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Thanks a lot. I did measure the spar thickness at the cockpit and found it to be 55mm however I could not see if there were any ply webs.

John

Does anyone know how to tell a D31A (STRENGTHENED WING) from a standard D31 wing?

I would imagine it would be easy for me to look through the hatches to see inside the wing....if only I knew what I was looking for???

Anyone know what i should be looking for??

John

Now living abroad, so my beautiful mistress of almost 30 years and I must sadly part. Whilst she is currently out of permit because of my absence, she has never failed to renew. 1600cc VW cruise 82knt, delight to fly. Based near Oxford.Now seeking someone to love her as much as I do. :cry: For more ...

Mike, Thanks for your blunt observations, I've had the aircraft for 25 years and have always maintained it myself, including engine strip down and overhaul, structural maintenance etc... so I'm not really an ignorant numpty...but the PHN carb is something even VW experts seems to know little about.....

Thanks for that Nigel... How this carb works has always been a mystery to me! It has a screw adjustment that physically limits how far the throttle can close and so controls the tickover rpm, and a screw with a point on that I assmume is the jet which controls mixture. I have always assumed that as ...

Thanks Foggy, I am now confused...I didn't know that ypu could get different needles! My gut feeling is that mine is running too lean at present....however I have had the a/c for 23 years and it has only just developed this problem, so maybe its some sh*t in a jet somewhere?? PS..its a good job your...

Thanks Foggy, I am now confused...I didn't know that ypu could get different needles! My gut feeling is that mine is running too lean at present....however I have had the a/c for 23 years and it has only just developed this problem, so maybe its some sh*t in a jet somewhere??

John

Thanks Bertrand, I will try this and see how much comes out!

John

Can anyone help with a VW carb issue? I have a Turbulent with a 1600 VW and the above carb. It has always had an annoying flat spot rising through 1500rpm and would stop at the least provocation if mishandled Yesterday I lined up to take off and it just stopped dead! I got out and swung it again and...

I seem to have entered a VW guru location so I wonder if you can help me too? I have a Turbulent with a 1600 VW and the above carb. It has always had an annoying flat spot rising through 1500rpm and would stop at the least provocation if mishandled Yesterday I lined up to take off and it just stoppe...

ANYONE GOT A CARB SUITABLE FOR A VW 1600?

WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS PLEASE

Has anyone got a manual from which to learn how to make wooden propellers?

Anyone got a wooden propeller suitable for a VW engine. Any dimensions considered.

Thanks guys, I have managed to get an overhaul kit form Gower & Lee and so, armed with the info you have all shared with me I shall instal it, dance around the nearest oak tree 3 times, kiss the ugliest girl in the clubhouse.....then fire it up to perfection!!