Build thread of my 1970 Ghia Vert

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Bleyseng
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Re: Build thread of my 1970 Ghia Vert

Post by Bleyseng » Fri May 25, 2018 7:10 am

When do you want to do it ? In your Seattle visit time?
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Re: Build thread of my 1970 Ghia Vert

Post by Bleyseng » Thu May 31, 2018 8:03 am

I had to install the old generator after this brand new Bosch one died a stinky death on the freeway the other night. Changed out to a new regulator too...but it gave me a chance to clean up the engine bay and install the new rebuilt PICT-3 carb I got from Ken.
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Geoff
77 Sage Green Westy- CS 2.0L-160,000 miles
70 Ghia vert, black, stock 1600SP,- 139,000 miles,
76 914 2.1L-Nepal Orange- 160,000+ miles
http://bleysengaway.blogspot.com/

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Re: Build thread of my 1970 Ghia Vert

Post by Amskeptic » Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:30 pm

Bleyseng wrote:
Thu May 31, 2018 8:03 am
I had to install the old generator after this brand new Bosch one died a stinky death on the freeway the other night. Changed out to a new regulator too...but it gave me a chance to clean up the engine bay and install the new rebuilt PICT-3 carb I got from Ken.

What was the failure point?
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Re: Build thread of my 1970 Ghia Vert

Post by Bleyseng » Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:48 am

Voltage regulator points stuck I think.
Geoff
77 Sage Green Westy- CS 2.0L-160,000 miles
70 Ghia vert, black, stock 1600SP,- 139,000 miles,
76 914 2.1L-Nepal Orange- 160,000+ miles
http://bleysengaway.blogspot.com/

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