[T3] Drove the crate a bit today.

[Dave Hall]

The domed pistons explain why it pulls hard for a 1500.  The 1500S actually
has a slightly higher output HP than the twin-carb 1600, and similar torque
figures, but the main reason is probably that you're comparing it with a
more worn engine in your other car. 

Encouraging though.

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Keith Park
Sent: 20 July 2012 01:41
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Drove the crate a bit today.

Got it up on the highway for a few miles, ran good, this thing has pretty
good power for a 1500!  Nice low end too.  kinda hunkers down when it needs
to!  It doesn't like to start when fully warmed up though. just cranks slow,
strange really.. It does start but usually takes some pumping of the pedal.
The battery seems good, cranks fine when cold, charging system is working
OK, I have welding cable going to the starter and for the ground strap,
starter relay at the starter but when its really warmed up even on a cool
morning it REALLY cranks slow, just about stalls the motor.

Any ideas?  This an issue with the 6V cars??  I probably need to put flat
top pistons in it when I rebuild it!

Keith


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