Carb question, need to dump little gas in carb just to get car started |
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Carb question, need to dump little gas in carb just to get car started |
angerosa |
Apr 28 2013, 08:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 21-August 07 From: Reston, VA Member No.: 8,023 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Seems that this year I need to put a little gas into the carb to get the car started initially. I have single Solex carb that no one seems to be able to identify. I'm sure some PO just pulled it off something that was sitting in a junkyard. Once I get car started and it warms up it idles OK but runs rough when you try to drive it. Timing is spot on. Recent (not too many miles ago) tune up with the help of some very knowledgeable 914world brethren. Let’s say it’s a given that there is nothing wrong with the engine. I have an idea of where to go next. I’ve had car for about 7 years. With only what I’ve told you here what’s your opinion?
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angerosa |
Apr 28 2013, 10:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 21-August 07 From: Reston, VA Member No.: 8,023 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yes - I agree. Time for a rebuild. I've had it for 7 years as I've said and never rebuilt the carb. It has slowly been getting worse over the last few years. So my dilemma is I can't find a rebuild kit for this carb. I even sent pictures to a place that sells rebuild kits for solex carbs used in manufacturing during the same era. They have a bunch of rebuild kits for ones used in all different makes and models including Volkswagens. They didn't recognize this one. Does anyone recognize it or know what will work?
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