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Forum: Fuel System 09-28-2016, 12:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,643
Posted By sandiegomike
I recently had a lot of excess fuel coming up out...

I recently had a lot of excess fuel coming up out of the spark arrestor and below is the solution to my problem. Not sure if this will help in your situation.
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Forum: Fuel System 09-27-2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Touching base

Hi all, just wanted to touch base and let you know the Atomic 4 is still running well after replacing the exhaust. Of course, I did a tremendous amout of other work also, not once, but in some case...
Forum: Fuel System 09-04-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Thanks Ndutton, so noted. Fired the Atomic 4...

Thanks Ndutton, so noted.

Fired the Atomic 4 up today after installing the hot section of the exhaust. All ran well. I shut it down and went back through and and made sure all fittings and clamps...
Forum: Fuel System 09-04-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Ah, that is a high performance VW engine at a...

Ah, that is a high performance VW engine at a friends house.
Forum: Fuel System 09-03-2016, 12:38 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
New exhaust hot section.

This is about the best I could do with the rise. I have very little vertical real estate, so I just copied the prior system for the most part. I placed the water coolant barb fitting lower in the...
Forum: Fuel System 08-31-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Would love to ad more rise, but have almost no...

Would love to ad more rise, but have almost no room.
Forum: Fuel System 08-30-2016, 11:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Thanks! all excellent points and guidance. I will...

Thanks! all excellent points and guidance. I will take the old one with me to buy new parts. Ed, awesome photos.

I orderd parts from Moyer Marine this morning and already have shipment...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-30-2016, 12:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,425
Posted By sandiegomike
I have done this several times and used a screw...

I have done this several times and used a screw driver tapped in with a hammer from each end. Once it loosened, I wiggled it up to remove it; all those bolts with a tight fit, makes it take a bit of...
Forum: Fuel System 08-29-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Engine running - SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, the engine is up and running. I cleaned the carb again, adjusted the floats, drained all the gas in the lines and filters and added more gas. Still no success. Then I remembered a guy that used...
Forum: Fuel System 08-19-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
I will be back down there this weekend and will...

I will be back down there this weekend and will give it a shot. I downloaded the Moyer carb tutorial and will review that also. Thanks guys.
Forum: Fuel System 08-19-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Now that is cool. I might make one just to have...

Now that is cool. I might make one just to have around.
Forum: Fuel System 08-19-2016, 12:13 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Sastanley, thank you. I gave it a try with no...

Sastanley, thank you. I gave it a try with no success. We have done this several times in the past and get close, so we will continue on with it.
Forum: Fuel System 08-19-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Ndutton, thanks for all your help. I did the...

Ndutton, thanks for all your help. I did the thumb test - about 5 times just to get a good understanding of the process. I was able to determine TDC on #1. Pretty cool little test process.

So the...
Forum: Fuel System 08-17-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Geez, no reason to say you're sorry - I...

Geez, no reason to say you're sorry - I appreciate it.
Forum: Fuel System 08-17-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
NDutton, thanks for the response. I will check...

NDutton, thanks for the response. I will check timing again.
Forum: Fuel System 08-16-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Timing, spark and TDC

Sorry, pics are turned again.

I was able to get the A4 to run for about 2 seconds, (a hand full of times)so progress is shining upon Jim and I. Using starting fluid, but some times with fuel.
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Forum: Fuel System 08-15-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
We will try switching out plug wires tomorrow.

We will try switching out plug wires tomorrow.
Forum: Fuel System 08-15-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Both you guys are great - thanks. I knew when I...

Both you guys are great - thanks. I knew when I posted that last one I should have been more clear. When I am at TDC and standing facing the flywheel looking toward the back the distributor is on the...
Forum: Fuel System 08-15-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Answers & Comments

Static timing - Used a light meter to the negative coil and then to ground. Adjusted timing by rotating the distributor to on/off light. This showed the rotor about 90 degrees to the motor.
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Forum: Fuel System 08-14-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Unhappy Saga continues

Ok, Bajahaha Jim and I worked on the A4. Still will not start.
1) We now have compression on all cylinders.
2) we have spark
3) we are timed (static)
4) we have fuel into the cylinders
5) we...
Forum: General Interest 08-11-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,105
Posted By sandiegomike
Tool from Moyer

I like the valve spring compression tool. Man did that make life easier. I also came up with a new trick. When holding the valve keepers I spray my finder tips with hobby adhesive. Helps makes them...
Forum: Fuel System 08-11-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Pressure gauge

Hi John, no pressure gauge yet. What pressure do you guys typically run at?
Forum: Fuel System 08-11-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Question - float valve needle

By the way, how far should the float valve needle drop down when the float is at its lowest point to allow fuel in?
Forum: Fuel System 08-11-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Dave - thanks

Dave, I will keep that in mind, thank you. I have set the float to 1 5/32 from the housing (without gasket) to the top of the float. This is pretty much dead nuts parallel. Will let you know how it...
Forum: Fuel System 08-10-2016, 11:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,197
Posted By sandiegomike
Float Valve Needle - cockeyed

Seems the float valve needle was getting stuck as it came out too far and would not go back into the seat when the bowl filled with fuel. This, I believe, was the source of the excess fuel. It was...
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