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Old July 20th 05, 02:40 PM
Speedy Jim
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Houdsie wrote:
> The engine in my '73 Super seems to be running hot. When I pull into
> the garage I can smell the engine. Also, I can hold the dipstick for 2
> or 3 seconds before it starts to burn. I drive it to work a few days a
> week which requires 20 miles of highway (I do 65mph tops)and always
> figured it was the highway speeds causing the smell. But last night I
> took a little drive of 7 miles or so and never broke 45mph with similar
> results. One question is how hot is too hot?
>
> I know for a fact my engine is running lean. I have the engine run on
> exhaust backfire. However, the PICT 30 carb adjusting screws seem to
> be clogged. When I adjusted the screw for the backfire, there was no
> change in the engine. It's been a long time since I've dealt with
> carbs. Can I remove the screws from the carb while it is in the car
> (being careful not to drop one) and shoot carb cleaner in?
>
> All the cooling tin is in place and I recently cleaned the underside of
> the engine. Timing was set by the POs mechanic shortly before I bought
> it (700 miles) and I adjusted the valves 500 miles ago. Any advice
> will be greatly appreciated. It's been a hot summer and I don't to
> leave the Bug at home due to the temperature. Thanks.
>
> Houdsie
>


"To measure is to know..." Anon

Measure the oil temps. Either get a dash gauge or find a meat/candy
thermometer that will fit in the dipstick hole.

Road speed is the biggest determinant of engine temp.
At 65 MPH on a hot summer day, oil temp can go to 95 to 105C
as a rough estimate.

Find out what temps you are actually running before doing anything.

I would not remove the carb screws.

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