68autobug
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Registered: 02/20/04
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Yes.
Friday night at 8pm, and just leaving MacDonalds carpark when My beetle just stopped.. and would not restart...
All My 11 LED torches/flashlights were all safe at home...
My first guess was the electric fuel pump or relay that switches it on. located under the fuel tank.. they checked out OK..
I couldn't see anything without a torch/flashlight so I rang My Son who lived nearby to bring a light...
We tested the power going to the relay and fuel pump and no worries... so, We had a look at the engine... with a light..
the fuel pressure gauge showed We had 2 psi of Gas...
so, it wasn't that... [ I had forgotten about that gauge]\
I disconnected the High Energy Ignition system and plugged the New condensor in and screwed it back onto the dizzy...
The engine started first go...
so back to the kettering ignition system,, lol
for a while anyway...
I have a new SVDA Single vacuum dual advance 034 Distributor to install in the future.. also a pertronix pointless kit to fit too..
I just need to change the position of the oil coolers and place them under the car... out of the engine bay..
My beetle is going like a rocket... lol
and i'm back using standard unleaded fuel..
and getting better economy and power.... LOL ???
cheers
LEE
PS: So it still pays to carry a condenser and leads about..
LEE
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Lee: Putting the oil cooler under the engine? Aren't you worried that it will get fouled with road gunge?
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olspeed
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Although I have never had any problems with my old Allison ignition system, I still carry a spare set if points and a condenser... just in case. But on the bright side, if you hadn't been able to get it running at least you wouldn't have starved with the McDonald's close by As for the oil cooler, my question would be, why move it if you have a doghouse system. But where I live we never really have a problem with overheating unless something is wrong with the engine anyway.
Olspeed
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