[T3] Invasion Prep

[David Hall]

That sounds encouraging, Jim.

Talking of late clocks, I assumed mine had failed when it stopped when I
put on the hazards during a trip to Germany 3 years ago, but when I was
trouble-shooting a 12-yr old dead battery (Interior light fault that meant
current was flowing, but not enough to make it light), I got a new
battery, and the clock started up!  Problems with the fuse or holder I
suspect, but I've not had time to follow it up.

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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> Okay, did the pre-trip workover on the '71 and here's what I found:
>
> ATF: Okay
> Final Drive: Okay
> Engine oil: changed
> Front axle: Lubed
> Valves: all good, except #2 intake maybe .001" loose.
>
> Points looked a bit burned and were closed down quite a bit, although
> it had been running okay. I filed and set the points and timing. Now
> it seems to run even better. I'm guessing the closed points had
> retarded the spark somewhat. I'll have to keep an eye on that. While
> I had the points out, I cleaned the old grease off the cam and
> rubbing block and added a touch of fresh grease.
>
> Took it out and put a few more highway miles on it just to see if
> anything shook down. Nothing did. It drives just fine.
>
> Everything looks so good now that I've actually pulled the clock to
> see if I can get it running again. So far, it looks like success
> there, too. I may be able to add the late clocks to my list of
> rebuilds.
>
> Tomorrow I have to rig an outlet for the GPS. I think I've got almost
> everything I need for that, and I'll do it without drilling a new
> hole in the dash.
>
> Tuesday will be packing day and wednesday we're off!
>
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> Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Dave.
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