Is there a problem with the carburetor on a Volkswagen Beetle?

Is there a problem with the carburetor on a Volkswagen Beetle?

With a “009”, this results in a large flat spot (or hesitation) when you leave a stop sign. This is not a problem with the carburetor and CAN NOT fixed by adjusting the carburetor.

Is there a Volkswagen Beetle that will not idle?

I have a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle that will not hold an idle. It will start up just fine and as long as you have your foot on the gas, it will stay alive.

How to set idle on 34pict / 3 carburetor?

Start the engine and use the Bypass Screw to set the idle at 850 rpm. 1 Screw it in GENTLY until it bottoms. 2 Now unscrew it exactly 2-1/2 turns. This is the starting setting. 3 Start the engine and use the Bypass Screw to set the idle at 850 rpm.

What should idle reading be on dual carburetor?

If it’s higher, the second carburetor you are measuring is allowing MORE air into the engine than the first one is, and if it’s lower, the opposite is true. If you use the Snail Gauge just place it on the carb throat and read the #; a typical idle reading is 5.5-7 kg/min.

Can a carburetor float be replaced on a VW?

All VWs with those carburetors. Often carburetors have leaky/cracked floats. Replacing carburetor float insures proper level within carburetor. In Cart! All VWs with those carburetors. Often carburetors have leaky/cracked floats. Replacing carburetor float insures proper level within carburetor.

How long does it take to put a carburetor on a VW?

These carburetor kits can take a lot of time – up to 8 hours – to dial in for your particular car. This is partly because they are supplied from the factory with generic jetting often not suited for the VW engine, and also partly because the jets can be difficult to access.

Why does my 1969 Volkswagen Beetle not idle?

I have a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle that will not hold an idle. It will start up just fine and as long as you have your foot on the gas, it will stay alive. As soon as you let off the car sputters and dies. Another symptom is that the is a miss in the engine, not sure if the two are related or need to time it and then check on the idle.