73 squareback

Tracking now done .Ive re-set the valves,adjusted the chokes and connected the vacuum pipe from the carb to dissy.
now i just need to get it running better,it starts fine and revs freely when hot or cold but when its being driven it spluttering like its running out fuel.its got about half a tank of fuel.i'm going to change the fuel filter first,then change the pump.its a 1600 with twin solex 32 pdsit 2/3 carbs.
Has anyone else had this problem? or have an idea on how to cure it.
Would anyone be willing to come and have a look at tuning it ?
(cash waiting for fuel money etc)

Had a look round this at the unit earlier it's fooking SWEET as fuck, like i said to you buddy you got ripped right off and the offer still stands..

Ive just changed the fuel filter, no difference

nce 1 on the mot pass bud.......are the manifolds tight?.....air leaks?.........probably just some sh*t in the tank from being stood for ages........keep goin mate......you can sort it ;-)

Swap the coil and give it a go sounds like it could be breakin down

i will swap the coil tomorrow

Damn those type 3 coils!!!

I think Ive sorted it now.Cleaned fuel tank,fuel lines, stripped carbs down and found a jet floating around in the float chamber.Refitted the carbs when checked the points only to find the distributor was loose so fixed that and set timing by ear.Then took it for test drive.Drives much smoother with no spluttering.

.....a jet in the float chamber ....now thats a performance upgrade!

Well done mate glad to see you got it sorted! How is your dad getting on with the air ride?

He's not had the time to look into it properly yet.

Went for another drive today and it started to play up again.this time its not spluttering, more like misfiring and then the oil light started to flicker on tick-over.but i did get a delivery today from coolair including new ht leads,points,rotor arm,condenser,plugs and distributor cap so i will get that fitted in the next couple of days as well as swapping the coil over from my beetle.

Well done on the MOT dude, bit belated I know, but no been on for a while, looking forward to checking this one out, hope you get it running cool for next weekend

ive got this a week off now so should have it sorted by then.

If you want dude i'll chuck the timing light on for you..
I'll be out the unit early tomorrow morning for a few hours on the van if you want to pop round..

i maybe going up to the Wheels Day show tomorrow but if i dont go i pop round thanks.

Yeah no worries dude..

The squareback is looking sweet mate. Can I have the timing light back by wednesday please.

Saw Damo kicking about in this lastnight, looks awesome...
either Damo was very happy with himself or he'd swallowed a coat hanger!!

Well its been a long time since i last updated this so here we go.
A couple of months ago i fitted the sound system with most of it hidden including headunit,amp,sub,front and rear speakers.


i also fitted a sunvisor.
over the last couple of weeks with help from Dan (aka lowriderbug)and Graham(aka Meerkat) i've fitted a single pump hydraulic suspension setup and yesterday with help from Vince (billet56) i lowered the rear 3 outer splines.
thanks for the help guys

dude it looked very cool at sparkford today ......fairplay too you ...and thanks for letting me have a go and explaining it too me

Looking good damien.


andy