jodeling
25hp
Posts: 17
Joined: Jun 30, 2010 13:54:49 GMT -5
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Post by jodeling on Jul 6, 2010 17:00:45 GMT -5
Hello all my 76 bus is missing the thermostat i was told its no big deal but im not so sure .can anyone help? and any tips on getting it timed right would be great thanks
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Post by ghiastein on Jul 7, 2010 7:30:13 GMT -5
I use a thermostat on my 1970 Bus and I love it. My Bus engine warms up very quickly and my oil temp never goes over 210 degrees. My Bus has a 1600 cc beetle style engine so its definitely different than yours.
With a thermostat your engine will last longer because it will reach optimum running temperature quicker. During the cooler months you will have heat earlier.
I once had a Type 4 Thermostat and I did not quite know what it was it was different than a regulator Beetle thermostat. I ended up selling it for $10 bad mistake. No one reproduces a type 4 thermostat and good working used ones are rare. Mine worked dummy me.
Occasionally on thesamba you may find a used type 4 thermostat for sale. I also believe that some Bus places even make a kit to utilize a type one thermostat. Just keep your eyes open.
Sorry on the timing issue I am no help.
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akitsuji
1500sp
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Joined: Jul 22, 2008 12:06:45 GMT -5
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Post by akitsuji on Jul 7, 2010 10:16:39 GMT -5
The Samba site has many helpfull threads regarding the timing on the bus. I got a lot help from the site and timed my 77 bus with FI 2.0 engine this spring.
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rwk
40hp
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Joined: Jul 2, 2010 13:57:10 GMT -5
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Post by rwk on Jul 24, 2010 21:51:28 GMT -5
Ithink its the same as a type 1 except a cable attaches to it instead of a rod like type 1. I have used a T4 in a T1, have to mod. the ends as I recall ,think there are only 2 diff. temp ranges on all thermos that shouldnt matter to much.
rwk
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