PatGalvin
Jedi Warrior
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Hey Guys
Well, maybe I'll start her up tomorrow and see if my engine build was successful. The metal tube that connects water pump to bottom of radiator was so badly corroded that I had to toss it and order one from Goleta. So, another few days delay. Cranked her over, got oil pressure, and verified starter. Installed a cheap $18 temp gauge to replace my broken capillary tube unit. Centering jets in SU carbs is a PITA.
To keep my progress moving, I pulled the driveshaft out of storage and measured for fitting to the HVDA tranny. Had to take care off jackstands and onto wheels to do measurement. Good news -driveshaft is right length without any mod! But my ride height is pretty aggressive. Per TSI Ted's reccs, I installed his lowered coil springs without aluminum spring spacers. With engine and tranny on frame, the front of my frame is 4.5 inches off the ground. Will be even lower with the body on and with my svelte self in the drivers seat. Rear part of frame is about 7 inches clear from the garage floor (the flat part of the frame, not the portion where it angles upwards in rear).
Any concerns with ride height at 4 to 4.5 inches in front? Thanks for any tips.
Had photos, but my very smart 17 year old accidentally deleted from the camera.... Will retake some pics this eve.
Pat
Well, maybe I'll start her up tomorrow and see if my engine build was successful. The metal tube that connects water pump to bottom of radiator was so badly corroded that I had to toss it and order one from Goleta. So, another few days delay. Cranked her over, got oil pressure, and verified starter. Installed a cheap $18 temp gauge to replace my broken capillary tube unit. Centering jets in SU carbs is a PITA.
To keep my progress moving, I pulled the driveshaft out of storage and measured for fitting to the HVDA tranny. Had to take care off jackstands and onto wheels to do measurement. Good news -driveshaft is right length without any mod! But my ride height is pretty aggressive. Per TSI Ted's reccs, I installed his lowered coil springs without aluminum spring spacers. With engine and tranny on frame, the front of my frame is 4.5 inches off the ground. Will be even lower with the body on and with my svelte self in the drivers seat. Rear part of frame is about 7 inches clear from the garage floor (the flat part of the frame, not the portion where it angles upwards in rear).
Any concerns with ride height at 4 to 4.5 inches in front? Thanks for any tips.
Had photos, but my very smart 17 year old accidentally deleted from the camera.... Will retake some pics this eve.
Pat