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Post by spiffy » Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:44 pm

I'm adding these to Spiffy's post so that they'll be at the top. Feel free to contribute and I'll add it here as the list grows.

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Bosch H4 head lights

Aircooled.net SVDA

Compufire Electronic Ignition

Pertronix Electronic Ignition

NGK Spark Plugs
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Post by Sluggo » Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:23 am

Kinda belongs here.

Autozone sells fuse holders that are high rated and look almost exactly like the original inline fuse holders (reverse lights, booster fan).
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Post by Amskeptic » Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:19 pm

NGK spark plugs have the best threads, nicely rolled and smooth.
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Post by spiffy » Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:59 pm

Amskeptic wrote:NGK spark plugs have the best threads, nicely rolled and smooth.
So THAT'S why everyone likes em'!!!

I personally have wondered why the hell people stick to the Bosch plugs......a spark in a 67HP engine just doesn't have to be that complicated in its execution....but threads...THAT is a big deal!
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Post by Westy78 » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:59 pm

Genuine VW '72-'79 taillight assembly are a mixed bag here. http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=211945241RK

Housings fit well and lenses are of nice quality but the bulb holders suck. The tabs are flimsy and not copper like German originals. Tabs are also in a different configuration so some wires come up just short pulling them to tight. Overall nice and if your original bulb holders are in good shape you can pop them into the new housings.
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Post by DurocShark » Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:46 am

The Empi H4 housings are decent too... Just not DOT approved.

The rubber is nice, the glass is excellent. Brand is "Autopal", Brazilian.

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Post by DurocShark » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:45 pm

Jim, a list member on the Type 2 list, sells Hot Spark... A faux Pertronix rig.

http://www.hot-spark.com/

I got mine yesterday and installed it on my rebuilt 205s distributor. It's running the Guac right now.

It's quite a bit cheaper than the Pertronix, but otherwise there doesn't appear to be any difference.

I'll add some pics when I get home. They're on my laptop and I forgot to bring it to work.

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Post by DurocShark » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:04 am

A quick update about the Hot Spark: It failed soon after installation. I emailed them, they replied super quick with suggestions. I tried them to no avail, and they've already shipped out a replacement.

Killer service.

I'll post when new one is installed.

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Post by Sluggo » Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:42 am

DurocShark wrote:A quick update about the Hot Spark: It failed soon after installation. I emailed them, they replied super quick with suggestions. I tried them to no avail, and they've already shipped out a replacement.

Killer service.

I'll post when new one is installed.
Keep us updated so we know. It sounds like a good, cheaper alternative to Pertronix & Compufire.
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1977 Bus with Sunroof - "Lucky '77"
2000cc Type IV w/Dual Weber 36s,
Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
Holley Regulator,
Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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Post by DurocShark » Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:24 pm

Sluggo wrote:
DurocShark wrote:A quick update about the Hot Spark: It failed soon after installation. I emailed them, they replied super quick with suggestions. I tried them to no avail, and they've already shipped out a replacement.

Killer service.

I'll post when new one is installed.
Keep us updated so we know. It sounds like a good, cheaper alternative to Pertronix & Compufire.
I will. I like too that it's sold by another bus hobbyist.

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Post by spiffy » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:50 pm

Rebuilt Bosch starters under the 'Autolite' brand commonly sold by the Checker/Schucks/Kragen chain.

About $70 w/$6 core (who cares)

Lifetime warranty=why not try it out?
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Post by DurocShark » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:53 pm

spiffy wrote:Rebuilt Bosch starters under the 'Autolite' brand commonly sold by the Checker/Schucks/Kragen chain.

About $70 w/$6 core (who cares)

Lifetime warranty=why not try it out?
I'd have to disagree. I got a starter swap down to 5 minutes thanks to those.

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Post by spiffy » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:02 pm

Did you use the warranty to get another one?

Just asking, always a possibility to get a 'lemon'
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Post by DurocShark » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:51 pm

spiffy wrote:Did you use the warranty to get another one?

Just asking, always a possibility to get a 'lemon'
Several different starters, none worked. But mixing the various motors and solenoids did the trick finally.

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Post by DurocShark » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:53 pm

And I still don't have the hot spark working reliably. :(

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