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

Thu Feb 24 14:47:51 PST 2011

Hey everyone...so I finally had enough time today to troubleshoot the nonstarting issue. 

It was getting fuel to the carb, pulled the line and it spit gas while turning the key. Good thing!!

I checked all the connections from the coil and all seemed ok, other than the terminal where the condenser wire is connected. The terminal jiggles a bit and seems like it right break off the coil if screwed with to may more times. Maybe the terminal needs to be resoldered to the coil?? I just wrapped some copper wire around the back of it to sturdy it up a bit and help with a possible loss of connection.

The definite culprit....

The bolts that hold down the positive and negative wires on the generator were somewhat loose. Tighted them up and the Notch turned over. Took the car for a ride and practiced shifting finally. 

I had my friend with me, who drives stick. Got him to drive the car and shift through the gears upshifting and downshifting while I listened for engine speed and got a feel for the timing instead of using my Tach(which I think is off by 500-1000rmp anyways) and not once did he slam into second downshifting from third.

So with some more practice, I should be fine.  

Thanks for everyones help.

> From: billymac53 at msn.com
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:55:13 -0500
> Subject: Re: [T3] WHY ISNT MY NOTCH RUNNING NOW!!!!!
> 
> 
> Just letting everyone know that I have not gotten a chance to look at the car yet. Been at work and start a new late shift. My only day off, which was today, there was 50mph winds and I didnt want my decklid to blow away. 
> 
> > From: dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:06:46 +0000
> > Subject: Re: [T3] WHY ISNT MY NOTCH RUNNING NOW!!!!!
> > 
> > Yes - not at all easy, and most would have evaporated by the time you turn
> > the key! Also you want to protect the gasket under the cover as I don't
> > suppose they're too easy to get, so the fewer times it's removed the better.
> > How about using one of those easy start cans of spray?
> > 
> > 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 04:33
> > To: Type 3 Mail
> > Subject: Re: [T3] WHY ISNT MY NOTCH RUNNING NOW!!!!!
> > 
> > 
> > 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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