[T3] Coil, Calipers, and Front Beam

[Adriel Rowley]

Dan, if they were, I would have contacted you privately. ;)  But, four lug thugs rarely touch five lug. ;)


Thank you,
Adriel

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> Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 12:27:52 -0500
> From: dhbadeer at gmail.com
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] Coil, Calipers, and Front Beam
>
> Adriel,
>
> If your rims are wide 5 (early T 3, 4.5 x 15), I might be interested.
> Dan
>
> On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 12:37 AM, Adriel Rowley <adriel_rowley at hotmail.com>wrote:
>
> >
> > What does it mean when the primary resistance same as secondary resistance?
> >
> > Was static timing the engine a few days back, and after which it would not
> > start. So, reset timing again; same results. Tried adjusting the
> > distributor and changing the timing, as that is what the last thing that
> > happened before it would not start. No change, so set it back to correct
> > position. Decided then to check the points and they had carbon, so cleaned
> > them, and it was better. Checked the valves, and it was a nasty mess of
> > loose adjusters and nuts, especially on the three four side. Made it all
> > right including torquing the nuts to 200 inch pounds, with 0.006" exhaust
> > and 0.004" intake. Not really much of an improvement. So ran tests, and
> > have fuel, but the timing light is not picking up a signal from the spark
> > plug leads, and even more interesting, the coil lead. Checked the coil
> > using Russ's method of voltage, and was the same on the primary and the
> > secondary. Resistance is the same, so since that is the only thing out of
> > specification, suspect that as the problem. Got fuel, air, but seem to be
> > lacking spark. So, want to be sure before I have to reorganize the garage,
> > as cannot find the one Russ gave me.
> >
> > On a better note, was able to get another front beam, as I feel I am
> > waiting too much time waiting for help and trying to get it all together,
> > especially considering I put the hardware in a safe place... ;/ The beam I
> > got today is complete rim to rim and no play in any position, except on the
> > passengers side at three and nine and about an eighth inch if that. Most of
> > the rubber boots are good and clean. But does have a badly bent tie rod,
> > but Brian says he has one to give to me. Also, could be lowered so will need
> > to check it. Plan on swapping it then replace what needs replacing once it
> > is bolted in.
> >
> > How does one tell if the calipers are good? Clean fluid came out and the
> > rubber hoses are brand new, so thinking of leaving them on and trying them.
> > Stoked as they are the late model calipers I want to use. I also got a
> > second set of late model calipers with the beam: what are they worth as
> > cores?
> >
> > Also got the plastic plugs for the rear most interior fender bolts on a
> > Squareback, door contact switch, metal ring for the rubber cup around the
> > filler, the late door contact switch and some fender bolts with good soft
> > rubber washers, all of which are really hard to find and been looking for
> > some of them for over two years.
> >
> > Anyone need a set of rims? No place for them around here as cleaning out.
> > Loosing stuff I need, finding things I do not and getting to be too much.
> >
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Adriel
> >
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