[tcb] Re: Type IV timing question
- From: Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 19:37:58 -0500
It all depends on how much money you want to spend. The sky is the limit.
On May 14, 2012, at 3:40 PM, Noralyn Ripps <nonnee1961@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Any suggestions to a rebuild for Type 4 engine for my 1973 campmobile so we
> can get more power? Thanks. Ripps San Antonio
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> From: bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx>;
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>;
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Type IV timing question
> Sent: Mon, May 14, 2012 7:49:40 PM
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> Yes I have used starting fluid to locate any leaks. Found a couple and
> replaced the vacuum lines.
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> I am using the stock VW timing scale.
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> On May 14, 2012, at 1:25 PM, Mike Hayes <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> Bill,
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>> Have you tried the starter fluid to find any intake leaks? Also if you
>> replaced the deg scale I have heard that some of the after market deg scales
>> for the type 4 are not that accurate.
>>
>> On 5/14/2012 11:01 AM, sammie smith wrote:
>>>
>>> I agree. I don't think timing is your problem. It should run good at 7.5
>>> static and it should idle with no problem at 700-750. If you have to run
>>> it up to 1,000 rpm to idle smooth you have problems other than timing.
>>> Don't have a good recommendation on a mechanic other than the normal ones:
>>> Lyle Cherry and Doug at Qualitat. Maybe some of the DFW people can chime
>>> in.
>>>
>>> --- On Mon, 5/14/12, Bill <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> From: Bill <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Type IV timing question
>>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Date: Monday, May 14, 2012, 9:37 AM
>>>
>>> All excellent points. Here is some more information I did not include in
>>> my original email. I am running factory fuel injection. I am running a
>>> stock SVDA Bosch 021 905 205P that was recently re-shimmed. The engine was
>>> just rebuilt by Automotive Machine in Ft. Worth and the compression ratio
>>> is stock. I run premium fuel (93 Octane). I did go with a mild cam and
>>> solid lifters. The cam manufacturer indicated it would work with factory
>>> FI with no issues.
>>>
>>> My problem I am having is that I cannot get the motor to idle at the
>>> recommended 950 rpm with the timing at 7.5 BTDC. It seems like I am
>>> fighting a vacuum leak that I am unable to locate. I have all new intake
>>> gaskets, vacuum hoses, etc.
>>>
>>> It will idle at around 1100 rpm at around 10 BTDC, but that brings my max
>>> advance into to the 35-38 range that I knew was too much.
>>>
>>> Any excellent FI mechanics around DFW want to make some extra pocket money?
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for your time.
>>>
>>> -Bill
>>>
>>> On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:24 AM, sammie smith
>>> <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> I agree Lonnie. To some extent it depends on compression ratio and the
>>> fuel you are burning, though you should always use the premium 91/93 octane
>>> in the VW engine. Daniel Watts at Oakhill, if memory serves, says max
>>> 32/33. Personally I run 30 in the baja with the 2007cc and 8.5
>>> compression, and I would not want to go past 30 for everyday use on the
>>> street.
>>>
>>> --- On Mon, 5/14/12, Lonnie & Bonnie <bergmanfamily@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> From: Lonnie & Bonnie <bergmanfamily@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>
>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Type IV timing question
>>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Date: Monday, May 14, 2012, 9:17 AM
>>>
>>>
>>> According to Muir, never exceed 35 deg, 32 is considered best, 28 is
>>> considered tame.
>>>
>>> From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Sent: Mon, May 14, 2012 8:48:09 AM
>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Type IV timing question
>>>
>>> Not sure for a Type IV but it shouldn't be any different than any other
>>> VW/Porsche engine. Most people prefer somewhere between 28 & 30 for total
>>> advance at speed. If you are running a 009 this means about 6 degrees
>>> static since the 009
>>> total advance is around 22 to 24.
>>>
>>> --- On Mon, 5/14/12, bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> From: bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [tcb] Type IV timing question
>>> To: "Texas Buses" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Date: Monday, May 14, 2012, 8:30 AM
>>>
>>> What is the recommended total advance on a 2.0l GE code type IV motor? I
>>> am not able to locate that information in the Bentley or
>>> other manuals.
>>>
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