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Press accelerator once to set choke on. Leave ignition on and air-cleaner off. Look into the carb intake (sidedraft, I presume) and see if the disc is opening as the choke element warms up. Maybe 3 or 4 minutes to open completely. You should feel it warm the case up within that time, and certainly by 10 minutes. If it does, it could be the float chamber needle-valve leaking. If it doesn't, check power to it, and the tightness of the rivets on the coطإط Use a tail-light bulb or similar to check for power rather than a 12volt measurement on a meter. I think the click you hear is the shut-off/idle valve. The choke is a 2" diameter round 'can' on the right side of the carb (32PHN-1). Let me know Charles if you want a diagram (though you've got Haynes, haven't you?). Dave. UK VW Type 3&4 Club http://www.hallvw.clara.net/ -----Original Message----- From: Charles Moseley <Charles_Moseley%MCKINSEY-EXTERNAL@MCKINSEY.COM> To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org> Date: 05 March 1999 10:05 Subject: [T3] Choke problems >After having a preliminary look at my Notchback's engine last night to cure >its poor health, I came across the following signs and I'm hoping somebody >on the list can help me tell if I have a non-functioning choke. >The car (1969? 1500 single Solex carb) currently experiences 'flooding' >type problems - I need to keep the revs high to go anywhere, the car >continually tries to stall and fuel consumption is very high. On looking >last night, the spark plugs are very sooty (all 4). The fuel flows >perfectly and the car starts first time. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe