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Date:         Mon, 18 Oct 1999 22:59:36 EDT
Reply-To:     Wolfvan88@AOL.COM
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From:         Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oxygenated fuel causes overheating on aircooled
Comments: To: IML-TYPE2@i405.com
Comments: cc: vanagon@vanagon.com
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I am using a VDO cylinder head temp gauge with a VDO sender under the #3
spark plug.  I am also using quad tip platinum plugs.  I was using 3
electrode copper plugs but the temps went to 350 degrees.


I have a customized 2L T4 engine.  I am running a set of zero-deck square
port heads (same head used in Vanagons, they are from a 79 bus though).  The
engine was designed to eliminate the troublesome head gasket.  I also am
using a modified 914 Porsche Bursh racing exhaust.  I have dual dual-throat
Dellorto 40mm carbs with the update kit (Temps went down with the kit).  And
a full race balance.




In the spring when the fuel formula changes, the temps go down...


This is my other "Customized" VW




Robert


"VWVanman"
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