[T3] hot start difficulty

[Dan Badeer]

No, flat tops.

On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 8:24 PM, Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
> Domed pistons?  Mine hated to start hot with today's gas.
>
> Keith
>
>
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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 Dan Badeer
> Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 9:01 PM
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3] hot start difficulty
>
> I know this has been covered before, but I can't seem to find it.
>
> New engine (175 miles)
> rebuilt starter
> starter and battery wiring is very good
> new german voltage regulator
> runs great
> I get a click sometimes when trying to start, with nothing cranking;
> when this happens it usually starts on the 2nd try
> battery is fully charged and fairly new (I keep a trickle charger on it)
> no flat spot or hesitation while driving; very smooth through the gears
> will usually fire on first crank
> It wouldn't start today after a 40 minute drive at about 60 mph.  It
> cranked just fine.....  After cool down, it fired right off, as usual.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Dan
> 65 SB
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