Engine won't idle on newly-acquired 1977 Super... SOLVED!!!
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:32 pm
Greetings... just acquired a 1977 Super Beetle in the best way possible - Free. Now just trying to get it running right!
The bug has been converted from FI to a Bocar 34 pict 3 carb (kind of a bummer, but can't complain with a free Beetle). Anyway, it starts right up when cold and seems to idle great, however it dies when it warms up a bit, maybe after about 2 minutes running.
I can still drive the car so long as I give it a little gas when coming to a stop, otherwise it dies. When driving, it seems to have a flat spot in all four gears, just after shifting.
The electric fuel pump is located in the engine compartment - a bad place, I know, so I plan on moving it to the proper location near the tank. Just wanted full disclosure in case that the fact the pump is "pulling" fuel instead of "pushing" it might have something to do with the problems I'm having.
I will admit that I haven't adjusted the valves yet (next step) nor have I adjusted the timing (because the engine won't stay idling).
Anyway, thanks in advance for your help!
The bug has been converted from FI to a Bocar 34 pict 3 carb (kind of a bummer, but can't complain with a free Beetle). Anyway, it starts right up when cold and seems to idle great, however it dies when it warms up a bit, maybe after about 2 minutes running.
I can still drive the car so long as I give it a little gas when coming to a stop, otherwise it dies. When driving, it seems to have a flat spot in all four gears, just after shifting.
The electric fuel pump is located in the engine compartment - a bad place, I know, so I plan on moving it to the proper location near the tank. Just wanted full disclosure in case that the fact the pump is "pulling" fuel instead of "pushing" it might have something to do with the problems I'm having.
I will admit that I haven't adjusted the valves yet (next step) nor have I adjusted the timing (because the engine won't stay idling).
Anyway, thanks in advance for your help!