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CAPTINKIRK2000
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1971 VOLKSWAGEN
4 CYL
2WD
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50,000 MILES
This is a 1700cc engine, I put a new solex 1barrel carb on it and cant get to idle. What do I need to do
Thursday, October 21st, 2010 AT 8:04 PM
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Does it have an idle solenoid on the carby?
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Thursday, October 21st, 2010 AT 11:57 PM
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Yes it has an idle solenoid that is powered by coil. I wonder if I need a vacuum distribitor. Mine has no vacuum hookup on distribitor
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010 AT 9:08 PM
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Can you feel the solenoid kick in with the power on? If so, take out and clean the passage with low pressure air, try this.
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