Solex 34 Pict 3 VW Beetle Carb Clean and Rebuild

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2020
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    Cleaning and rebuilding a Solex 34 Pict 3 for a friend of mine. This is off of his 1973 VW Beetle. The carb was pretty dirty, lots of sediment inside the bowl and the accelerator pump. If you enjoy this video, please be sure to give it a "Like" and consider subscribing to our channel.
    #vw_beetle_carb #carb_rebuild #solex_34
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  • @davejohnson3376
    @davejohnson3376 2 місяці тому +2

    The thing that impressed me most is that you went to the correct drawer in your toolbox every time. I’ve had the same toolbox for 25 years and still need 3 attempts to get the right one. 😂

  • @forgemientka3820
    @forgemientka3820 2 роки тому +7

    Great video !!! I still refer to this video every time I rebuild my carb or even freshen it up. No rambling, no story telling about how your brothers cousin’s friends mom had a bug in the 70s. Just straight and too the point :)

  • @lazyafternoon6117
    @lazyafternoon6117 Рік тому +1

    Never been so stoked to see a lectrosonics tweaker in a VW video!🤘🏽 thanks for the video!

  • @rocketbass88
    @rocketbass88 2 роки тому +2

    I appreciate this style of video. More show, less tell. I’ll be using this video tomorrow to rebuild my first one.
    I find the music relaxing, for what it’s worth. 🤷‍♂️

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  2 роки тому

      Thank you Eric...Good luck with your rebuild, I'm sure you'll have no problem...

  • @EpicVitto
    @EpicVitto Рік тому +1

    love this video! used it for tear down and rebuild. I played at half speed for the rebuild. made following along extremely easy. My 73 is running again, thanks for the help!

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  Рік тому

      Awesome! Glad it helped you out!

    • @cyprianskiba8768
      @cyprianskiba8768 Рік тому

      How do you play at half the speed?

    • @EpicVitto
      @EpicVitto Рік тому +1

      @@cyprianskiba8768 click the gear on the bottom right next to the full screen button. It has playback speed as an option in the menu that will popup. Hope this helps.

  • @meganmorris3624
    @meganmorris3624 3 роки тому +1

    The Solex 34 Pict 3 in the Super Beetle that I just bought is leaking like a sieve. I feel pretty good about rebuilding it after viewing your video. Thank you!

    • @whatsstefon
      @whatsstefon 3 роки тому +1

      Do it, it’s not difficult. Take your time.
      One thing to remember that appears to be forgotten in the video was to remove the check ball in the float chamber. Use one of the long screws from the tail light assembly. Unscrew the brass grub screw and the ball will drop out. Do not lose it. Lots of folks forget to clean this.

  • @mollybrowning896
    @mollybrowning896 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks John it looks like a brand new one! Can't wait to try it out. The video is great enjoyed it.

  • @akmalmahmoud5918
    @akmalmahmoud5918 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the video

  • @juniorclassicvwbugs924
    @juniorclassicvwbugs924 2 роки тому +2

    Nice video John.

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  2 роки тому

      Thank you..!

    • @juniorclassicvwbugs924
      @juniorclassicvwbugs924 2 роки тому +1

      John have you ever had a replacement carb that the fuel inlet came off? I have a aftermarket Chinese carb and the fuel inlet tubing came off. Brain storming how to install it back until I refurbish my solex; I am waiting on the rebuilt kit.

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  2 роки тому

      @@juniorclassicvwbugs924 I've not experienced that personally, but I've heard of many others who have. I wouldn't try to press it back in, I'd tap it and put a threaded inlet on it...I've got a video where I did that procedure...

  • @ACVW1967
    @ACVW1967 Рік тому +1

    初めまして。日本からです!
    スロットルシャフトから2次エアーを吸いませんか?今それで悩んでいます😅
    わかりやすい動画をありがとうございます!😊🙏

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  Рік тому

      ありがとう。ビデオがお役に立てば幸いです!

  • @SimiNelsonFamily
    @SimiNelsonFamily Рік тому +1

    Just wondering if you also remove the ball check valve in the accelerator pump to clean and de-gunk it, and check/replace throttle shaft bushings. I’ve seen many carbs that needed these two things in order to get the carb working properly.

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  Рік тому +1

      The bushings on this carb did not need to be replaced. It was only about 10 years old and had limited mileage. Luckily, they were tight, no vacuum leaks or anything like that. Same with the ball check valve. If it had been on older carb and nastier, I would've removed it and cleaned as well. The ultrasonic cleaner does a really good job. I do have an older carb that I'll be rebuilding some time this spring. The bushings will need to be replaced. I'll do another more in depth video on it.

  • @SamehSaleh
    @SamehSaleh 3 роки тому +1

    When you can consider the butterfly warn out and you need to change it?

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  3 роки тому

      Check it for excessive play (up/down)...should be minimal...I don't know if any exact tolerances exists..

  • @michaelbevan3285
    @michaelbevan3285 2 роки тому +3

    nice video but I'd prefer if you just did away with the music and explained why you remove each part and what to look for.

  • @kecknj
    @kecknj Рік тому +1

    Great vid! I am thinking about picking up an ultrasonic cleaner just for this job. What size do you have? Is 6L enough?

  • @theedrstrangelove
    @theedrstrangelove Рік тому +1

    Use chemtool carb cleaner. It's 40 bucks but you can clean a dozen with one gallon. The parts come out looking new.

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  Рік тому

      I'll give that a try in the future...I've never used it before..thanks for the tip...!

    • @bruceplumisto
      @bruceplumisto 8 місяців тому

      I use the Chem dip, I just put the gallon can inside my sonic cleaner tank, it had water in it, and made the Chem dip warm with the sonic going. Worked well.

  • @silverclub65
    @silverclub65 3 роки тому +2

    John, that long thin jet at 17.00, how many winds out does it have to be please?

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  3 роки тому +2

      That is the Volume control screw. It's used to set the idle mixture.Before setting the Volume Control screw, turn the Bypass Screw (the larger screw in the left side) out 2.5 full turns, which is the initial setting.
      Screw the Volume Control Screw in GENTLY until it bottoms out, then unscrew it exactly 2.5 full turns. This is the initial setting.

    • @lawrenceevans9208
      @lawrenceevans9208 3 роки тому +1

      @@kentuckyhotwheels thanks John.

  • @monkeysuncle2816
    @monkeysuncle2816 10 місяців тому +1

    What causes a PICT 34 carb to sound like it's bubbling / gurgling after shutting off the (warmed up) engine?

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  10 місяців тому +1

      Make sure your heat risers aren't clogged...put your hand on the base of your carb after you've ran it for 15 minutes or so and see if it's freezing...

    • @monkeysuncle2816
      @monkeysuncle2816 10 місяців тому +1

      @@kentuckyhotwheels turned out there was a HUGE chunk of crud in my carb float valve. Like 2mm²!! Sprayed it out with cleaner and compressed air and we're back in business!

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  10 місяців тому +1

      Awesome! Glad you found the issue..@@monkeysuncle2816

  • @Tiaguini77
    @Tiaguini77 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks John! May I ask where did you buy the rebuild kit? and in general repair parts for the Beetle? I have a 1955 VW Beetle, and I would like to know a trusty place to buy those.

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  3 роки тому +1

      I didn't buy the rebuild kit, the person that I rebuilt it for did..I'm pretty sure that he purchased it from dunebuggywarehouse.com/

    • @mohawkman7836
      @mohawkman7836 2 роки тому +2

      One good place to buy parts and kits for your VW is probably Jbugs. I have a 1973 super beetle I’m restoring

    • @Tiaguini77
      @Tiaguini77 2 роки тому

      Thank you, both!

  • @newvilla8115
    @newvilla8115 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, is it difficult to change the bushings?

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  2 роки тому

      Not with the proper tools. Take your time, be patient..

  • @rogermoore6118
    @rogermoore6118 3 роки тому +1

    What size is your cleaner? Is it 6L or 10L

  • @randall1959
    @randall1959 Рік тому

    I wish you would have slowed it down or explained the shims in the fuel inlet. I don't have any idea which are the correct ones.

  • @bullardfarms
    @bullardfarms 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for doing the video. On the idle air bypass, how much resistance should there be to turning it for adjustment. Mine is so loose it would possibly vibrate and turn. Is the o-ring round or does it have square shoulders? Thanks!

    • @kentuckyhotwheels
      @kentuckyhotwheels  Рік тому +1

      O ring should be round. And there should be resistance. Most new o rings will need a little lube at first just so there isn't too much resistance.

    • @bullardfarms
      @bullardfarms Рік тому +1

      @@kentuckyhotwheels thank you

  • @williamgoolsby6954
    @williamgoolsby6954 Рік тому

    To Fast! Need to slow down and explain what you are doing

  • @my55chevy43
    @my55chevy43 2 роки тому +1

    The music. Yuck