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PostPosted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 2:08 pm    Post subject: Carb backfire, Engine losing revs Reply with quote

1800, standard carbs.
To keep the engine running I have to dab the accelerator, it then runs steady for about 20 seconds at 2000rpm, then it looses revs until i dab it again. Will not idle at all.
No vacuum leaks but I am checking again.


Any ideas? Confused
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vwjosh6070
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 2:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

maaybe your jets need cleaned??? it worked for me... Confused
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