[T3] WHY ISNT MY NOTCH RUNNING NOW!!!!!

[Gizmo Bob]

Hello William (Bill)

Remember me?

I've seen this happen on two of my notchbacks and what you are describing is
one of two things... either the fuel was syphoned back into the fuel tank,
or rust in the fuel line. Whenever I would let the fuel level get below 1/4
tank, the car would sputter and attempt to die. I personally would have your
tank cleaned and epoxy
coated<http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm>(lined). Then I
would clean out the fuel lines and replace the fuel filter.
To see if you are getting fuel to your side-draft, pull the line off the
side of the carb and turn over the motor to see if fuel spurts out. Put the
fuel line in a jar to catch the fuel. If nothing comes out, pull off the
line that goes to the input side of the fuel pump and suck on the hose to
see if the gas is coming thru. Once you have a mouthful of gasoline, spit
out, reattach the fuel line, rinse out your mouth, and try to start it
again. Fill up the tank with Premium Fuel (91 Octane) and see if your car
drives better for a while. Twice I've learned that it was rust in my gas
tank that caused this problem you are describing.

Still have my number, don't be afraid to call me...

Bob

PS: Do not take off the cover of the side-draft to add fuel... if needbe,
take off the air cleaner and shoot "Starter Fluid" in the throttle body.

On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 8:32 PM, William McInerney <billymac53 at msn.com>wrote:

>
> thanks fellas....some good pointers. I will try and see where I am at
> tomorrow. I was thinking about the carb being dry, but wasnt sure how to get
> the gas in there without taking the top off (about 6 bolts or so.)
>
>
>
> > From: dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:22:58 +0000
> > Subject: Re: [T3] WHY ISNT MY NOTCH RUNNING NOW!!!!!
> >
> > Carbs can take a bit of churning if empty, and sitting warm after a run
> can
> > evaporate a fair bit of the fuel.
> >
> > Splash a bit of gas into the throat (not as easy as with a downdraft, but
> > maybe you can get a bit in there) and see if it fires at all.
> >
> > Pull off a plug lead and see if there's a spark (you can put an old plug
> in
> > the lead and rest it on the engine case to earth the outside).
> >
> > Wipe a piece of metal or nail-file between the points in case they've
> picked
> > up a bit of dirt.
> >
> > If it has a wire to a barrel shaped device in the carb, see if it clicks
> > when the ignition is on and you remove and remake the connection. I don't
> > know if an old side-draft carb will have an electric idle cut-off jet
> > though.
> >
> > Sometimes damp gets into the ignition system - I had to use a hair-dryer
> the
> > other day just to drive off damp from the leads. I probably need new
> leads
> > or should fit the plug caps with those red silicone covers I've still got
> in
> > a bag somewhere!
> >
> >
> > Dave.
> > UK VW Type 3&4 Club
> > ===================
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
> > [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of
> William
> > McInerney
> > Sent: 17 February 2011 00:09
> > To: type3-vwtype3.org at lists.vwtype3.org
> > Subject: [T3] WHY ISNT MY NOTCH RUNNING NOW!!!!!
> >
> >
> > I hate to bother you guys with this and I may find out the answer soon
> > enough, but here it goes.
> >
> > So, I am no mechanic by any means, however I have the ability to
> > troubleshoot and get to the core issue if lead in the right direction.
> This
> > 62 Notch of mine really is starting to really get under my skin, but
> maybe
> > it is not at fault.
> >
> > Anyways, it as been at a trusted mechanic's shop since December and I
> just
> > got it back last week. The mechanic did a rebuilt of the Solex PHN side
> > draft with NOS rebuild kit. He also retrofitted a late fuel pump, which I
> > beleive to be Type 1 and did a full tune up, plugs, wires, points,
> > distributor cap and valve adjustment.. So, I pick it up....drive it home
> and
> > park/cover it, that was about 2 weeks ago, but it did start and run about
> > 5-6 days ago when I drove it around the block.
> >
> > Yesterday was a nice day, so I figured I'd take it out to work and to run
> > errands after, the car would not turn over. The engine turned at a
> > constant...de, de, de, de, de.
> >
> > I thought...MAYBE it was too low if not out of gas as it was sputtering
> and
> > hesitating when I was driving it around the block about 5-6 days ago.
> >
> > Today, I fill up it up and the same thing....turn the key...turning the
> > motor, but no change. I am giving it gas as well as pushing in the clutch
> > and no change. The completely constant de, de, de, de, de still remains.
> >
> > Am I getting no fuel to the carb or no spark and why would any of this be
> > happening after a full tune up, carb rebuild and fuel pump?????
> >
> > I would hate to have to tow the car back to the mechanic's if this is an
> > easy fix, I will be calling him as I spent BIG $$$, but wanted to get
> some
> > educated advice from the sources that know what they are talking about,
> in
> > case I can avoid any additional headaches!!!!
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > BillyMac
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