[T3] Crate's on the road~!

[Keith Park]

Yea, I should change the plugs if the points and condensor doesn't do it.

Keith


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From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Jim Adney
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 10:01 PM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] Crate's on the road~!

On 6 Jun 2013 at 20:10, Keith Park wrote:

> Got the rebuilt engine in, still 1500 but with flat top pistons.  No
> mechanical issues, no oil leaks, pulls pretty good at the lower end
> but you remember it's a 1500 on the highway. 

The single port heads severely limit the top end.

> Still has a miss, its over the whole range. Sometimes better than
> other but most of the time its there.  I THINK its ignition, its not
> the coil or wires, 

If it's regular, check the plugs. Check the wires for rubbed thru 
spots or cracks. I sell bulk wire, and of course check the 1k 
resistors. Also, check for dist cap cracks and tracks, or just 
moisture under the cap. That can drive you nuts.

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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