I never even knew the float level was adjustable on the stock Solex carburetor. It’s one of those things you don’t usually mess with. Thank you so much for sharing this information, should I ever run into it I’m going to use this! But I’m Glad to see you up and moving again, that’s really what’s important!
I don't drive anything that's totally stock but I want to help those that do so we can keep the VW community alive and well. I really like your crazy channel but there are only so many hrs in the day. LOL
Thanks for the information and take care of yourself. You have many friends in the VW community that are watching your recovery. I'm probably your age, so can say, don't overdo it. 👍🙂
Miss your more frequent content. My God bless you and keep you healthy. I have never met you but it is obvious that that you are a good man. I love VWs' and you have given me so many tips about my car. I wish that we could return to the good days when cars were things that you could work on yourself. I grew up in the 60s' and we were always tinkering with something on our cars. I had a 69 bug that I learned how to work on cars. We also had a 62 Plymouth that was a simple car that required regular attention. My Toyotas' are great cars but not user friendly as far as fixing things are concerned. Get well and get back in action.
I agree but only a small amount of people are willing to work on there own cars and if all we had were the oid style cars we know and love the pollution would kill most of us.
G'day Mr EZGZ It's so good to see your handsome face up on my screen.🤗 You take it easy, one step at a time and I'll send you some of my best wishes and thoughts your way. ✌️ Peace from my workshop/Australia.
Great info Greg , I always learn when I watch you channel. Thank you. I truly hope you continue to feel better, the VW community would be at a loss without you.
Since i started watching your channel i found ir the go to place for sound advice . I could fix a lot of my problems with the info on your channel . I will pray for you for a speedy recovery . God bless .
The carb top gasket in these rebuild kits are at least twice as thick as the original paper ones. This is likely the cause of flooding issues. Extra washer is the right move.
Hang in there. It took me time to recover from both of my open heart surgeries. If you feel well enough to get out in the garage a bit and make a video you are doing just fine sir. Mine was not an easy recovery either time. Once my sternum healed up it was pretty liberating. Don’t get discouraged. You are right on track. Keep exercising and listen to your body. Oh I am sure you already know. Don’t sneeze without holding a pillow tightly to your chest. Best to avoid it all together.😊 Great to hear from you. Hope your recovery continues to go well.
Hi Greg, great video. It doesn't get much simpler or more reliable than an old solex. Great to see you are ok.....I am sure I am not the only person that was feeling concern. There were some clues in your older videos that you may have been instructed to exercise a little more....anyhoooo it is great to see you. My son was going to be cycling in your direction and I was going to get him to make contact....but the winter weather stopped him and he had to stay on the west coast to stay warm as he cycled south. He is now in Mexico....if you want some entertainment search for "The Random Tandem" on you tube. Anyhow Greg....stay safe and recover...maybe I'll fly over from West Aus and annoy you in person one day. Kindest Regards Michael
Thanks for the pro vid EZGZ! One side note, I had a pict on my 1600 a while back and had a richness issue and fuel boil over when shutdown. I friend of mine was telling me about the newer ethanol fuel and it has a lower boiling point and it's buoyancy was different than the ethanol free. So i added an extra washer under the needle/seat(2 thick washers total) and that did the trick(the carb was setup per the book then jetted to the engine) man I was having a steak burrito the other day and thought EZGZ is missing out on one of these! Hope you've made it down to your local burrito joint and had yourself a treat! Catch ya on the flip side
Thanks EZ, good info. Was having a similar problem at one time. Had the wrong size spacer under float valve and was choking itself out. That was on a 30 pict 2. Got it right and runs like a charm now.
Always good info for people. Good to see you EZ You had a major thing happen to you and It's going to take awhile to heal. But good to see you up and around. Take care be safe and keep healing up.
Glad You're back My wife and I we're a bit worried. My wife knows about You because of your YOGA Frog(s) My Wife Is deep into Yoga for decades. A Yoga frog make a great Holiday bail-out gift (Thanks). VW's Type3's have been my Daily Driver since 88/89 as long as it's not too hot (Florida) I hope There a nice person to take care of your dog when you were away Best of Health
new subscriber & 1st comment . . . much respect to you and your time / effort posting up all you do here , cheers from Arizona , lake havasu city....Bill (long time VW fan and fellow bug owner '55 Oval cal-look)
Bummer already lol. The carb I'm working on has no "dog bone" holding the float in place. Maybe one will come in the kit? ALSO, the lower butterfly (Idle) has a pop rivet plugging a hole near the center.??
Hey EZ. Great to see that you are back. I hope you are feeling better. Please. Can you give me some advice on using a new cam and cam followers in a twin port 1600. I have been told I need to use ‘cam lube’, then run the engine after the rebuild at around 1500/2000 rpm for 20 mins to harden the parts. Is this right? Just seems extreme to me for an air cooled engine that is stationary. Thanks. All the best.👍🏾🛠🇬🇧
Every new cam I ever bought came with a little jar of break in lube. If yours didn't come with it you can use some really thick motor oil. Lucas makes a good product. Do not under any circumstances use grease or assembly lube as a substitute. Auto parts store might even have a specific cam lube product. Yes you want to start it and immediately keep the revs about 2000 RPM so there is plenty of oil saturating the cam during that first 20 minute break in. Don't worry about the timing being perfect or idle screws. You'll be running on the mains. Just watch and listen for major oil leaks and keep it running. Then dump the oil while it's still hot including the filter. Refill and let the engine completely cool down. Recheck your valve clearance and your good to go for many miles and smiles. It would be nice to pick up a VW shop manual that explains all this. Don't trust everything you see and hear on the internet. Also a good idea to use break in oil or get some zinc additive.
@@TheEZGZ Thank you EZ. Yes. I have bought some 20/50 high in zinc oil, for the initial start and cam burn. I’ll then empty it and refill with 30 weight mineral. When driving, do you suggest not loading the engine for the first 500 miles? I have two 30ml satchels of Cam lube, which I bought separately. I have a Haynes manual for reference.👍🏾🛠
@@TheEZGZ Hi EZ. She’s up and running. Did the ‘cam burn’ last night and took it for a short run, then. Changed the oil. Now I have to reset the timing and carb, as it keeps stalling at junctions and won’t tick over. Any tips? Hope you’re feeling better. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧🛠
Greg, I need some help with a drla carb. Seems too be running too rich, plugs are black and black smoke from exhaust. How do I adjust to not get as much fuel? I got the bypass screws closed and tried my mixture screws between 2 and 5 turns and doesn’t change much.
@@TheEZGZ not really a new problem, trying to get the car running after sitting for years. Cleaned carb but seems to getting too much fuel. Next to DRLA it’s stamped 45D Pretty sure it’s a 1600
Are those written book instructions correct? surely if the fuel level was too high you would use a THINNER washer, basically moving the float valve nearer the float, cutting the fuel flow earlier as the float rises?
is it normal that without the Air Cleaner system the engine shuts off.. then when it shuts off at idle so when you remove the small hose from the intake neck it shuts off immediately, for a while it just raised the idle revs...
When you allow air to come into the intake manifold at idle vacuum your reducing the fuel to air mixture and the engine will stall. When you add or remove a dirty air cleaner your also changing the fuel to air ratio that can effect idle.
what's wrong with the carburettor when at first it may run well and the adjustments should be right and then at idle it shuts off and the big air screw no matter how you open it, the revs don't go up? the repair kit is installed..
Hi EZGZ Sir. Can you comment on the 34 PICT Carb versus EMPI Progressive carb? Is the Progressive carb more economical in terms of fuel consumption because of the initial carb port opening is smaller...
Fuel consumption needs to stay around 24 MPG for normal driving. The engine and heads need the fuel to help keep cool. The progressive carb works well "if" you can find the parts to tune it properly and will allow more fuel and higher rpm. Some folks swear by them but for a street car I'll take dual carbs most of the time.
solex 31 pict-4 what's wrong with the carburettor when at first it may run well and the adjustments should be right and then at idle it shuts off and the big air screw no matter how you open it, the revs don't go up? the repair kit is installed..
same answer as above. You need to purchase a basic VW service book that has pictures and gives trouble shooting options. The ignition system and also make carb tuning difficult
Sorry about an off topic comment, but I can't find anyone addressing this problem and you seem to know what you are doing. Im converting a 66 to a dual circuit master cylinder. (drum brakes) As the residual pressure valves arent available, I salvaged some and got them working . Now I discover that new dual circuit cylinders wont accept the valves. Bentely says I need them. so what do I do ? Use the stupid aftermarket ones at $20? each ? thanks for any suggestions ( except FO)
Not telling you what you should do. But I run whatever came on that year of car and don't worry about it. The purpose of dual brake system was safety in the event that you got a hole or broke a line the system would stop you. Seems to me that the emergency brake was ment to do the same thing. Inspect and or replace your entire brake system with new parts and keep them drum brakes adjusted at regular intervals like bentely suggests
My bug runs when the choke is on. However, once I hit the gas after it has warmed up and off the step the bug will die. No matter what adjustments I do to the volume screw or the bypass adjust, nothing happens.
I’m OWNED by a ‘71 VW transporter named Myles. Maybe you can help me! I’ve had a problem with my 34 PICT 3 carburetors. This has been going on FOREVER! The instant the carburetor comes off high idle and goes to running idle the engine stalls. As long as I keep goosing the engine it’ll keep running. As soon as I stop the engine stalls. It makes no difference whether I have the vacuum from the distributor connected or not. I get 17 inches of vacuum from the carburetor. HELP!! I hope you’re fully recovered from your heart surgery!! Thanks for any ideas you may have!
sounds like a clogged idle jet to me make sure your idle fuel screw has an effect when you turn it in and out. Also use the idle air screw to see the affect. I'm assuming your electric solenoid device is getting 12 volts and working properly.
Hai hai great video one question am from Africa ....same carb on my bmw ... The idle is perfect but once I start moving the consumption is quiet high what cud be the reason
New old stock (NOS) Over the years the demand and quality has changed due to the fact that VW people are cheap skates. Sometimes the price can be a clue as you get what you pay for. Buy only what you need and if you like it buy more of the same to keep in inventory. Modern fuels are hard on gaskets and O-rings.
Yes! it's not going to hurt anything if it's off by a little bit. Replace your spark plugs while you do a tune up and check the easiest one to get to after a couple tanks of gas. And of course notice how it starts and runs to be sure.
Question, I'm running dual ICT carbs on a stroked 1600. When I get on the gas, especially mid to higher RPMs, I get a bit of popping. Any ideas on what to look for?
If you're running a 009 dizy, open the accelerator pump adjuster up to full. The popping is probably caused when you open the throttle up and cause a lean spot. The new setting will overcome that lean period.
Was it always this way? Most times it's like Paulman said but the list of other possibilities is long. Here are some things to check Spark plug read Plug wires Spark advance Vacuumm leaks compression valve clearance accelerator pumps not working Can you borrow a different set of carbs?
@@TheEZGZ It has always been temperamental in one way or another. It had a lot of blobby so I put a new set of jugs/pistons and heads on it. new plugs and wires too. The previous electric dizzy ended up with broken wires so I got a pertronics dizzy. It isn't as poppy if I bring up the rpms quite slowly. This is all while stationary mind you, the vehicle isn't a North Dakota winter drivable one.
@@smonroeh Sounds like you spent some money and worked your butt off. With that said I wish you would have gone just a bit farther and split the case. It's so helpful to look at the #2 main bearing and also the camshaft and lifters. Sounds like you are very close to a sweet set up. One of my first cars came with a 1776, Norris Cam and dual 34 ICT webers it had dual glass packs and heater boxes and I drove it that way the first winter. Those carbs never gave me a problem. The throttles were cable operated. With all the work you did it's probably not that dirty yet. I'll bet you could tear it down in a weekend and see what that bottom looks like. It's good to have at least a new cam and lifters. If someone stroked the motor they may have put to hot of cam in it for the compression and carb choice you have.
I never even knew the float level was adjustable on the stock Solex carburetor. It’s one of those things you don’t usually mess with. Thank you so much for sharing this information, should I ever run into it I’m going to use this! But I’m Glad to see you up and moving again, that’s really what’s important!
I don't drive anything that's totally stock but I want to help those that do so we can keep the VW community alive and well. I really like your crazy channel but there are only so many hrs in the day. LOL
Take It Easy Greg AND keep getting better!!!! Always great to hear from you!!!
Thanks for the information and take care of yourself. You have many friends in the VW community that are watching your recovery. I'm probably your age, so can say, don't overdo it. 👍🙂
Some days are better than others. Today I'm looking at several inches of super wet snow.
Miss your more frequent content. My God bless you and keep you healthy. I have never met you but it is obvious that that you are a good man. I love VWs' and you have given me so many tips about my car. I wish that we could return to the good days when cars were things that you could work on yourself. I grew up in the 60s' and we were always tinkering with something on our cars. I had a 69 bug that I learned how to work on cars. We also had a 62 Plymouth that was a simple car that required regular attention. My Toyotas' are great cars but not user friendly as far as fixing things are concerned. Get well and get back in action.
I agree but only a small amount of people are willing to work on there own cars and if all we had were the oid style cars we know and love the pollution would kill most of us.
Thank your for the video, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these. Take it easy and get well!
Much appreciated!
Good information as always sir!
Good to see you again, keep taking it easy and heal up.
Thanks, you too!
G'day Mr EZGZ
It's so good to see your handsome face up on my screen.🤗
You take it easy, one step at a time and I'll send you some of my best wishes and thoughts your way.
✌️ Peace from my workshop/Australia.
Thank you and I hope your doing well mate!
I put "VW carb float level" in the search and this video popped right up - great info, thank you for posting!
Thank you for the info! We love you Greg! Take care and glad to see you up and about!
I love all of you as well
Great info Greg , I always learn when I watch you channel. Thank you. I truly hope you continue to feel better, the VW community would be at a loss without you.
I appreciate that!
Since i started watching your channel i found ir the go to place for sound advice . I could fix a lot of my problems with the info on your channel . I will pray for you for a speedy recovery . God bless .
Great to hear! Welcome to my family. I'm not real fast and I'm not real slow I'm more like halffast. LOL
Let's keep these cars alive and enjoy them.
The carb top gasket in these rebuild kits are at least twice as thick as the original paper ones. This is likely the cause of flooding issues. Extra washer is the right move.
That's great info GZ. That really is helpful getting the float setup correctly. Thanks and take care
Thanks, you too!
That was very well explained. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hang in there. It took me time to recover from both of my open heart surgeries. If you feel well enough to get out in the garage a bit and make a video you are doing just fine sir. Mine was not an easy recovery either time. Once my sternum healed up it was pretty liberating. Don’t get discouraged. You are right on track. Keep exercising and listen to your body. Oh I am sure you already know. Don’t sneeze without holding a pillow tightly to your chest. Best to avoid it all together.😊 Great to hear from you. Hope your recovery continues to go well.
I can tell that you have been there, done that. LOL
Makes me appreciate a boring day that's for sure.
Hi Greg, great video. It doesn't get much simpler or more reliable than an old solex. Great to see you are ok.....I am sure I am not the only person that was feeling concern. There were some clues in your older videos that you may have been instructed to exercise a little more....anyhoooo it is great to see you. My son was going to be cycling in your direction and I was going to get him to make contact....but the winter weather stopped him and he had to stay on the west coast to stay warm as he cycled south. He is now in Mexico....if you want some entertainment search for "The Random Tandem" on you tube. Anyhow Greg....stay safe and recover...maybe I'll fly over from West Aus and annoy you in person one day. Kindest Regards Michael
Thanks for your comment and support. I appreciate it Mate!
@@TheEZGZ Have fun and stay safe.
Glad you’re feeling better
Good video . Hope you are feeling better soon
good to see you greg. we have been missing you in vw land hope you are doing well
Thank for your support!
Sending some recovery ❤️🩹
Please take it easy buddy, get better get stronger, we all care about you brother!!
This maybe a little late but take advantage of Cardiac Rehab. Don’t tell yourself “nah I am doing ok”. DO IT MY FRIEND You won’t regret it.
Thanks for the pro vid EZGZ! One side note, I had a pict on my 1600 a while back and had a richness issue and fuel boil over when shutdown. I friend of mine was telling me about the newer ethanol fuel and it has a lower boiling point and it's buoyancy was different than the ethanol free. So i added an extra washer under the needle/seat(2 thick washers total) and that did the trick(the carb was setup per the book then jetted to the engine) man I was having a steak burrito the other day and thought EZGZ is missing out on one of these! Hope you've made it down to your local burrito joint and had yourself a treat! Catch ya on the flip side
Great info! Love it when folks share there experience!
❤ Transplant patient here, hang in there, I have some idea of your situation.
I also had heart bypass, don't over do things....
Be well 🙏
Hope you're feeling better, GZ!
Thanks EZ, good info. Was having a similar problem at one time. Had the wrong size spacer under float valve and was choking itself out. That was on a 30 pict 2. Got it right and runs like a charm now.
Thumbs up !!! Thanks for sharing
Thanks again for another helpful tip. I always say you got to keep them going to keep them going. You sir are doing a fine job!
Thanks 👍
great to see you back in action and mind yourself .
Hope you get better soon!! Greetings from finland!❤
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for the video. Answered my questions. Hope that you’re recovered.
Glad to help out! Feeling good again.
Just watched your latest blog,an awesome description about float level.
Sorry to see you have not been well.
Things will get better. Hopefully by summer
@TheEZGZ you take it easy.
Roll on summer and better heath.
Good stuff Remember there is an Easy in Gz Low the Rpm and gentle on the throttle.
I like the way you put that. Create a Great Day my friend
Always good info for people. Good to see you EZ You had a major thing happen to you and It's going to take awhile to heal. But good to see you up and around. Take care be safe and keep healing up.
Thanks God Bless you
Long time since a message with you, thanks for the videos and get well.
Feel better buddy.
Glad You're back My wife and I we're a bit worried. My wife knows about You because of your YOGA Frog(s) My Wife Is deep into Yoga for decades. A Yoga frog make a great Holiday bail-out gift (Thanks). VW's Type3's have been my Daily Driver since 88/89 as long as it's not too hot (Florida) I hope There a nice person to take care of your dog when you were away Best of Health
Thanks for sharing. The dog and I are doing well.
Take care brother. 😊 Thank you
new subscriber & 1st comment . . . much respect to you and your time / effort posting up all you do here , cheers from Arizona , lake havasu city....Bill (long time VW fan and fellow bug owner '55 Oval cal-look)
Hey Bill, Welcome to the channel. I went to Bus's by the London a couple years back. Looks like a great place to cruise your Oval
Always great to hear from you... Take care enjoy your videos... Have a wonderful week.
Thanks, you too!
Awesome video! Hope you start getting back to normal. Take care friend!
Wishing you all the best Ezgz !
Always a pleasure, and educational.
Cheers .. from Canada
Many thanks! Ay
Awesome video buddy! Don’t over do it. Keep feeling better 😊we still praying for ya!
You're the best!
Many thanks 👍
Great to see ya up and at'em man....hope you're feelin better ! thanx fer the great carb tip !
Thanks for the info! Always good to get a ez video!
Thanks for your support!
@TheEZGZ no problem! You keep making videos and I'll keep watching! God bless ya!
Per usual, with the great information. Thanks.
Our pleasure!
Stay strong GZ! Luv your videos!
I love those who love me. God Bless
Bummer already lol. The carb I'm working on has no "dog bone" holding the float in place. Maybe one will come in the kit?
ALSO, the lower butterfly (Idle) has a pop rivet plugging a hole near the center.??
Thanks very useful to me 😊
Glad to hear that
Good to see ya 👍😊
You too!
Hey EZ.
Great to see that you are back. I hope you are feeling better.
Please.
Can you give me some advice on using a new cam and cam followers in a twin port 1600.
I have been told I need to use ‘cam lube’, then run the engine after the rebuild at around 1500/2000 rpm for 20 mins to harden the parts.
Is this right?
Just seems extreme to me for an air cooled engine that is stationary.
Thanks.
All the best.👍🏾🛠🇬🇧
Every new cam I ever bought came with a little jar of break in lube. If yours didn't come with it you can use some really thick motor oil. Lucas makes a good product. Do not under any circumstances use grease or assembly lube as a substitute. Auto parts store might even have a specific cam lube product.
Yes you want to start it and immediately keep the revs about 2000 RPM so there is plenty of oil saturating the cam during that first 20 minute break in. Don't worry about the timing being perfect or idle screws. You'll be running on the mains. Just watch and listen for major oil leaks and keep it running.
Then dump the oil while it's still hot including the filter. Refill and let the engine completely cool down. Recheck your valve clearance and your good to go for many miles and smiles.
It would be nice to pick up a VW shop manual that explains all this. Don't trust everything you see and hear on the internet.
Also a good idea to use break in oil or get some zinc additive.
@@TheEZGZ Thank you EZ.
Yes. I have bought some 20/50 high in zinc oil, for the initial start and cam burn.
I’ll then empty it and refill with 30 weight mineral. When driving, do you suggest not loading the engine for the first 500 miles? I have two 30ml satchels of Cam lube, which I bought separately.
I have a Haynes manual for reference.👍🏾🛠
@@TheEZGZ Hi EZ.
She’s up and running.
Did the ‘cam burn’ last night and took it for a short run, then. Changed the oil.
Now I have to reset the timing and carb, as it keeps stalling at junctions and won’t tick over.
Any tips?
Hope you’re feeling better.
All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧🛠
Greg, I need some help with a drla carb. Seems too be running too rich, plugs are black and black smoke from exhaust. How do I adjust to not get as much fuel? I got the bypass screws closed and tried my mixture screws between 2 and 5 turns and doesn’t change much.
I need more info:
Is this a new problem?
What model DRLA?
What size engine?
@@TheEZGZ not really a new problem, trying to get the car running after sitting for years. Cleaned carb but seems to getting too much fuel.
Next to DRLA it’s stamped 45D
Pretty sure it’s a 1600
Are those written book instructions correct? surely if the fuel level was too high you would use a THINNER washer, basically moving the float valve nearer the float, cutting the fuel flow earlier as the float rises?
The book is right. A thicker washer pushes the inlet valve down against the float and shuts flow off sooner which lowers thee fuel level
… which workshop manual do you recommend and reference here?
god bedring from Norway :)
Thanks gz. Take ot eazy gz. Full armor of God and Thorough healing to ya. 👍🎩🌯
Amen Brotha
Hi Greg can i do this settings on the Keihen ks 2 carb vw golf
is it normal that without the Air Cleaner system the engine shuts off.. then when it shuts off at idle so when you remove the small hose from the intake neck it shuts off immediately, for a while it just raised the idle revs...
When you allow air to come into the intake manifold at idle vacuum your reducing the fuel to air mixture and the engine will stall. When you add or remove a dirty air cleaner your also changing the fuel to air ratio that can effect idle.
what's wrong with the carburettor when at first it may run well and the adjustments should be right and then at idle it shuts off and the big air screw no matter how you open it, the revs don't go up? the repair kit is installed..
You may have a restriction in the idle circuit fuel passage somewhere? Hard to say without my hands on it.
Hi EZGZ Sir. Can you comment on the 34 PICT Carb versus EMPI Progressive carb? Is the Progressive carb more economical in terms of fuel consumption because of the initial carb port opening is smaller...
Fuel consumption needs to stay around 24 MPG for normal driving. The engine and heads need the fuel to help keep cool. The progressive carb works well "if" you can find the parts to tune it properly and will allow more fuel and higher rpm. Some folks swear by them but for a street car I'll take dual carbs most of the time.
by the way, what about the fuel nozzle, which is a brass pin that sticks out where the thermostat valve is, so what is its function?
That is where the accelerator pump squirts raw fuel down the carb throat on quick opening of the throttle to compensate for fuel air ratio
solex 31 pict-4 what's wrong with the carburettor when at first it may run well and the adjustments should be right and then at idle it shuts off and the big air screw no matter how you open it, the revs don't go up? the repair kit is installed..
same answer as above. You need to purchase a basic VW service book that has pictures and gives trouble shooting options. The ignition system and also make carb tuning difficult
Sorry about an off topic comment, but I can't find anyone addressing this problem and you seem to know what you are doing.
Im converting a 66 to a dual circuit master cylinder. (drum brakes) As the residual pressure valves arent available, I salvaged some and got them working . Now I discover that new dual circuit cylinders wont accept the valves.
Bentely says I need them. so what do I do ?
Use the stupid aftermarket ones at $20? each ?
thanks for any suggestions ( except FO)
Not telling you what you should do. But I run whatever came on that year of car and don't worry about it. The purpose of dual brake system was safety in the event that you got a hole or broke a line the system would stop you. Seems to me that the emergency brake was ment to do the same thing.
Inspect and or replace your entire brake system with new parts and keep them drum brakes adjusted at regular intervals like bentely suggests
My bug runs when the choke is on.
However, once I hit the gas after it has warmed up and off the step the bug will die. No matter what adjustments I do to the volume screw or the bypass adjust, nothing happens.
You need a spark advance timing check and also make sure your accelerator pump squirter is working my friend
Also, no idle, is a clogged idle jet.
That would be the brass hex jet in the passenger dide of the carb.
I’m OWNED by a ‘71 VW transporter named Myles.
Maybe you can help me! I’ve had a problem with my 34 PICT 3 carburetors. This has been going on FOREVER!
The instant the carburetor comes off high idle and goes to running idle the engine stalls. As long as I keep goosing the engine it’ll keep running. As soon as I stop the engine stalls.
It makes no difference whether I have the vacuum from the distributor connected or not.
I get 17 inches of vacuum from the carburetor.
HELP!!
I hope you’re fully recovered from your heart surgery!!
Thanks for any ideas you may have!
sounds like a clogged idle jet to me make sure your idle fuel screw has an effect when you turn it in and out. Also use the idle air screw to see the affect. I'm assuming your electric solenoid device is getting 12 volts and working properly.
Hai hai great video one question am from Africa ....same carb on my bmw ... The idle is perfect but once I start moving the consumption is quiet high what cud be the reason
larger displacement engine and heavier car uses more fuel????
Wow so meaning my car is running normal ? .... otherwise the idle is perfect
Hope you get a new shed for your stuff.
Getting rid of it is on my mind...... I ain't getting any younger. Only so much time Tic tock Tic tock
Hi y’all . What will be the best carburetor rebuild kit 34pict -3 brand name ? Your videos Help me. Thanks
New old stock (NOS)
Over the years the demand and quality has changed due to the fact that VW people are cheap skates.
Sometimes the price can be a clue as you get what you pay for. Buy only what you need and if you like it buy more of the same to keep in inventory. Modern fuels are hard on gaskets and O-rings.
hello im trying to static time my bug but the test light stays on
I have a video that shows how to static time using a spark plug and watching for the actual spark.
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solex 31 pict-4 fuel level is 14,7-15,5mm..it is 1300 1973 car..is it that ok?
Yes! it's not going to hurt anything if it's off by a little bit. Replace your spark plugs while you do a tune up and check the easiest one to get to after a couple tanks of gas. And of course notice how it starts and runs to be sure.
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Sorry but I've never seen one of those in all my years of tinkering
Question, I'm running dual ICT carbs on a stroked 1600. When I get on the gas, especially mid to higher RPMs, I get a bit of popping. Any ideas on what to look for?
If you're running a 009 dizy, open the accelerator pump adjuster up to full. The popping is probably caused when you open the throttle up and cause a lean spot. The new setting will overcome that lean period.
@@Paulman50 running pertronics with vac advance. It keeps popping at sustained throttle
Was it always this way? Most times it's like Paulman said but the list of other possibilities is long. Here are some things to check
Spark plug read
Plug wires
Spark advance
Vacuumm leaks
compression
valve clearance
accelerator pumps not working
Can you borrow a different set of carbs?
@@TheEZGZ It has always been temperamental in one way or another. It had a lot of blobby so I put a new set of jugs/pistons and heads on it. new plugs and wires too. The previous electric dizzy ended up with broken wires so I got a pertronics dizzy. It isn't as poppy if I bring up the rpms quite slowly. This is all while stationary mind you, the vehicle isn't a North Dakota winter drivable one.
@@smonroeh Sounds like you spent some money and worked your butt off. With that said I wish you would have gone just a bit farther and split the case.
It's so helpful to look at the #2 main bearing and also the camshaft and lifters. Sounds like you are very close to a sweet set up. One of my first cars came with a 1776, Norris Cam and dual 34 ICT webers it had dual glass packs and heater boxes and I drove it that way the first winter. Those carbs never gave me a problem. The throttles were cable operated. With all the work you did it's probably not that dirty yet. I'll bet you could tear it down in a weekend and see what that bottom looks like. It's good to have at least a new cam and lifters. If someone stroked the motor they may have put to hot of cam in it for the compression and carb choice you have.
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