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Re: 61 Westy

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It is idling but still not satisfied. Need tyo work on the starter bush first. Start when i boost it with the bakkie.

Saw this this morning brake fluid :(
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Decided to do something where I can see progress Just to motivate me. Cut and fitted the panel on the on the door and the little table.
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Sanded the cuboard today fit a few screws here and there
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Re: 61 Westy

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Do you have any dogs ? Just hoping :-)

That table is quite neat.
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If it was the dog Ican make some money :) for a new project.
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Sell me the semaphore S/C and you can make some extra money :twisted:
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Quick update.Took out the engine. Starter bush shot. Problem 12V starter on 6V gearbox. Inside diameter different between 6 and 12V. Is the outside the same for the 2?
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Engine back in and starter bush sorted. bugger I still need one bush. need to connect everything.

The DC is on its side, but should start a new project thread with pics(for my connection). Got some probs with the internet 3G thing.
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lowlight... I've got some outstanding business with you.... 8)
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Still busy on the cuboard got varnish on Saterday, need some more attention here and there.

Everything connected started the bus starter works :) but still dont want to idle even if you step on pedal and hold it stil.

Bought a few things for the other busses.
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Re: 61 Westy

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lowlight wrote:It is idling but still not satisfied. Need tyo work on the starter bush first. Start when i boost it with the bakkie.

Saw this this morning brake fluid :(
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Are you sure it's brakefluid and not gearbox oil from the RGB? Maybe you just need to tighten the castle nut!
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Re: 61 Westy

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Brakefluid but need to open then will tighten it again preperly.
Stil struggle with idling. if you play will the accelarator it runs but as soon as you keep the peddle still it dies on me. :?: . New rubbers seals no leaks. Its 34 carb
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Could it be the timing LL?
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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:) Got the problem I think. Struggle the last few "months" it feels. Then decide to phone Dirk in Pta the vw man explain to him the problem and he recomend most of the things I have done already. Then he said I should check the idling jets on the right hand side of the carb all clean. Then he recommend that I should loosen the idling jet by 1/8 of a turn more or less and see if it will idle. Its idling. Problem is wear on the thread and then it turns in to deep and block the hole. I made up a wascher and tighten it so that it wont rattle loose. Idling nice and I can even set he idling speed as it should be. Will check it tomorrow again, just incase.
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Congrats and that cupboard looks the :flash:
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: 61 Westy

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lowlight wrote:Still busy on the cuboard got varnish on Saterday, need some more attention here and there.

Everything connected started the bus starter works :) but still dont want to idle even if you step on pedal and hold it stil.

Bought a few things for the other busses.
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looking good LL
is that a bumper mounted reverse light with an "eyebrow"
if it is, pleez let me know where i could find one. have been looking for something like that
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Re: 61 Westy

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Took a few(4) years to gather these things for the 57. When ever I see a place with old spares. I keep a look out for some thing I can use. Best bet will be old car clubs and swop meets.
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