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Re: [T3] Hesitation/Stumbling/Vibration


On 27 Sep 2002, at 9:36, CAD Man wrote:

> 1966 Fastback, Stock 1600, 009 Dizzy, Stock dual carbs, nothing changed
> recently
> 
> as of late when holding a relatively steady throttle at above 40-45 I get a
> little "stumbling" for lack of a better word, I can feel the car lurch up and
> down just a little as if I was on a slightly bumpy road or fuel was cutting in
> and out.  Above 50-55, if I step on the gas from a steady speed I feel a
> vibration for a second or two before it smoothes out and continues to
> accelerate.
> 
> Also, maybe not related, maybe it is, but she seems to be getting harder to
> start.

My first guess would be an ignition problem. Possibilities are spark plug 
gaps worn wide, open resistor in spark plug connector,  bad cap or rotor, 
even bad points or timing adjustment.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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