1965 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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1965 vw beetle. Right side of engine not getting hot. No power on acceleration with backfire. What would cause this?
Dec 27, 2012 at 4:28 AM
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FREEMBA
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check for an ignition system problem on that side of the engine such as fouled spark plugs, burned spark plug wires etc.

Also check that the carburetor is supplying fuel to that side of the engine. (adjust carb jets which feed fuel to that side of the engine).
Is your carb. a one barrel or a two barrel?

Does the engine idle smoothly?
Dec 27, 2012 at 4:59 AM
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EXOVCDS
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Valve adjustment.... valves are too tight!

Thomas
Dec 27, 2012 at 5:07 AM
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Firing order 1 4 3 2

Looking at engine:

3 1
4 2

Thomas
Dec 27, 2012 at 6:46 PM