Eletrical Problems - Fixed
baghall - April 6th, 2010 at 05:06 PM
It seems that the automatic choke was causing the coil to earth out and by connecting the negative of the auto choke to the positive of the coil the
problem was fixed. Go figure!
Thanks everyone who helped out I learnt a lot thru the process. Also taught my 18 year old how to combine swear words better, Oops!
Good to be driving again!
grumble - April 6th, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Sorry but there is no negative on the auto choke ,power runs from the coil positive to the spade terminal on the element & it earths out through
the carby body. But glad that you found the problem.
ian.mezz - April 6th, 2010 at 07:55 PM
Joel - April 6th, 2010 at 08:10 PM
its probably got a holley bug spray on it
they had 2 terminal chokes on them
baghall - April 6th, 2010 at 10:02 PM
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its probably got a holley bug spray on it
they had 2 terminal chokes on them
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Yes it does have a 2 terminal choke. When I disconnected the coil I took photos of how they were connected and reconnected the same way but it seems
to have caused me some issues. Once disconnected no problem. Am I right in assuming that the bug spray is an after market carby?
barls - April 6th, 2010 at 10:23 PM
thats right its a holley. the stock one would be a solex
baghall - April 6th, 2010 at 10:30 PM
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thats right its a holley. the stock one would be a solex
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How do they rate for performance?
barls - April 6th, 2010 at 10:32 PM
ive never used one but its suppose to be an improvement. i know the old man doesnt like them
beetleboyjeff - April 6th, 2010 at 11:23 PM
I had one years ago - it was OK, but had a dead spot just off idle - they were prone to that.
68AutoBug - April 7th, 2010 at 01:38 PM
Yes, the BUG Spray was made for beetles...
as an aftermarket carburetor...
not many still around....
BUGS as in beetles...
LEE
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posted by Joel
its probably got a holley bug spray on it
they had 2 terminal chokes on them
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Yes it does have a 2 terminal choke. When I disconnected the coil I took photos of how they were connected and reconnected the same way but it seems
to have caused me some issues. Once disconnected no problem. Am I right in assuming that the bug spray is an after market carby?
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Joel - April 7th, 2010 at 04:49 PM
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thats right its a holley. the stock one would be a solex
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How do they rate for performance?
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I had one years about 10 years ago a mate gave me cos it didnt fit his engine
they dont have much in the way of a progression circuit so theyre either idle or flat bicky which gives a flat spot like jeff mentioned
i chucked mine in the bin, kicking myself now after seeing the stupid prices people pay for them on ebay
baghall - April 8th, 2010 at 09:42 AM
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I had one years ago - it was OK, but had a dead spot just off idle - they were prone to that.
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Fortunatley i don't seem to have a flat spot at the moment so don't talk too loudly or the car might hear about it.
baghall - June 9th, 2010 at 09:28 AM
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I had one years ago - it was OK, but had a dead spot just off idle - they were prone to that.
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Fortunatley i don't seem to have a flat spot at the moment so don't talk too loudly or the car might hear about it.
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Had the baja serviced recently and now have a bloody flat spot big time. It was there before but not that noticeable but is making up for it now. Just
have to run with baja flat out and not be timid. Difficult when I have to back off when passing boys in blue cause the cannons are sooo loud.
Bloody annoying.
If anyone wants to trade for something that i can use with a blower I might be interested!
waveman1500 - June 9th, 2010 at 10:57 AM
The Holley Bug-Spray is an interesting carby, which wasn't actually designed for Beetles. It's actually from the Ford Flathead V8! I went to the
Military Vehicles Museum with the VW Club of SA and when seeing some of the Ford trucks close-up, everyone said, "A Holley Bug-Spray!"
Bug-Spray
1934 Ford carburettor. Notice the shape of the fuel bowl, fuel inlet, etc. Same casting.
baghall - June 10th, 2010 at 11:06 PM
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posted by waveman1500
The Holley Bug-Spray is an interesting carby, which wasn't actually designed for Beetles. It's actually from the Ford Flathead V8! I went to the
Military Vehicles Museum with the VW Club of SA and when seeing some of the Ford trucks close-up, everyone said, "A Holley Bug-Spray!"
Pitty I don't have the power of a flathead V8. Very interesting observation andrtainly gets one thinking about potential.
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68AutoBug - June 11th, 2010 at 12:23 AM
they must have rejetted them etc to be sold as BUG SPRAY carbies...
LEE
baghall - June 14th, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Justa thought but if holley bug spray was originally intended for a v8 maybe it is possible to rejet it for use with a blower. Might even be lucky and
loose the flatspot!