Mine has all but stopped doing that since I set the idle. I believe it was running way too rich before, and that contributed to it. Your mileage may vary. But it might do to tune her up, in order:1. check valve tappet clearance and adjust as needed2. set the timing3. adjust the idle and carb mixture

Okay…here are the wire wheels photo, a 52TD that was in the show, and a Ghia with some nice looking cooling air hoses from the fan housing to the heater boxes.

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Went to the VW car show in Chattanooga today. Scored some parts that I needed and there was a guy selling 72(?) spoke  wire wheels with knock off tool for $200. I’ll post the pictures after a bit along with the contact info. I would have gotten them but I think to rechrome them will cost more than new. The set is 5, 14-inch wheels with tires and…[Read more]

If you pull a wheel off your car you can measure the back spacing & get a pretty good idea how well the new ones would fit. Get the back spacing for the new wires, and the width of those, and compare to the width and back spacing you have now.

schu,

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     A cold compression test is certainly better than no test at all and would give a good indication of an engine problem that requires top end work. 

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AH, OK. I thought not.And that cool plugs/hot test paradox is just one of several, isn’t it. I ran a compression test a few years back on the Mercury outboard that came with my boat. Supposedly it was a runner; I should’ve done the test before I shelled out the $1,000 for the boat. One cylinder gave zero (0) compression. I never tested Bridget’s…[Read more]

Smitty, thanks for the lead.  Unfortunately they are out of stock so I guess they go on my wish list and I’ll just run with what I have until…..

Roy I used the LED Retro fit kit from Mid America MotorWorks. They are very bright and pretty easy to install.

Dick,,mine had 3 at the grill 2 on the rear of the side panel 5 under the fender I had to put new wire connectors to the headlights . it takes longer to put it all back together , but not long ,just keep the screws loose untill all in and lined up then tightened use stainless steel bolts ,washers, and nuts for next time 

Montie,I think those may be the wheels I have on mine – I think I paid about 350.00 to my door at the time.They told me it would fit the 4x 130mm, but it was not so – I had to have a local machinist re-drill my rotors/hubs for 50.00 total. They work real nice on my ride and I like them – the off set is wrong if they are to fit under the fenders.…[Read more]

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Ed, If “you can handle the truth” here it is as I know it.  Yes, in an ideal world, you should be able to calculate compression ratio from the pressure you get in a compression test. 

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Rockyx, Looks great, just like your other work.  I used the same ring compressor that you did, worked good also.  My rebuild of recent went well and I now have about 750 miles on my new engine without a hitch.  Seems to be running smoother each day and idle speed has crept up.  I don’t know how you did it without an engine stand, might be an age…[Read more]

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I think I found all the screws. Are there any hidden ones?

Thanks for all the advice. The hunt is on.

If you are preregistered, Carlisle Productions will mail you your windshield sticker.You pick up your goodie bag and dash plaque on the fair grounds.

Smitty, I think I like your LED light solution.  Sounds like a set it and forget it solution.  LED’s seem to run forever without burning out.  Are they bright enough?  I wouldn’t want anything dimmer than what I have (1158 tail and 1157 brake & turn  I think – hard to read) 

I put led lights in my tai kites.Ran the wires out the hole and filled the hole with silicone.works fine so far.