Rhodierider
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I recently took apart and cleaned / fitted new gaskets my twin solex 34-PDSIT-2/3 carbs on a type 4 engine. Power was never good previously, but since refitting them, I've got very little power (can't get over 45mph on the flat). I've taken the van to a garage to adjust the carbs, but despite the owner saying he'd worked on van carbs before - he said no adjusting he did seemed to have much effect. I've tried different mixes from clearly way too lean out to too rich, but nothing seems to improve it vastly. I know enough fuel is getting to the carbs through the regulator and I've blown compressed air through all of the nozzles/pipes internally. The fuel and idle cut off valves are all tested and working fine too. The garage also fitted new points for me. Timing hasn't been checked, but hasn't been adjusted since prior to stripping the carbs.
The symptons are very little acceleration and a real struggle to get any revs up in 4th. Strangely though when I come to a stop (eg at a give way), acceleration away from the stop seems to be fine which leaves me thinking there's nothing wrong with engine itself.
I'm sure the answer is get it to a VW experienced garage on a rolling road, but if anyone's got any likely suggestions, I'd appreciate it. Also if anyone know's of a decent garage in the Biggin Hill, Kent area, I'd also appreciate it!!
Cheers in advance!
The symptons are very little acceleration and a real struggle to get any revs up in 4th. Strangely though when I come to a stop (eg at a give way), acceleration away from the stop seems to be fine which leaves me thinking there's nothing wrong with engine itself.
I'm sure the answer is get it to a VW experienced garage on a rolling road, but if anyone's got any likely suggestions, I'd appreciate it. Also if anyone know's of a decent garage in the Biggin Hill, Kent area, I'd also appreciate it!!
Cheers in advance!