the car runs fine on flat roads but barely gets up hills, bogs down and runs bad. what could cause this problem?
Dec 17, 2012 at 5:36 PM
1965 Volkswagen Beetle Car Runs Fine On Flat Roads Barely Gets Hills Bogs Down
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check to make sure the fuel pump is producing pressure within spec. Also, check to make sure the catalytic converter isn't plugging.
Dec 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM
make sure the points are gapped to .018.
timing to tdc.
has the carb ever been cleaned out??
Roy
timing to tdc.
has the carb ever been cleaned out??
Roy
Dec 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Low fuel pressure might be the problem. Howver there are so many variables that I am going to give you a walk through diagnostic for your situation. Just use the link below to get to it;
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output
Dec 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Wow!!! I thought it was an 05. Sorry for the bad info,
Dec 17, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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