| [ Total Views: 465 | Total Replies: 24 | Thread Id: 54974 ] |
|
|
 VWFOOL
Bishop of Volkswagenism
King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
Posts: 3436
Threads: 572
Registered: September 3rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle - Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: inspired yet?
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 10:52 AM |
|
|
at wat postion is the reserve tap ON, early beetle?
at wat oclock is the rserve tank lever in the ON postion, ive heard its at like the 2 o'clock. and wats OFF?
also, which way to turn the heater knob to turn ur heaters off?
thanks
sam
[ Edited on 3-8-2006 by VWFOOL ]
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One man's junk...
|
|
|
squizy
A.k.a.: Paul
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
Thinking about another dub...maybe
Posts: 4082
Threads: 243
Registered: December 17th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Thornleigh
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 11:24 AM |
|
|
Clockwise for Close on the heater. I've been learning that one myself too.
As for the fuel tap, I downloaded a user manual off the Samba and it shows 12 o'clock being main tank and 3 o'clock being reserve, yet that is for
LHD. Mine for some reason is 3 o'clock for main and 12 o'clock for reserve. So work that one out. LOL.
|
|
|
Craig Torrens
A.k.a.: Craig Torrens
Scirocco Rare
6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
Posts: 8040
Threads: 347
Registered: January 10th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Time to go Salt lake racing, and actually achieve a result.
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 11:33 AM |
|
|
12 o'clock=main
3 o'clock=reserve
1.30=OFF
Cheers
Craig T
|
|
|
VWFOOL
Bishop of Volkswagenism
King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
Posts: 3436
Threads: 572
Registered: September 3rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle - Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: inspired yet?
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 11:55 AM |
|
|
thanks guys, so wats the difference between OFF and main tank? how much is in the reserve?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One man's junk...
|
|
|
kombikim
A.k.a.: Kim
Custom Title Time!
disfunctionally capable
Posts: 1521
Threads: 84
Registered: December 18th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Concord West
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: always bleary
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 12:03 PM |
|
|
one thing worth remembering is that at sometime in the cars life, the tap handle may have been fitted on the worng way round, so - with Oval, look at
it this way-
Fully turned clockwise, normal
Fully turned anticlockwise, reserve
1/2 way between, off
that is on my car anyway, - 1230 oclock main
1030 off
& 7
[ Edited on 3-8-2006 by kombikim ]
Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54  |
|
|
Craig Torrens
A.k.a.: Craig Torrens
Scirocco Rare
6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
Posts: 8040
Threads: 347
Registered: January 10th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Time to go Salt lake racing, and actually achieve a result.
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 12:08 PM |
|
|
OFF means no fuel can come out of the tank or out of the lines (great for working on the fuel lines/carby)
Basically there is two fuel pick ups in the bottom of the tank, one being longer than the other. The longer pickup is called the MAIN and it is used
while driving around etc. When the fuel drops to below this level, the motor will splutter and you then need to turn the tap to RESERVE.(clockwise)
The RESERVE pick up is shorter and therefore the remaining fuel in the tank is still above this point, which enables you time to find the servo !!!
I think it is around 5lt or about 70km of driving.
Cheers
Craig T
[ Edited on 3-8-2006 by Craig Torrens ]
|
|
|
Craig Torrens
A.k.a.: Craig Torrens
Scirocco Rare
6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
Posts: 8040
Threads: 347
Registered: January 10th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Time to go Salt lake racing, and actually achieve a result.
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 12:11 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by kombikim
one thing worth remembering is that at sometime in the cars life, the tap handle may have been fitted on the worng way round, so - with Oval, look at
it this way-
Fully turned clockwise, normal
Fully turned anticlockwise, reserve
1/2 way between, off
|
Um, Anticlockwise=main and clockwise =reserve
|
|
|
VWFOOL
Bishop of Volkswagenism
King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
Posts: 3436
Threads: 572
Registered: September 3rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle - Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: inspired yet?
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 12:13 PM |
|
|
hmm interesting, mine has been in the off position all this time.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One man's junk...
|
|
|
kombikim
A.k.a.: Kim
Custom Title Time!
disfunctionally capable
Posts: 1521
Threads: 84
Registered: December 18th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Concord West
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: always bleary
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 12:20 PM |
|
|
:P
ah haa, that is why I get further on a tank
I will have to have another look at it, it is not the original, tis a new one I bought a year ago, I will run the tank low & see what happens
Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54 |
|
|
VWFOOL
Bishop of Volkswagenism
King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
Posts: 3436
Threads: 572
Registered: September 3rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle - Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: inspired yet?
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 12:21 PM |
|
|
my bro loved ur oval btw kim, hows the new car?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One man's junk...
|
|
|
squizy
A.k.a.: Paul
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
Thinking about another dub...maybe
Posts: 4082
Threads: 243
Registered: December 17th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Thornleigh
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 12:32 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by kombikim
:P
ah haa, that is why I get further on a tank
|
Ditto. So mine isn't the wrong way around, I'm just using the lower pick up point.
Thanks Craig.
|
|
|
kombikim
A.k.a.: Kim
Custom Title Time!
disfunctionally capable
Posts: 1521
Threads: 84
Registered: December 18th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Concord West
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: always bleary
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 12:36 PM |
|
|
eek, just went down & had a look at it, fully clockwise is 10 oclock, off is 8 oclock
& fully anticlockwise is 6.30,
handle is probably on the wrong way round,
new car only had a chance to do 279 km, nice, still sorting a few things
went to Brissie & back on the weekend in the 54 to see Andy up Friday, back Sunday (wel actually 12.50AM Monday morning
fuel cost $214.80
Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54 |
|
|
VWFOOL
Bishop of Volkswagenism
King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
Posts: 3436
Threads: 572
Registered: September 3rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle - Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: inspired yet?
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 12:47 PM |
|
|
thanks, thats a great help for me to budget the trip to valla and back.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One man's junk...
|
|
|
kombikim
A.k.a.: Kim
Custom Title Time!
disfunctionally capable
Posts: 1521
Threads: 84
Registered: December 18th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Concord West
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: always bleary
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 01:09 PM |
|
|
my main tank runs out just over 36 Litres, on the way up I filled up at that expensive port Mac service centre, 32.17 litres 230 miles, - with no
fuel guage to tell you what your fuel usage is you have to be really careful
I got 37.2MPG on the farly level run between Bribane & Grafton but about 33mpg on the hilly bit between Grafton & Syd, same both directions
Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54 |
|
|
VWFOOL
Bishop of Volkswagenism
King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
Posts: 3436
Threads: 572
Registered: September 3rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle - Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: inspired yet?
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 01:11 PM |
|
|
did u factor in the wind velocity?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One man's junk...
|
|
|
Claudius
Commited Dubber
Posts: 66
Threads: 11
Registered: October 21st, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Brooklyn
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: layed back
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 01:20 PM |
|
|
According to the sticker on my glovebox reserve is to the right . R= right = reserve.
http://
 |
|
|
kombikim
A.k.a.: Kim
Custom Title Time!
disfunctionally capable
Posts: 1521
Threads: 84
Registered: December 18th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Concord West
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: always bleary
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 01:28 PM |
|
|
there was no wind to factor until I got toi Gosford on the way home & started getting thrown sideways
that economy was with 1600SP, travelling between 60 & 65mph and whjere possible maintaining vacuum reading of between 10-14 in/hg
Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54 |
|
|
aussiebaja
Insano Dub Head
Posts: 738
Threads: 98
Registered: June 13th, 2006
Member Is Offline
Location: bendemeer
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: happy
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 05:56 PM |
|
|
so what is it only ovals that have reserve or do all dak daks have it |
|
|
Craig Torrens
A.k.a.: Craig Torrens
Scirocco Rare
6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
Posts: 8040
Threads: 347
Registered: January 10th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Time to go Salt lake racing, and actually achieve a result.
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 05:59 PM |
|
|
beetles up to 1961 (maybe also some 62?)
|
|
|
gerbie_rox
Posts:
Threads:
Registered: January 1st, 1970
Member Is Offline
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 10:12 PM |
|
|
yea my 61 HAD one but it leaked and the VW supplier here didn't have the switch so i don't have a switch anymore, only my main is accessable. Anyone
here know where to get one? As i think its great to have a reserve.
Cheers |
|
|
karmen
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Posts: 2648
Threads: 130
Registered: April 16th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Maryborough QlD
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: cruisin on twin dellortos
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 10:37 PM |
|
|
gerbie I'll get u one
also boys and girls if someone tamoered wid da tap and put it back on the wrong way due to the split pin situation
it will be 6 o'clock on
7.30 off
9 o'clock reserve lol
enjoy
Karmen
56 oval resto 60 Cal KG
58 & 62 beetle parting. 74 panel parting
63 Baja 80 GLD parting
58 donor split 11 window 63 Splitty sgle cab /son's
96 Seat Cordoba GLX daily drvr.
|
|
|
gerbie_rox
Posts:
Threads:
Registered: January 1st, 1970
Member Is Offline
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on August 3rd, 2006 at 11:59 PM |
|
|
Cheers mate :thumb |
|
|
aussiebaja
Insano Dub Head
Posts: 738
Threads: 98
Registered: June 13th, 2006
Member Is Offline
Location: bendemeer
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: happy
|
| posted on August 4th, 2006 at 06:57 AM |
|
|
where is the switch located ,i dont know if i have one on my 62 |
|
|
karmen
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Posts: 2648
Threads: 130
Registered: April 16th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Maryborough QlD
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: cruisin on twin dellortos
|
| posted on August 4th, 2006 at 07:49 AM |
|
|
ts actully a tap and even later models can have them fitted as the hole is still in there with a plug .
Have one on 65 mod
is located centre of fire wall not far left of high beam switch (firewall) so u can reach it while driving b4 he engine starves on fuel.
usually amushroom colour.
Karmen
56 oval resto 60 Cal KG
58 & 62 beetle parting. 74 panel parting
63 Baja 80 GLD parting
58 donor split 11 window 63 Splitty sgle cab /son's
96 Seat Cordoba GLX daily drvr.
|
|
|
beelzebug
A.k.a.: Gary J
Seriously Crusin Dubber
Posts: 114
Threads: 12
Registered: June 14th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney's North Shore
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Reasonable, mostly
|
| posted on August 4th, 2006 at 09:56 AM |
|
|
My very first beetle was a 64 Custom. No glove box lid, one sunvisor (driver only), painted bumpers, and no fuel gauge. Hence the fuel tap made a
return. And yes, 12 o'clock was main, and 3 o'clock was reserve. |
|
|
