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| | | | Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 319 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 319 | Just recently have my '59 235 on the road after a complete nut-and-bolt. With the engine up to temp pushing the choke knob so the butterfly is all the way open kills it. I have to run with the knob about 1/2" or so out.
Normal? Or does that suggest the carb is set a little lean?
A VW guy trying his hand at a '59 LB fs. Lots to learn, but it's about the journey.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Suggests a vacuum leak around the carb or a gunked up carb. Start her up and get out your unlit propane torch and slowly pass it around the carb. Listen for the engine to speed up. JMO
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