HELP

[hudsonc8]

I just purchased a 1974 VW Beetle (Porsche Speedster Replica). The car starts and idles like a dream, but it hesistates at low rpms like crazy. I have changed plugs, points (gapped at .016), checked fuel filters, checked electronic choke. I am now in need of a mechanic. Does anyone know a good aircooled VW mechanic in Middle TN?

Thanks

[vwlimoguy]

What kind of distributor are you running? Sounds like it could be a timing issue. If you have a vacuum advance dizzy, there could be a leak in one of the lines or the diaphragm could be shot. Also double check that the accelerator pump on the carb is squirting out fuel. Take off the air filter and and pump the accelerator, you'll see a stream of gas squirt down the throat if it is working correctly.

[JT]

Very nice ride!!! Contact Greg M here on the site. I don't think he is too far from you. JT

[hudsonc8]

[GregM]

First of all, get the fuel filter out of the engine compartment. It will cause a fire. Put it between the frame horn (the part of the frame where the gas line comes out) and the engine tin. Secure it so it does not move.

Second, I'm having trouble telling from your picture if you are running an 009 distributor. If you are, they don't play well with a solex carb.

Third, it sounds like the middle jet is stopped up on the carb. If it idles good and accelerated well, just "Surges" at mid rpm's at steady speeds, I think it is a jet stopped up. That is the jet on the right side of the carb that has the plug screwed on top of it.

[hudsonc8]

[GregM]

Rebuilding the carb should clean out the jets. (if you clean out the jets during the rebuild)

If the Distributor is an 009, it uses centrifical forces to advance. The body of it will be smooth all the way around. If it has a vacuum advance, there will be a roundish unit sticking on the side of it and a vacuum hose going from it to the carb. Take some closer pictures of the distributor and I can tell. (or it may say 009 on the distributor)

[hudsonc8]

[Nate]

You have an 009 dizzy for sure. You will need to time this with a timing light w/ advance to get it right on.

The way to time this distributor is at full advance @ 3K rpms. Check the timing at full advance and try bumping up the timing a degree or so. You will want to run as much timing as the motor will allow without knocking and pinging under load.

[hudsonc8]

I keep hearing bad things about the 009 distributor. Is the Ignitor II (fits inside 009 dis.) any better or does everyone recommend going with a new style?

[GregM]

Following Nate' instructions will give you satisfactory performance with your 009. The main complaint with an 009 is when you take your foot off the gas to go around a curve or something, there sometimes is a slight hesitation on reacceleration.

It will not cause your surges at low rpm.

[69falcon]

Greg is right about the fuel filter... and use hose clamps... if the fuel line shakes loose you have gas all over the electrical system...gas and sparks are very dangerous... that's the main reason bugs catch fire

[69falcon]

almost forgot...nice looking engine compartment... let's see the rest!

[GregM]

[69falcon]

amen Greg!...
hudsonc8... what you really need to do is go out and take more pictures of the car and post them... wink wink... so we can really help you with your problem...to be honest the back looked great I just want to see the rest of your ride!