Hey guys I just found the Das Volks site I'm hoping I can get a little help here and if I can get it running right i look forward to maybe seeing you guys at the shows!
So here's the story of my affectionately called Frankin Bug. About 2 years ago i put a 1776cc motor in it and ever since i can not get it to run 100% right I had it close last year but after a few weeks of driving it last summer it seems to have regressed again.
Here is what i have in it 1776cc motor, MSD ignition wires coil and distributor,
Im 90% sure i have DUAL EPC 34 EMPI CARB CARBURETOR
like this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-VOLKSWAGEN-B ... 4897.l4275
Which I'm pretty sure is the culprit because I've changed the jets and tuned them as best as I can but it seems to only help for a few days.
Basically the biggest performance issues is that the car doesn't come alive until about 2500rpms under that it backfires and has no power and sounds like its only running on 2 cylinders
Any of you guys know an EXPERT to help me! I am prepared to buy new carbs but I want to be sure that will fix it.
Thanks so much!!!
Can't Get it to run right!!!
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Re: Can't Get it to run right!!!
HI... glad you made it.
I havent heard much good about those empi carbs, but lets keep trying.
what dizzy do you have? ( did you say you have the msd one) How are you timing it?
Did you sync the carbs?
lets see some pics of this beast!
I havent heard much good about those empi carbs, but lets keep trying.
what dizzy do you have? ( did you say you have the msd one) How are you timing it?
Did you sync the carbs?
lets see some pics of this beast!
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Deal with it.
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Re: Can't Get it to run right!!!
YA I haven't heard much good about them either but i have synced them up soo many times and I've tried timing it a million times.
Re: Can't Get it to run right!!!
walk me through both your sync and timing process. Lets make sure we got the basics down right. also, Have you adjusted the valves?
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: Can't Get it to run right!!!
Hey raj sorry its been crazy over here.
Im sure im doing my timing and sync process all wrong maybe thats why its not working can you tell me what i really should be doing? or maybe someone i can bring it to so i can see how they do it?
Im sure im doing my timing and sync process all wrong maybe thats why its not working can you tell me what i really should be doing? or maybe someone i can bring it to so i can see how they do it?
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dasbugin
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Re: Can't Get it to run right!!!
Does any one know any good air cooled mechanics?
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Re: Can't Get it to run right!!!
GT Importsdasbugin wrote:Does any one know any good air cooled mechanics?
190A Margaretta Ave.
Massapequa, NY 11758
Tony Giordano
516-799-1100
www.gtprecision.com
Glenn
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"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.