1974 Volkswagen Beetle Will not start

1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RICHMAN123
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I have a 74 super beetle. It ran great, then I let it sit for a year on non-op. I can not get it to start. I checked the aftermarket fuel filter...it's ok. When I add fuel or starter fluid to the carb it runs fine until the starter fluid is expended. My guess is fuel pump? I have about 4-6 gallons of gas in the tank. freshly added.
Nov 8, 2010 at 2:21 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Take the fuel line off the carby and add a length of rubber hose, place it in a small container and crank the engine or add a little starter fluid and run the engine, if no fuel check the pump if fuel check the needle & seat in the carby, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 8, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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RICHMAN123
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It has new fuel and the fuel pump is working. I can not get it to idle. I turned the carb adjust (Big Screw) in all the way and backed it out 2/1/2 to 3 turns. Can not get it to idle.
Nov 23, 2010 at 3:09 PM
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