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only runinng on 2 cylinders
kombi_kid - January 4th, 2004 at 02:39 PM

hey
we have a 1500 type 3 motor with dual carbs on it.
it is only running on cylinders #3 and #4, #1and #2 are dead.
we have replaced the plugs,leads,condensor,tried a different dizzy,set the timing several times ,done the tappets and it has strong compression
what could be the problem??
cheers
rhys


SKEWtYpe3 - January 4th, 2004 at 02:44 PM

is it running realy rough and pushing/bouncing from side to side?
mine with same setup was doing this, a carby jet was stuffed............flooding constantly until hi revs when it kinda stopped

hope it helps


kombi_kid - January 4th, 2004 at 02:46 PM

the funny thing is it sound like its running fine but lacks extreme amounts of power (max drivin speed is 30mph).
the carbies where rebuilt will check for jetting
cheers
rhys


vw54 - January 4th, 2004 at 02:49 PM

Make sure the all the linkages are hooked up correct.


vw54 - January 4th, 2004 at 02:50 PM

make sure the vacuum balance lines are not cracked and are tight on the mainifolds etc etc


kombi_kid - January 4th, 2004 at 07:11 PM

ok problem solved!!! thanks skewy u made me think i checked the carby we changed the jet in and noticed out the corner of my eye there was no fuel!!!
bloody blocked up at the "T" section!!!!
thanks for your help guys
cheers
rhys


SKEWtYpe3 - January 4th, 2004 at 11:13 PM

:thumb


vw54 - January 5th, 2004 at 06:45 AM

The simple things always stop you.


kombi_kid - January 5th, 2004 at 09:38 AM

we have done so much to this motor and didnt check that!!! definately learned something!!!
cheers
rhys