhia60 for the loan of his coil to help fault find the problem.

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