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

This is probably way out there in left field, but is the thermostat ok?
It controls flaps in the schroud on mine. From what I've heard and
read, some people have taken them out and opened the flaps to aid
cooling - not sure if that's a good idea or not.
Remco