[T3] Update with a Bowl Full of Rust Flakes

[Dave Hall]

There's a short link wire on mine on the steering coupling that just links
one bolt on the column to a bolt on the steering box side with a short wire.
I can't think of a reason why a horn wire should limit turning, unless
you're missing that short link and have run it direct.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Adriel
Rowley
Sent: 23 July 2011 08:25
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Update with a Bowl Full of Rust Flakes


Finally got a chance to pick up a five gallon fuel can in the late
afternoon: tank was too heavy to safely lift which I learned the hard way. 
Drained the gasoline, and noticed some flakes.  When looking in the tank,
there is a few spots of corrosion.  The sock is fine, so do not want to put
phosphoric acid in the tank.  Figure the sock is not broken, so should not
mess with it.  Right?  In the end, just left it as I figured the filter get
it.  Been going though them what seems quickly, so now using generic metal
can filter.  When draining the gasoline, the neoprene fuel line outer layer
started peeling off.  So, went back to the F.L.A.P.S. and asked for 10 feet
of 5/16" standard fuel hose, and since it was the last on the roll, gave me
the extra two feet!  I was so stoked, as it was about what I needed for
under the tank, if that.  Just finished about half hour ago; had to take a
shower as smelled of gasoline.  I used new band clamps as there was only
about half that were original, and are really rusted.  Seems that hose has
been on there a long time, and here I thought it had been replaced by the
shop that ripped me off.  For some reason the hoses were quit long and
always had to keep an eye out that they were not dragging.  This time used
only what was needed, especially for the filter, as the aforementioned shop
stole the holder for it.  By keeping the line short it keeps it horizontal. 
I looped the return line to the tank hoping some of the particles settle in
the loop and not go into the fuel pump right away.  Now nothing hangs below
the front beam so as it does not catch on things especially when I get a
chance to take it off roading.  Major pain, but now I know it is good for
the Invasion.  :wink: 

I also got the steering box mount tightened up.  The horn wire is limiting
turning ability, no matter it seems.  Do I need to extend the wire?  Or, is
there a trick to it?

Also got the difficult beam bolts in, so all that is left is the upper
bolts.  Did not have a 10mmx1.5 tap, so put on a good amount of cutting oil
on the bolts, and started them by hand while wiggling them.  Went in
further, then used a ratchet the rest of the way.  Half way put on more oil,
but the driver's side still got almost to hot to touch.  Figured that hard
to go in, why bother torquing them.

Now all that is left is figure out the horn wire and put in gasoline.  Then
can see about getting it running, after which need to install the brake
light switches.  Should be here Monday, and did by spares since they do not
last.  That way if I get pulled over I can change them on the spot.  :wink: 
:lol:   But alas, have an essay to finish and another to write, one due
Sunday and the other Monday.


Thank you,
Adriel
 		 	   		  
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