[T3] Avrage speeds

Tue Mar 1 18:16:00 PST 2016

I have rebuilt a few AC engines so I know about the low quality parts. On that I have at least on set of original 1600 low compression Pistons and Cylinders around somewhere they are off my 74 bug that is now a 1915 that I used to drag race.
I will probably refresh them at that point. But that's a ways off at this time. 

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From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Keith Park
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:39 PM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] Avrage speeds

I hesitate to reccomend people overhaul unless they need to these days, you cant get quality parts from new manufacture, and you may end up with a new engine with less life in it than the old one still had.  Compression and hot oil pressure are key in knowing the condition of the engine.

20 years ago I would have been more anxious to get into an old engine!

Keith

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65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
93 RX7  "Redstur"
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
On Behalf Of Daniel K. Du Vall
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 1:15 PM
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Subject: Re: [T3] Avrage speeds

Not yet, being it's now my daily driver I can't afford to pull the heads at this time if they need it. This is something to do after I get my 2004 TDI back in running order. 
I would like to do a complete overhaul that way I know where it stands what's in it and how it was assembled. 
Having done my own before I have become quite particular about it.
I have a set of almost new heads on standby in case though even though they are not Type3 they will do in a pinch.

Daniel Du Vall

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From: type3-vwtype3.org <type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org> on behalf of Mike Fisher <fisherfarms at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 12:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [T3] Avrage speeds

Have you run a compression test on this 'unknown' engine?  It might just need a valve job.

On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 9:47 AM, Daniel K. Du Vall <dduvall at 1peter4-10.org>
wrote:

> "But then, how accurate is your speedometer? :-)"
> VERY TRUE ;-)
> Comparing it with the GPS I am estimating around 3 to 4 MPH of error.
>
> Keep in mind I run a Megasquirt 3X
> Mostly just wanted a reference. In tuning my Squareback it would be 
> nice to know so not to try and tune a load and RPM that is well below 
> or above the selected gears.
> I find that I might be trying to smooth out a range that may never be. 
> 3rd gear with this motor seems to like the 45+- range but 4th seems to 
> bog it
a
> bit at 45+- making it run rough.
> I am also keeping in mind that I have no idea what the age and milage 
> of this motor is.
>
> Thanks,
> Daniel Du Vall
>
>
>
> ________________________________________
> From: type3-vwtype3.org <type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org> 
> on behalf of Sean Bartnik <sjbartnik at mac.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 10:46 AM
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] Avrage speeds
>
> According to the 1972 owner's manual:
>
> 1st gear 0-15 mph
> 2nd gear 10-35 mph
> 3rd gear 20-55 mph
> 4th gear 30 mph and up.
>
> They also note that for "a brief period only" you can accelerate up to 
> 43 mph in second gear and 60 mph in third gear.
>
> But then, how accurate is your speedometer? :-)
>
> -Sean
>
> > On Mar 1, 2016, at 10:43 AM, Daniel K. Du Vall 
> > <dduvall at 1peter4-10.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > One of the current threads threads mentioned speeds for gears.
> >
> > I have been meaning to ask this question.
> >
> > What are the average speeds for each gear 1-3 4th is a given 
> > [&#X1f609]
> >
> > I remember my 74 Bug had marks in the speedo for when to shift.
> >
> > The gear ratios of my 72 are different it seems and first is too low 
> > for
> my liking but overall not bad.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Daniel Du Vall
> >
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