Engine woes

[Trikky2]

As has been said. Theres a lot of engines with just a single mark that is not TDC - its a timing mark. VW replacement pullys had a dimple on the outer side of the pully rim which marked TDC and the inner side had to be filed with the timing mark for whatever engine it was being fitted to.

Then you get aftermarket pullys and engines which have had pullys from other engines fitted.

So the rule is if the engine is new to you then dont rely on any timing marks. Check them first. Its easy enough to do using a pencil down the plug hole to find tdc and then measure along the pully circumference to your timing mark.

Its important because these aircooled engines are more sensetive to incorrect timing than most.

 

[Speedman]

We think it was an early pulley with old markings, all sorted now and back in one piece, drives great again and all it needs is the tappets tightening up and an oil change in 500 miles

:mrgreen:

 

[Tofufi]

Didn't see this thread before!

Glad you've got it going sir

Are you going to fit the hose from the air filter?

IMO it'd run better with a SVDA distributor too...

Must have been ragging it round the 'ring that did it... 8)

 

[Speedman]

Probably should fit the hose I might head back to the 'Ring next year to better my time :mrgreen: