I Have a 74 Super Beetle and its not working properly

Tiny
MNAGATY83
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  • 1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • RWD
  • MANUAL
  • 45,000 MILES
I replaced the spark plugs, condenser and brand new coil and points even the timing has been made, and still not running properly, when I push the throttle I feel like the engine is chalking and not getting any speed, he needs to run but something is holding it.
Monday, February 24th, 2014 AT 2:13 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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It's probably a problem with the 40 year old carburetor.
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Monday, February 24th, 2014 AT 6:26 AM
Tiny
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Good one.

Engine OFF (key in your pocket), look down the carburetor and move the throttle from closed to fully open (you will need to hold the choke plate open so you can look inside).

There is a nozzle (gold in color) that should spray fuel as you open the throttle. If it does not, the circuit is plugged or the pump diaphragm is broken.

In any case, it would be best to remove the carburetor, take it apart and clean it out and then assemble with a rebuild kit.

Thomas
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2014 AT 4:22 PM

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