1970 Volkswagen Beetle Fuel Issues Going Up Hill

1970 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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LEADIE
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Engine Performance problem
1970 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

My son's 70 Beetle dies (runs out of gas) while going up hill after the vehicle has been drivin for at least 5 plus miles or when fully warmed up. Once it is rolled off the hill it will restart and run normally. The fuel tank screen has been checked and I have checked to see if the floats were getting hung up, but it still continues to die on hills. Fuel pump has not been replace or checked.
Sep 16, 2009 at 2:31 PM
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JALOPYPAPA
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By "floats" I assume you mean the carburetor float; if not, it's a likely culprit. Could need a new fuel pump and check for any obstructions in filter or line.
Oct 4, 2009 at 3:15 PM