I know that as this project has developed, I’ve started throwing out some technical terms and part names. I don’t usually know what I’m talking about, but I’ve been slowly finding my way around the engine compartment. I made this diagram for anyone interested so that they can roughly know what goes where on this crazy bus.
The engine code starts w/ AK, indicating that it is originally from a 1974 Super Beetle (I’m thinking it has been rebuilt at some point since). It is a “1600 Dual Port”, and since I bought this bus in June, I’ve replaced the spark plugs (twice), spark wires, fuel pump (which then stopped working so I put the old one back on), voltage generator, intake manifold, carburetor (originally a 34Pict3, now a new 30Pict3, and air intake cleaner. I’ve also cleaned a bunch of stuff, and set the distributor timing to 30degrees before TDC w/ a timing gun. I’ve struggled with air leaks, dirty fuel, and crappy aftermarket parts, but now have an engine that fires right up, and runs until I tell it not too!
