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Kristi KT3 #113 Part III???
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BigAl
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Fired off ole#113 and I am still not happy with the fuel pump operation .It almost sounds like it is slowly starving for fuel .It may be that it is extremely low on fuel . I did hook up the tilt hydraulics and it appears that the system is working correctly . The battery got froze last year and I believe it is toast .
Tomorrow I plan to refill the fuel tank and if all goes well to start to install the drive spockets and start preping the parts from the old track system.
Tomorrow I plan to refill the fuel tank and if all goes well to start to install the drive spockets and start preping the parts from the old track system.
Is it the stock mechanical fuel pump Al?
I discoverd a problem in two new after market ones that I had. They are made slightly wrong, and wouldn't work. The trick ended up being the pump push rod. It was not pushing on the lever arm of the pump as it was too short. (in actuallity the push rod was on spec., the pump arm is slightly wrong) I ened up building up the pump rod 1/4" or so on the top and returning to shape on the lathe. Now it works very well.
Like I said I encounted two NEW pumps that were both this way. Out here in the sticks we just have to figure some stuff out for ourselves.
Worth checking out.....
Regards, Kirk
I discoverd a problem in two new after market ones that I had. They are made slightly wrong, and wouldn't work. The trick ended up being the pump push rod. It was not pushing on the lever arm of the pump as it was too short. (in actuallity the push rod was on spec., the pump arm is slightly wrong) I ened up building up the pump rod 1/4" or so on the top and returning to shape on the lathe. Now it works very well.
Like I said I encounted two NEW pumps that were both this way. Out here in the sticks we just have to figure some stuff out for ourselves.
Worth checking out.....
Regards, Kirk
BigAl
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It had beeen switched to an electric pump by someone before me . I bought a new one and placed it by the tank as reconmended, I honestly think (and Hope) it is just low on fuel . I do not have the sending unit hooked up yet . I have 5 gallons of new fuel to see if that is my problem.It could also be my filter as the fuel was/ is 3 years old even though I did add an additive to it way back then .
Guess I'll find out in a little bit . Whats the proper PSI on line pressure ?? 5-6 pounds??? This pump shows 2 1/2 pounds .
For a needle and seat set up, I would say no more than 4 psi. But it cann't go to zero at WOT either. At full throttle, flow becomes important, as well as psi. But surely unless you have a tiny pump it should be enough for a VW engine.
6 psi I think is too much.
Kirk
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Snowtrac Nome
member formerly known as dds
Allen the vw specs i believe are around 2 to 4 psi my electric pump is running at 5 and works just fine some electric pumps have a intake strainer screen also volume is more important than pressure check what kind of flow you have. those little solex carbs are prone to nedle valve problems you may want to esure the nedle is fully opening.
Snowtrac Nome
member formerly known as dds
Allen now that the hydraulics are hooked up will ypu post a u tube vid of the front end hopping up and down off the ground like low riders do.
Snowtrac Nome
member formerly known as dds
i wanted to give up a few rep points on that one as it was a hoot but it wouldn't let me Al must have it rigged
BigAl
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Solex Pict 31 carb is the problem . I am not a carb man ! I did jerry rig the carb so I could keep it running at a fast idle . I need a new carb or get this one rebuilt .
The Hydraulics work fine after tightening up a couple loose hoses . Teaches me a lesson for installing it 3 years ago and not firing off the motor to check for leaks .Its leans over quite a bit to each side , but honestly I do not see myself using this feature much . I am still not so sure this was not a gimmick to promote sales at Kristi .
I also discovered that I need to recheck my transmission linkage as I cannot get the unit in reverse . I know it was when I had the transmission opened up and did not get the gears lined up before reinstalling the cover .
After running the motor for quite a while , I have a oil leak on one valve cover to fix .
Also found water had leaked in the final drive where I missed some cover plate bolts on the top . So i'll be changing out the oil .
Overall this has been the longest I have run the KT3 and it seems to run well and all 8 gears forward are very smooth . Now if I can get the gears aligned I should have 4 more in reverse .
This rebuilt VW motor is a 1682CC engine so I believe I should have plenty of power with all these gears !
The Hydraulics work fine after tightening up a couple loose hoses . Teaches me a lesson for installing it 3 years ago and not firing off the motor to check for leaks .Its leans over quite a bit to each side , but honestly I do not see myself using this feature much . I am still not so sure this was not a gimmick to promote sales at Kristi .
I also discovered that I need to recheck my transmission linkage as I cannot get the unit in reverse . I know it was when I had the transmission opened up and did not get the gears lined up before reinstalling the cover .
After running the motor for quite a while , I have a oil leak on one valve cover to fix .
Also found water had leaked in the final drive where I missed some cover plate bolts on the top . So i'll be changing out the oil .
Overall this has been the longest I have run the KT3 and it seems to run well and all 8 gears forward are very smooth . Now if I can get the gears aligned I should have 4 more in reverse .
This rebuilt VW motor is a 1682CC engine so I believe I should have plenty of power with all these gears !
Snowtrac Nome
member formerly known as dds
Allen try these guys i have got a couple through them and can get one for around a hundred bucks new http://www.carcraftinc.com/ Ron is a good guy to work with and will help you out with technical questions
BigAl
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First off . I am NO carb man . I decided to call in the experts . The local mechanic stopped by tonight . Hmm . ahhhh . turn that on . okstop . Give me a screwdriver .
He took off the top of the carb , flipped it over . Removed the needle and seat and a big piece of crud came out . OK...... turn back on the electric fuel pump . Another piece came out . Ok ...its fixed ....
I fired it up and it runs perfect . Took all of 5 minutes .
Lord was that simple and man do I feel stupid .
I guess all that is left is a new Valve cover gasket and then build the tracks .
He took off the top of the carb , flipped it over . Removed the needle and seat and a big piece of crud came out . OK...... turn back on the electric fuel pump . Another piece came out . Ok ...its fixed ....
I fired it up and it runs perfect . Took all of 5 minutes .
Lord was that simple and man do I feel stupid .
I guess all that is left is a new Valve cover gasket and then build the tracks .
BigAl
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I have never like the "Jerry Rigged Fuel linkage peddle from Kristi . It looks like something a 2nd grader made .
I think I want something new . How about a thumb throttle like they have on a ATV or a twist one like is on motorcycles?? The more i think about it , the better I like the idea . I could convert the brake handle grips to accept a throttle by making up a Tee handle set up attachment .
Ideals? Suggestions ? Do's or Don'ts??
I think I want something new . How about a thumb throttle like they have on a ATV or a twist one like is on motorcycles?? The more i think about it , the better I like the idea . I could convert the brake handle grips to accept a throttle by making up a Tee handle set up attachment .
Ideals? Suggestions ? Do's or Don'ts??
Snowtrac Nome
member formerly known as dds
Allen i have a standrad foot feed gas pedal, i also installed a hand throttle, i use for cruse control on those long trips that us snot trac owners dare to do. that way while running i can get up walk to the back make a sandwich than get back behind the steering wheel.
Snowtrac Nome
member formerly known as dds
I am a huge fan of pedal bike brake lever based throttles. I used them in the IH scout to allow my feet to clutch and brake at the same time with out trying to twist an ankle out of joint to apply a bit of throttle....
I did not see the need to install one in the imp as it has a throttle lock. I did consider belt driven governor last winter as it gets a bit crampy in the leg while grooming. the throttle lock is ok running empty or on flat ground but dragging or in the hills the govenor would be much better.
The snow master has a throttle lock and a cable system that is so simple it it is ridiculous.
Gratuitous attempt at humor here....
What dont you care for on the kristi.... I mean other than the obvious.....
Mike Whiskey talking after kaukauna christmas parade.......
I did not see the need to install one in the imp as it has a throttle lock. I did consider belt driven governor last winter as it gets a bit crampy in the leg while grooming. the throttle lock is ok running empty or on flat ground but dragging or in the hills the govenor would be much better.
The snow master has a throttle lock and a cable system that is so simple it it is ridiculous.
Gratuitous attempt at humor here....
What dont you care for on the kristi.... I mean other than the obvious.....
Mike Whiskey talking after kaukauna christmas parade.......
Twist throttles and porpesing do not go together.
Snowtrac Nome
member formerly known as dds
they might on that Krusty just think of the effects with his mexican option hydraulics and that twist throttle.
BigAl
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Dang ! While attemping to get my linkage on the transmission correct I heard something pop in the clutch housing . Now I got no clutch peddle and I am pretty sure something let go on the throw out bearing . That means I get to pull the motor and find it .So much for running in a couple of weeks . With my foot banged up i can only work a couple hours a day or it swells up too much .
BigAl
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Yea Well ... I still ain't happy
.I know it fairly simple to pull the motor , but I ain't got time for this crap .
Snowtrac Nome
member formerly known as dds
there goes the krusty jinx good thing they made lots of snot tracs to come rescue you when it breaks.
Snowtrac Nome
member formerly known as dds
Allen If you needed it i wouuld be there tomorrow. quite honestly i wished i could afford a trip down there to hep you out for a week or two.
Just so you could learn all the super secret stuff about Kristi's and the secret hand shake .
BigAl
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Because I can hardly walk right now due to the back injury , I have hired a friend , who is a mechanic, to pull my motor and fix whatever is wrong with the clutch system . He seems to think he can get it out and repaired this evening . We shall see.
I hope to be there when he does it , but it all depends on the pain level in my back . Right now , I would say chances are zero to none that I will be there .
Hiring another guy to start cleaning the track system and get it prepared to go back together .
I hope to be there when he does it , but it all depends on the pain level in my back . Right now , I would say chances are zero to none that I will be there .
Hiring another guy to start cleaning the track system and get it prepared to go back together .
BigAl
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Nope . We will be using a new Techo super secret stuff . Mine will be made from HDPE .I worked with a chemical Engineer back east to get the right combonation to insure strength.