Re: [T3] Death on Idle.

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

Check the electromagnetic cut off valves (big barrel-shaped things) have power.
Make sure the balance pipes are connected - a leak there can suck in extra air.

The hex-head slotted screws by the throttle lever do the idle adjustment.  They
are really throttle-stop adjustments.  Adjustment needs a carb synchroniser
gadget to get the airflow the same, then adjust the link rod (as described in
manual).

The big-headed screws (unless the plastic wheel has broken off) do the mixture
control - fully in means a very weak idle mixture.  Adjustment of these is best
done with a CO meter, but they aren't common in home toolkits!

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Tinybrokenpieces@aol.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 3:21 AM
Subject: [T3] Death on Idle.


> Ok, so, the new 1600cc stock spec dual-32PDSIT carburated engine in my 67
> fastback dies on idle.  Ive been trying to adjust the idle speed screws on the
> carbs but they're almost all the way in, and I dont think thats right. What
else
> could be causing the engine to shake and stall on idle?  It runs pretty
> smooth at higher RPM.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jerrod
>

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