I remember doing that on a guys Vauxhall velox, I turned up at his house 30 seconds later it was running like a dream, the guy thought I was an automotive Jesus laying hands 😂
Hi Mike. An old good tip that works most of the time. However, have you noticed the sparks come around cylinder 1 spark plug cap when you rev the engine? That might explain some hesitation of your engine.
Are all those sparks on the right hand side normall??? Don't like there being a fuel filter in the engine bay either... Sparks... Fuel.. eeek Careful bud! I like the tips tho! Be safe dude!
The same thing happened to our 64 beetle. Carb was dirty and we took it over to our mechanic’s house and he did the same thing. Now it runs great and hasn’t had a issue with it since. Great Video and Thanks for the tip! 👍👉🚘
Thanks Mike for always taking the time to share your knowledge and insight. I remember as a kid my dad doing this to his Ruby Red 64 Beetle. Bring's back memories. Thumbs Up !
i notice you have your fuel line zipped to your coil, is that a good idea? my coil gets so Hot you can touch it cant be good for fuel line so i got mine zipped away from the coil should my coil get that hot?
Thanks man I think you solved the whole problem. I put too much carburetor cleaner on it and it was backfiring and after driving it for 50 minutes s would stall at the stop sign only start after a five minute wait and then you’re able to drive another 30 minutes. I did what you did there, it seemed to solve the whole problem and I was looking for all numbers and people to call in South Florida. There’s only two guys in the area that do them. The last guy butchered my car. It’s actually a Sandrail and the other place I haven’t tried yet though this seem to solve the problem. You probably save me about 800 bucks and the worst part about it is I was trying to do preventive maintenance and I put too much carburetor cleaner down there
I picked up some sediment from the bottom of the tank which clogged my jets. Did this trick and it’s purring like a kitten once again. Saved me from having to remove the jets and clean them. Much appreciated!
I think before i install my gas tank on my beetle restoration i am going to clean and treat it for rust, get new fuel line and get a see through fuel filter. it seems like the biggest problem with VW carbs is keeping the dirt out. not going to run them without filtesr like some of these guys and seal it good around the air filter plates good
And it actually did work on a 1600 combi t2 motor! Incredible, I was fighting with it since days trying to find a solution an a stalling when warm motor. Great tips thank you for sharing. Is a carb cleaning with a professional still recommended after doing this?
Thanks, I thought my fuel pump was failing, my Holley is only 8 months, but I did notice the fuel wasn’t a nice stream like before, I tied your way and it definitely helped, it’s still not perfect but hopefully I won’t stall in the middle of the road again. I will have to remove the jets I think to clean it more.
Thank you so much for this tip. My Vw 1200 is used once a week, covered, care for etc Yesterday I took it out and the motor was fine while idling but disgruntled in 2nd gear or above. This morning I tried your tip (and yes there is a technique to it) six times through the rev ranges and she’s all good again! Thank you!
I ran out of fuel on my old land rover, just rolled into service station then filled up, didn't run after that, I learned this trick from an old guy, got me home after that.
@@Mikefngarage Thats hilarious. Looks exactly like its arcing all over at high rpms but now that im watching for a cob web I can see that too. I was thinking man that thing is running smooth as hell for having all that arcing going on. You could pop wheelies if you got that arc under control. lol. Have a great one brother!
Nice tip! Did you swap the motor on this car; I don’t recall the quiet pack muffler on it; I believe it had stock pea shooters and the motor was earlier?
Yes I did. I put the extreme budget 1600 build in it. Man this car rips. you would not believe a 16 single pulls it. I ported the heads Exhaust ports behind the valves are super restricted stock. Has a cam similar to the engle 110. OMG pulls really hard and the top end is even pretty good.
So when I press on the gas a little too hard or too quickly it sputters but I was going to replace the fuel filter will that not work ? And I want to try your method I just don’t want to flood the carb or mess anything up
sounds like it could be lean. It works just fine I have done hundreds of carbs like that and never ruined anything. Just kinda loud and scary but you get used to it.
@@Mikefngarage I’m having a shifting issues like it’s really hard for me to find reverse I unscrewed the shifter and tried adjusting it I think it helped a little bit reverse it hard to get so I ordered the stock shifter that’s comes with the reverse lockout plate I’m going to put that on and see if that helps the shift coupler is like brand new it looks like and the the bushing looks good too
hey I had to watch that myself behind the tubes on the right side there were some cobb webs I think they were blowing. didnt feel any misfires just a lean idle.
Same issues with my 78 SB Vert started with changing out the tank that was filled with rust debris and new filter ...Still stalling out at traffic lights. Dismantled and Cleaned the carb. Put a few ounces of Sea Foam in the tank . Still stalling out at lights or when pressing the throttle it kinda wants to die unless I give a few pumps of the throttle but it idling much better. So I'll give this a try and post my results.... Whats your opinion about running No Ethanol fuel instead. Oh by the way I remove the fuel injection system and went with carbs instead.
I saw cross fire on the 1 and 2 bank when you d revved
I remember doing that on a guys Vauxhall velox, I turned up at his house 30 seconds later it was running like a dream, the guy thought I was an automotive Jesus laying hands 😂
Hi Mike. An old good tip that works most of the time. However, have you noticed the sparks come around cylinder 1 spark plug cap when you rev the engine? That might explain some hesitation of your engine.
Oh, wow! Those were substantial! What WAS that, Mike?
Yo Mike, you need new plug wires--arcing on 1 and 2...
Good eyes! 👍
You beat me to it. Noticed it right away also.
Ya. I see it now that you point it out. Good eye
How can you tell?
Holy smokes, I see it now. Can't that cause a rough idle too? 😂
Oh my, it’s mike again. What has he got up his sleeve today? I did not know this trick but I do now! Thanks. 👍👍👍😎😎😎
😊👍Making the best out of that daily-driver misery . Love the bug
Are all those sparks on the right hand side normall??? Don't like there being a fuel filter in the engine bay either... Sparks... Fuel.. eeek
Careful bud! I like the tips tho! Be safe dude!
You see those sparks on the right? Where the wire cover came off area!!! VW POWER!
The same thing happened to our 64 beetle. Carb was dirty and we took it over to our mechanic’s house and he did the same thing. Now it runs great and hasn’t had a issue with it since. Great Video and Thanks for the tip! 👍👉🚘
Thanks Mike for always taking the time to share your knowledge and insight. I remember as a kid my dad doing this to his Ruby Red 64 Beetle. Bring's back memories. Thumbs Up !
Whatever the issue with your VW, Mike shows you how to fix it !!
i notice you have your fuel line zipped to your coil, is that a good idea? my coil gets so Hot you can touch it cant be good for fuel line so i got mine zipped away from the coil should my coil get that hot?
Thanks man I think you solved the whole problem. I put too much carburetor cleaner on it and it was backfiring and after driving it for 50 minutes s would stall at the stop sign only start after a five minute wait and then you’re able to drive another 30 minutes. I did what you did there, it seemed to solve the whole problem and I was looking for all numbers and people to call in South Florida. There’s only two guys in the area that do them. The last guy butchered my car. It’s actually a Sandrail and the other place I haven’t tried yet though this seem to solve the problem. You probably save me about 800 bucks and the worst part about it is I was trying to do preventive maintenance and I put too much carburetor cleaner down there
The problem is that these days most guys who work on old vw's did not work on them back in the days when they were just cool cheap used cars.
I picked up some sediment from the bottom of the tank which clogged my jets. Did this trick and it’s purring like a kitten once again. Saved me from having to remove the jets and clean them. Much appreciated!
how long is 'sitting a while'? I mean, mine will sit for 2 - 4 months without starting, but is that long enough to cause some issues?
I think before i install my gas tank on my beetle restoration i am going to clean and treat it for rust, get new fuel line and get a see through fuel filter. it seems like the biggest problem with VW carbs is keeping the dirt out. not going to run them without filtesr like some of these guys and seal it good around the air filter plates good
Thank you so much Mike. What an easy fix. The Split bus runs better than before. Now to find out whats wrong with the 6v dynamo on my 64 Bug
And it actually did work on a 1600 combi t2 motor! Incredible, I was fighting with it since days trying to find a solution an a stalling when warm motor. Great tips thank you for sharing.
Is a carb cleaning with a professional still recommended after doing this?
I have a very similar Volkswagen in my mg td replica and it has issues with the jets right now so I’ll try this tomorrow!
Thanks, I thought my fuel pump was failing, my Holley is only 8 months, but I did notice the fuel wasn’t a nice stream like before, I tied your way and it definitely helped, it’s still not perfect but hopefully I won’t stall in the middle of the road again. I will have to remove the jets I think to clean it more.
Nice tip, remember doing that on some on my early cars.
Hi Mike can this trick be used on twin carbs though I'd need 3 hands.
I'm going to try this on my bus!!! Thank you!
Never even seen this car before!!! Another gem. You must have a damn big garage, Mike
lots of garages. let me say.
Great tip, Thanks
Pretty sure that's in the Muir manual.
Mike would you cover just one barrel at a time on a dual weber idf set up?
done it many times on those. easier than taking them apart on the side of the road. 1 barrel at a time. perfect
@@Mikefngarage thank you mike!!!
Is it the same trick when you have two carbs like I do on my 1976 VW Type 4 engine, or is it more tricky 🤠 ?
Cool video, thanks. Thomas
Thank you so much for this tip.
My Vw 1200 is used once a week, covered, care for etc
Yesterday I took it out and the motor was fine while idling but disgruntled in 2nd gear or above.
This morning I tried your tip (and yes there is a technique to it) six times through the rev ranges and she’s all good again! Thank you!
Ah yes, the old Gypsy Tune up!
yea that is one I have heard but I was thinking of another. ha ha.
Awesome trick
Mumble
Did anybody else see the sparks on the right side of the engine bay
it was webs. yea not sparks. looked like them but no sparks.
I ran out of fuel on my old land rover, just rolled into service station then filled up, didn't run after that, I learned this trick from an old guy, got me home after that.
Plug wires are arcing on right side Mike.
watched that It was the cobb webs flinging out behind the tubes. ha ha. looks like sparks.
@@Mikefngarage Thats hilarious. Looks exactly like its arcing all over at high rpms but now that im watching for a cob web I can see that too. I was thinking man that thing is running smooth as hell for having all that arcing going on. You could pop wheelies if you got that arc under control. lol. Have a great one brother!
@@dmwgreywolf1123 yea there was no misfire at all under a load. Only lean idle.
Nice tip! Did you swap the motor on this car; I don’t recall the quiet pack muffler on it; I believe it had stock pea shooters and the motor was earlier?
Yes I did. I put the extreme budget 1600 build in it. Man this car rips. you would not believe a 16 single pulls it. I ported the heads Exhaust ports behind the valves are super restricted stock. Has a cam similar to the engle 110. OMG pulls really hard and the top end is even pretty good.
@@Mikefngarage sweet cars that you have. I like the green ragtop a lot; you put some blood sweat and tears into it. Came out sweet! 😉
Super clean bug!!
So when I press on the gas a little too hard or too quickly it sputters but I was going to replace the fuel filter will that not work ? And I want to try your method I just don’t want to flood the carb or mess anything up
sounds like it could be lean. It works just fine I have done hundreds of carbs like that and never ruined anything. Just kinda loud and scary but you get used to it.
@@Mikefngarage so you think me giving what you did in the video a shot should fix my my issue I’ll try it
@@Mikefngarage I’m having a shifting issues like it’s really hard for me to find reverse I unscrewed the shifter and tried adjusting it I think it helped a little bit reverse it hard to get so I ordered the stock shifter that’s comes with the reverse lockout plate I’m going to put that on and see if that helps the shift coupler is like brand new it looks like and the the bushing looks good too
Love the color on ur bug, is that bahama blue?
L391 pastel bleau
Great info
Awesome 👏
That trick takes three people for a set of IDAs,..kool
Shade Tree tune up
Yea that might have been it.
Excellent video
Your 1 and 2 spark plug wires are arching. Awesome tip btw!
Cool, thanks
hey I had to watch that myself behind the tubes on the right side there were some cobb webs I think they were blowing. didnt feel any misfires just a lean idle.
@@Mikefngarage Ha Ha I thought it might be those pesky cobwebs !! although it did kinda look like sparks.
@@mattstick1man563 fooled me at first too. really looked like sparks. then I looked again and it was webs.
Same issues with my 78 SB Vert started with changing out the tank that was filled with rust debris and new filter ...Still stalling out at traffic lights.
Dismantled and Cleaned the carb. Put a few ounces of Sea Foam in the tank . Still stalling out at lights or when pressing the throttle it kinda wants to die unless I give a few pumps of the throttle but it idling much better. So I'll give this a try and post my results.... Whats your opinion about running No Ethanol fuel instead. Oh by the way I remove the fuel injection system and went with carbs instead.