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Because of cold weather, rainy and unfavorable condition is lasting today. As I had cleared emission gas test, no anxiety existed, only the headlight Hi-beam axis and brake lamp were the title today to be re-checked by the Authority. Priorly adjustment by the professional dealer around the Kobe Land Transport Bureau was performed at 1,200 yen. Consequently, inspection was done so smooth and quickly with self-confidence.

As for newly prepared VW genuine headlamp, Hella H4 with positioning lamp is not so popular even in Yahoo auction. I doubted some inconvenient problem such as light distribution or Hi and Lo relation to invite our safety standard regulation.

But the trial done actually today proved that my worrying was in vain. The position lam in Hella H4 is not wired, because it is already exist on the the top of the fender, no double wiring is forbidden legally.

Both Hi and Lo light is dark so much, so acceleration for motor rotation more than idling speed while being tested was required to compensate the distributed lower voltage. Over 50 years time passing must have caused the increase of resistor of wiring. Some countermeasure such as additioning a light relay and new wiring are in my mind for a long time.

It is said that the more difficult a child is to handle, the more cuter she is, and I completely agree with this opinion.

While driving after sunset, I have been suffering from the brilliancy by the opposing traffic. Because I have some inconvenience in my eyesight so believed for long time. But my thought was not always correct, but there is an apparent reason!

I come to know that the regulation of headlight axis was changed several times. According to my old memory, Hi-beam should downed at 30 m distance fairly. But now, Hi-beam must light up at 100m distance, how come? Even Lo-beam 40 m! The concept of Hi-beam axis are completely different each other. This might be a part of the reason why I lost the legal inspection in Headlight light checking.

Also, too much shinny opposing vehicles is not always my own eyesight problem but the legal standard has changed into higher axis adjustment.

Consequently, I have adjusted Hi-beam axis following new concept, though I have some confidenson my own adjustment, I'm dropping in pretesting dealer before coming to the Authority.

One more that I realized at the Kobe Land Transport Beaulow, before light axis inspection, an important physical effect was invited---yes, the idea of Thrust Angle that causes so to speak crab running sideway. Just counted as an angle of lateral distribution, no investigation in axle alignment. Though Thrust Angle that is important checking title in the European Safety Standard that should be within plus minus 10 minutes angle value. As a matter of regret, our regulation does not have this title at all. One the other hand, the calibration of EPS center can adjust to make go straight at a moment, but illegal adjustment ignoring physical principle will not last so long.

Then as for break lump activation, the connections between plug and the wiring was not scerten---application of new socket with crimp connection solved the chronic problem.

As for combustion firing timing, one and a half hour driving showed relatively good and smooth rotation while acceleration at idling with ATDC 4 degree.This is the first time in this setting condition, so further investigation is required to obtain the most comfortable driving feeling, adequate vacuum angle advance and centrifugal mechanical effectiveness. The establishment of smooth transition and connections are the next task---very interesting don't you think?

Very primitive mistake when I got the headlight Hi-beam inspection was doubted, remembering the moment later. I've ever heard about that blunder tens years ago. I must have done it against my intention. I'm filled with regret about that! I went passing through with Lo-beam on the checking line, how poor I was at all! It might sound excuse with shame, Hi-beam indicator light was failed, did not shine and I was at a loss. The reflected image on the testing device was the sign at that moment, and I chose Lo-beam twice.

Though I was occupied by my business yesterday, I'm completely free all day long today---I can spare my time fully on my Super Beetle.

Firstly, I must identify the Hi-beam indicator lamp in the round meter craster, removing it and destroy all the porcelain sealing material from the socket base. And putting a new different type of small 12V bulb for wiring with solder, put some amount of Plaster of Paris for holding glass tube. This un-straightforward method would be invited to fit with old style socket mount. Hi-beam indicator lamp activation is indispensable to be repaired first. Troublesome and complicated measure must be overcome at any rate. The Satan whispers behind my ears saying that through it away and sell it because I've done it enough, how come? Then I ask to myself, do I have another alternative way to spend some boring free time today?

Yesterday, lost I the periodical inspection on my Super Beetle held at Kobe Land Transport Bureau.

Because the motor did not start, I adjusted point gap unnecessarily leading change of combustion timing. Too much Hydrocarbon was contained in ex-gas as a matter of fact. Adjusting #1 spark timing at 4 degree ATDC, CO and HC barance was obtained.

To tell the truth, '71 model was specially modified on combustion condition according to inviting Emission control, double rubber plates diaphragm vacuum leading angle for retarding firing timing at idle speed, very strange vacuum diaphragm module was equipped. Consequently, ATDC position was engraved on the crank pulley in addition to BTDC Zero degree marking. ATDC 4 degree is the most convenient firing angle position for AD motor produced in 1971, so tuned in the factory. So, it is a very natural story to have passed the inspection at that firing position setting.

As for emission control, I could attained after secondary trial yesterday.

Next is the break lump activation failure, I know this is because of valve socket connection problem caused by some Oxide film. Disassembling the bulb holder and wire blushing will revive the circuitry.

Third problem was caused by head light axis, a pair of headlight was replaced into genuine parts, Hella H4. I'm not good at this new light distribution, Hi & Lo, this is why I lost this inspection. Adjustment utilizing the machinery is required.

2 problem in relation with headlight and brake light are remained and they should reconfirmed at the Authority within 2 weeks paying additional fee 1,800 yen!

It's not fun when things go smoothly. It's interesting to move forward while solving the problems that keep pestering myself. Exactly the same thing is said in my business and in my hobby, revalidation on the proposition that had been solved if it is difficult is not so charming for me, but a completely new field no researcher has passed through is just fassinating. Probably, most of the engineers in the research and development must have a same opinion as mentioned above.

Curiosity and interest are the indispensable energy to live in this world!

From our standing point of view, Planets---Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune will make a line in addition it dupes New Moon alignment, on 28th February this year! It's a extraordinarily rare construction of layout at all. This construction repeats 4 times per 6,000 yeas. Consequently, it is the most unlikely for us to meet with this phenomena again.
Let's see what will happen in the dark sky, something different from ordinary condition? We can recognize the Planetary Feast with naked eyes if the cloud would not interfere.
Because we are connected in the Websites, this kind of important information comes into my LCD---thanks to the advancement of Scientific Astronomy.