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    ENGINE CHUGS

    Well I’ve tried everything but still blighted with these two issues If left standing for a week or two it takes several long cranks before it splutters into life Plus once on the road unless you floor the throttle it chugs Ticks over fine, power is OK Fitted a non return valve to see if that...
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    ENGINE CHUGS

    Hi To be honest this has been going on so long, I have forgotten. I suppose the logical thing would be: Swap the Carbs If no difference Test the Distributor as you suggested If no difference Swap the Pump If no difference Give up!!
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    ENGINE CHUGS

    Trouble is one ends up constantly changing or replacing things, as you quite rightly say one starts to grasp at straws. I have two carbs, one the original and one an aftermarket one, can't remember now which is on it. If left for two long ( couple of weeks ) it takes a long time to start, then...
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    ENGINE CHUGS

    OK I'll check that, thanks for your input; just to be clearer . . . floor the throttle no problem, idles fine, anything in between is awful until you get it up to speed on a settled throttle. VWH are promoting a SSP 034 Dizzy + 12v Electronic Ignition which refers to the problem I have? What...
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    ENGINE CHUGS

    i bought it from Schofields circa £42.00 I recorded a part number 111 905 205 but unsure if that related to what I bought; there is no vacuum advance though
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    ENGINE CHUGS

    I cannot resolve this issue, the engine is sweet and all components checked or replaced; the engine ticks over well but unless you floor the throttle it chugs, it hates an open throttle I have an after market carb properly set up and a spare original carb. I'm sure it relates to fuel or supply
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    Heat Exchangers

    Hi Clem Thanks for that, I assume the stud you refer to is a fixing point for the exchanger, and the stud and nut are body located; if you have a picture that would be a great help as this octogenarian is a bit inflexible ;)
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    Heat Exchangers

    I have a '72 Bay Cross Over and want to fit two new Heat Exchanges, do I have to remove the engine
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    Early Bay '72

    Many thanks for that, all makes sense I’ll see if my mechanic can test the pump and check the other items you mention I assume a better pump isn’t avaiable? What fuel should I using now?
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    Early Bay '72

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    Early Bay '72

    Hi If I leave my Bay for a week or two, it takes circa 5 - 6 long cranks to start her I use the standard starting procedure When I return in say 24 hours she starts on the first turn, which to me as an amatuer mechanic only suggests a fuel delivery issue The engine is standard and in good order...
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    Slow starting

    Hi All Apologies for long delay. I eventually solved the problem, via a experienced auto electrican. He ran a check on the feed to the carb ( it needs one for the choke to work ) to make sure it was live, it was. Then he undid the cap that covers the choke assembly as a final check, when...
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    Early Bay Meet

    Hi All Not sure if this is the correct way to get in touch, but worth a try. As a Show Organiser if your readership would like me to organise an Early Bay event in the North West ( Cheshire ) I’d be happy to do so; it would not be a business venture all proceeds to the Brain Tumour Society...
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    Slow starting

    Hi Spins well, battery is good Just before it eventually fires up it will cough a bit, then I have to catch it I’ve had different comments about pressing the throttle, but I still do so The engine is sound and been on rolling road, the only changes have been E10 fuel and pancake filter, although...
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    Slow starting

    I have a 72 crossover with recon engine and most things new, but takes a long time to start, once running is OK and will restart, feels like it needs a choke
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