Subject: Re: STARBOARD? (Is that left or right?)
Author: 3haw-@bluefrog.biz
Date: Apr 6, 2003, 6:13 AM
Post ID: 1712523301
Charlie,
Yes, you are right the cylinders did run fine before with the odd sized
intake manifolds.
Also, I will go for the Bosch for VW but I thought you can't mix Bosch and
Marelli stuff. Is that just for the starter motors? Thanks, Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Charlie Mullendore <Ambo-@netscape.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2003 11:37 PM
Subject: RE: STARBOARD? (Is that left or right?)
Hi Bob,
The intake manifolds being different length have nothing to do with your
"starboard" (didn't know we were riding boats) side cylinder not firing. It
ran fine before with them that way, right?
Likely, it's not the coil either. But if your heart is set on buying a coil
anyway, get a Bosch "Blue Coil" for a '70 VW Beetle. JC Whitney has them as
do lots of other places. Any good foreign auto parts place should have one
or get the latest copy of "Hot VWs" magazine at the grocery store and order
one from any of the many advertisers. Usually run about $25-$30.
Beware of cheap copies - the real McCoy should not "slosh" when you shake it
and will usually have a Bosch part number stamped on the bottom. The real
Blue Coil will withstand a lot more vibration than your average Echlin or
other auto parts store brand coil. The only ignition failure I've ever had
on my '69 Ambo was an Echlin coil I used to replace my leaky original
Marelli. The Echlin failed three months after installation, the Bosch has
been on there for three years. Cheers,
Charlie
3haw-@bluefrog.biz wrote:
| Measured the intake manifolds on my Ambo. The port measures 1.15 in and the |
side not firing? Seems doubtful as carb controls how much air goes in.
| Also, I found that the coil on my Ambo is not a Marelli but a 12 volt coil |
for at an auto parts store, just some Chrysler coil or would any old 12 volt
coil do? Thanks, Bob
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