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914-6 Tue Aug 19, 2025 11:23 am

As above. I have tried all the normal things like checking for air leaks, correct mixture and timing settings..............any thoughts??
thanks

Ian

raygreenwood Tue Aug 19, 2025 12:30 pm

Very common. Center mounted carbs require manifold heating.

The beetles use a tube connected to the exhaust manifold. Watercooled cars either have a ceramic pin cushion heater and/or have a connection to the water jacket. Ray

914-6 Wed Aug 20, 2025 1:41 am

just as i predicted, thanks Ray.



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