[T2] Hot engine

[Bob]

I ran a VW stock engine set up by VW at 12.8-1 compression and it did not 
run hot.  it could be something else??

Bob


On Fri, 6 Dec 2019, Chris Dreike wrote:

> Hi Volks,
> More on my overheating heads. I recently checked the compression on all 4.
> I found 150, 155, 155, 160. Seems that this equates to a compression ratio
> of about 9.5:1 to 10:1. I think I found the problem. Too much compression.
> I am preparing to set up a water injection system. I have a replacement
> windscreen washer bottle with pump as well as requisite hoses, metering
> valve and an injection needle. I have .028" hole drilled into the throttle
> body near the top. I'll stick in the needle and initially use a manual
> switch in the cab to turn it on. Later on I can use an output on the fuel
> injection control to do this automagically. This may cool things off. The
> alternative is pulling the motor to install some copper rings between the
> heads and the cylinders.
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
> 64 DD Kamper Kit
> 71 Sunroof
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