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#91
Technical / Torque converter stator
Last post by olgunc - 12 May 2023, 21:06Dear friends,
The stator gears of my torque converter is stripped. Do you know who sells that part?
The stator gears of my torque converter is stripped. Do you know who sells that part?
#92
Technical / Re: Crunch once when reversing
Last post by Tom K. - 03 April 2023, 16:06It takes a few seconds to build up vacuum? I have found the threshold for disengaging the clutch for shifting differs for each gear. Reverse us the must sensitive. So if you have a small vacuum leak somewhere, then you will notice it first when shifting into reverse. Jeep an eye in things. If it gets worse, then inspect your vacuum lines and servo membrane.
#93
Technical / Re: Autostick will not shift -...
Last post by Tom K. - 03 April 2023, 16:03I experienced this same problem. Glad you fixed it.
#94
Technical / Crunch once when reversing
Last post by The Keszthely Kid - 21 March 2023, 14:36Hola Amigos,
On Sunday morning I started up my '73 KG Coupe for her first road trip of 2023. When I tried to select Reverse the gearbox 'crunched' as if it were a manual 3 pedal car and I was not using the clutch
I pushed my KG out of the garage, started her up again, selected 'L' and drove back into the garage
Then I tried selecting Reverse again and all was fine
Even the shakedown run around beautiful downtown Batley went well!
Does anyone know why this should happen? She has never done this before in 5 years of ownership. During every winter month I start her up, reverse out of the garage along my driveway then drive her back into the garage with no problems.
Any answers much appreciated.
Rick H
On Sunday morning I started up my '73 KG Coupe for her first road trip of 2023. When I tried to select Reverse the gearbox 'crunched' as if it were a manual 3 pedal car and I was not using the clutch
I pushed my KG out of the garage, started her up again, selected 'L' and drove back into the garage
Then I tried selecting Reverse again and all was fine
Even the shakedown run around beautiful downtown Batley went well!
Does anyone know why this should happen? She has never done this before in 5 years of ownership. During every winter month I start her up, reverse out of the garage along my driveway then drive her back into the garage with no problems.
Any answers much appreciated.
Rick H
#95
Technical / Re: Autostick will not shift -...
Last post by folkega - 21 March 2023, 03:07I found today that the lever on the input shaft needed to be removed, rotated and reinstalled. After doing that, everything functions as it should. Thank you.
#96
Technical / Autostick will not shift - Rec...
Last post by folkega - 20 March 2023, 01:30My 1968 Beetle Convertible autostick has been reassembled after a body off restoration. It will not shift into gear. I get a lot of grinding, so the clutch is obviously not engaging. I have verified all electrical and also all vacuum. The vacuum actuator is operating properly, based on visual inspection when the solenoid circuit is grounded. This afternoon I disassembled the vacuum actuator and have access to the clutch lever attached to the selector shaft. With the car not running, the lever can easily be moved through approximately 15-20 degrees without any resistance. Is this normal, or has the lever become disengaged from the clutch during the engine removal and reinstallation somehow? I really don't want to pull the engine again, but will just get on with it if that is the problem. Prior to this body-off, I had removed and replaced the engine once with no shifting issues. During that previous engine removal and reinstallation I also replaced the trans input shaft seal. Thank you for any guidance you can provide. I am anxious to get this autostick back on the road with her newly refreshed paint and trim.
#97
Technical / Having a hard time installing ...
Last post by FallyFire - 07 March 2023, 22:13Hey everyone, finally got the shift bushing installed, but I can't seem to get the shifter to sit right in the cup. When I shift gears, it keeps popping up out of the cup. Can anyone tell me what position the transmission needs to be pulled or pushed from for Neutral? Maybe I'm installing it in gear or something. Thanks if you can help! This is just the last step I need to get her back on the road again!
#98
Technical / Transmission Upgrade
Last post by LA Irish - 16 February 2023, 23:02Looking to upgrade the trans. Would like better gearing from freeway driving. Also looking to convert the 1641 that I have and swap it out for a Subi 1.8L. Anyone done this?
Love the bug and want to keep it a Autostick. My left leg can no long work a clutch no matter how easy it is.
Love the bug and want to keep it a Autostick. My left leg can no long work a clutch no matter how easy it is.
#99
Technical / Re: 68 hesitation when acceler...
Last post by tmea - 12 February 2023, 05:37No, your vacuum signal decreases at WOT so in your case at 3900 RPM your vacuum advance would be minimal. Almost all of your advance at WOT comes from centrifugal advance. At highway speeds you need 28 to 32 degrees of advance.
#100
Technical / Re: 68 Autostick shift rod not...
Last post by sb001 - 09 February 2023, 21:07Hello, did you ever get this figured out??
It almost sounds to me like your shift rod bushing has broken, I'm not sure how else that rod could move the way you describe! It would definitely explain why it is no longer centered. You can also check the shift rod coupling in the back of the transmission tunnel under the hatch. Make sure you still have that tensioner spring - sometimes it works loose there.
It almost sounds to me like your shift rod bushing has broken, I'm not sure how else that rod could move the way you describe! It would definitely explain why it is no longer centered. You can also check the shift rod coupling in the back of the transmission tunnel under the hatch. Make sure you still have that tensioner spring - sometimes it works loose there.