help please

gavin Casual Dubber

47 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 21 Jan 2011, 6:55 pm

#822486

hi my 1961 beetle it is not running right it idles low i have to push my foot on the accelerate a touch too run as soon as i lift my foot it wants to die car has been sitting not started for a month please help as want to drive on weekend finaly out of a cast and can drive now 😎

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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 21 Jan 2011, 7:04 pm

#822487

If it was running ok previously,check the low speed jet on the generator side of the carby,these often block up.Points also close uo and can cause the same symptoms.

gavin Casual Dubber

47 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 21 Jan 2011, 7:08 pm

#822488

thank you will have a look now

http://www.volkswarenhaus.de/bugselecta.htm

Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard

480 posts · joined Aug 2010 · 21 Jan 2011, 8:34 pm

#822502

With all the rain you guys have had it may have some water in the fuel.
Try half a cup of metho in the tank and take it for a run.