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1970 Volkswagen Beetle car does not idle at low RPM

Tiny
JCDOUGLAS55
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  • 1970 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 120,000 MILES
This car does not idle at low RPM, the engine has been rebuilt "upper end". A new EMPI carburetor, an electric fuel pump and a new 009 distributor were installed. I have connected no vacuum lines "they are al plugged".

Please tell me how to get this car to idle as it should?

Thank you so much for your help!
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010 AT 4:53 PM

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Tiny
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Try adjusting the valves? I know there is an adjustment for the idle on the carb. On mine there is a hex key holding the throttle cable to the carb, when you step on the gas it pulls down opening up the intake on the carb. There is a screw somewhere in there that you can loosen or tighten to increase or decrease the idle speed.

If that does not help, adjusting the timing might help, the distributor might have moved during the rebuild, or the clamp could be loose.

Most VW specialty shops can fix these problems in less than an hour, I suggest using one if nothing helps. Thesamba has a list of places in any area that can help on their website, www. Thesamba. Com
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Monday, August 9th, 2010 AT 5:11 AM

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