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TheVintageVw Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2004 Posts: 679 Location: Porter Ranch California
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Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:51 pm Post subject: Need help identifying parts on my engine |
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I picked up a bus and the PO didnt know much about the engine. All he knew was its an 1835. Could you guys tell me if these are EMPI Kadron knock offs?
What distributor is this?
Any help would be appreciated.
I want to remove the “dial” FPR.
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oprn Samba Member

Joined: November 13, 2016 Posts: 14724 Location: Western Canada
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Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: Need help identifying parts on my engine |
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It looks like you have two left hand carbs instead of a left and right. |
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TheVintageVw Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2004 Posts: 679 Location: Porter Ranch California
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Need help identifying parts on my engine |
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Can anyone tell me if they are EMPI carbs? |
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Glenn  Mr. 010

Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 79442 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Need help identifying parts on my engine |
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oprn wrote: |
It looks like you have two left hand carbs instead of a left and right. |
I might be wrong but Kadrons don't come in left/right versions.
Distributor looks like a 034 (SVDA) copy.
If they are EMPI, they will say EMPI somewhere on the body. _________________ Glenn
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mark tucker Samba Member

Joined: April 08, 2009 Posts: 23950 Location: SHALIMAR ,FLORIDA
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: Need help identifying parts on my engine |
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yikes it sure is dirty.... look for names on the carbs thats a god place to start. |
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FreeBug Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2012 Posts: 4277 Location: deepest, darkest Switzerland
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2019 2:28 am Post subject: Re: Need help identifying parts on my engine |
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Glenn wrote: |
oprn wrote: |
It looks like you have two left hand carbs instead of a left and right. |
I might be wrong but Kadrons don't come in left/right versions.
Distributor looks like a 034 (SVDA) copy.
If they are EMPI, they will say EMPI somewhere on the body. |
Yep, and that's why there are so many linkage issues with them.
Get rid of that regulator, and then check pressure. It might be fine.
Things I like:
-the Kads have a better linkage than the one which come in the kit.
-the carbs have been modified to use vacuum advance
I don't like:
-FPR
-fuel filter in the engine compartment
-smaller pulley
-breather/filler
-what's happening with the plug wires
-carbs' air filters
-the mist oiling the full-flow lines, will probably go away if you address the breather issues |
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earthquake Samba Member

Joined: January 10, 2008 Posts: 3997 Location: SANDY VALLEY, NEVADA
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2019 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Need help identifying parts on my engine |
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I would use another vacuum line off the other carb and a "T" fitting to the distributor, you might be getting some weird pulses at the vacuum diaphragm on the 034 distributor.
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grandpa red Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2018 Posts: 520 Location: Hollister,Ca.
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:59 am Post subject: Re: Need help identifying parts on my engine |
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My EMPI Brosol/Kadron 40/44EIS Carburetors have "Brosol" casted on them.
Are there any markings on yours that don't show in your pics? _________________ '72 Beetle |
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volksworld Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2011 Posts: 2580 Location: formerly NY currently NC
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Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: Need help identifying parts on my engine |
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it didnt used to be that way but newer kadrons or kadrons with rebuild kits in them have lousy needle and seats and are very sensitive to fuel pressure...stick with a regulator ...what you have is one of the crappier styles but still better than nothing...i'd get a better one eventually...usually lettering is on the side of the float bowl |
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