Re: Carburetor And Black Smoke Info (Long)

Posted by El Toro on November 21, 2005 at 07:07:31 from (64.12.117.13):

In Reply to: Re: Carburetor And Black Smoke Info (Long) posted by Allan in NE on November 21, 2005 at 06:13:59:

I had the same problem with a VW super beetle. I bought this 1972 car in 1973 that had the engine
stolen. The thieves left a 1971 engine at the scene and I bought the car & towed it home along with the 71 engine.

The engine was basket case except for the block.
I never had one of these apart so I talked to one of my co-worker's as how to split the case. He said to keep all chisels and screwdrivers away and
showed me where you could pry and split the case.
No gaskets were used between these surfaces.

I had the crank ground .010" under and installed new cylinders & pistons. Had more trouble figuring out where the sheet metal went than anything else. Fired up the engine and it didn't have any power out on the road. Tried everything. Had the carb apart several times.
The engine even smelled hot. Finally called the local VW garage again I think this was the 4th time. I talked to one of their techs and he said
to remove the red plastic plug from the carb. My VW manual said not to adjust this. He said to back the screw out 1 full turn and see if that helps. I backed it out 2 turns and it made the
biggest difference. That was about when the first energy crunch hit the US and I kept the car.
I ran straight 30wt oil year around and it never failed to start even below zero. One of the old piston's had a hole burnt through from running lean. Hal

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