1971 Other Volkswagen Models carburetor

1971 VOLKSWAGEN
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CAPTINKIRK2000
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this is a 1700cc engine, i put a new solex 1barrel carb on it and cant get to idle. what do i need to do
Oct 21, 2010 at 8:04 PM
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Does it have an idle solenoid on the carby?

mark (mhpautos)
Oct 21, 2010 at 11:57 PM
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CAPTINKIRK2000
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yes it has an idle solenoid that is powered by coil. i wonder if i need a vacuum distribitor. mine has no vacuum hookup on distribitor
Oct 22, 2010 at 9:08 PM
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Can you feel the solenoid kick in with the power on? if so, take out and clean the passage with low pressure air, try this.

mark (mhpautos)
Oct 24, 2010 at 7:16 PM