Classic VW BuGs How to Express Clean Restore Rebuild Beetle Carburetor Carb

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In this short video I show you how to clean up and partially restore your Vintage VW Carburetor.
Chris Vallone

[@jamessumilang4783]

This video really helped me. Thanks for walking us thru a basic cleaning. Bug runs a lot smoother. You guys are awesome!!

[@classicvwbugs]

You are very welcome!

[@ToughShiftGarage]

Awesome video. Love it how you don't waste time with bs. Just explaining what is going on. Perfect!

[@classicvwbugs]

Thank you 👍

[@SidUllrich]

WOOOOO!!!! I have been working on my Grandpas 1971 VW after inheriting it 3rd generation a few months ago. Hadn't got it running, but I knew it was something in the fuel system. After using this video (I know very little about cars) I finally got it running today! WOOOOHOOO!!! Thanks so much for putting such good videos on youtube - You're helping keep these awesome cars on the road!

[@zzzdogutube]

Chris, thanks.. It brings back memories.. I owned a 67 back in 75 when I was in high school and had that carb apart many times. Ron

[@andrewjones609]

Hey Chris, just wanted to say thanks for all the great videos. We just bought our 62 Beetle so we are in the learning mode. Great instruction you've been providing.

[@CTmoog]

This is a great video Chris! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@sphereoftheunknown]

Great video. When it come to the "s" wrench, I had to modify one I got at Harbor Freight, because the head was too thick to fit around the back nut. This is on a 1973 standard beetle. I ground it down until it was thin enough to fit between the tube the carb attaches too

[@SpringfieldsPerfecTint]

Great video, very helpful! I am new to working on Classic VW and am having a blast with it. I own a 1966 with a chopped 1956 top, originally built by Airkewld. I bought this from a guy doing a "quick flip" and have spent the last month fixing all of the issues. One of the issues was a rough idle and it would die at a stoplight. I watched this video one time and was able to completely clean out the carb, I also filed and re-gapped the points. The car now runs and idles perfect, no more dying and much more responsive. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@jeffferguson7256]

it also helps to have an air chuck with a rubber end to make a seal on each orifice and jet that you are blowing air through

[@cindyalexander2922]

Awesome video, thank you, Dave from lib lake wa.

[@dwheeler016]

Great video. I bought a 63 beetle that sadly has an Empi carb on it. The car sat for over a year and ran ok for a while, then the fuel pump went out. Replaced that, now the carb is acting like it is possessed. It starts and runs great sometimes, other times not. Sometimes I have to pump the accelerator to keep it running, other times not. I am considering just replacing the carb, but options are limited in the availability of replacement carbs.

[@richardedkins8856]

Great video. Easy for a novice like me to follow. Thanks a ton.

[@matthewlutnick808]

Wonderful video. Thank you so much.

[@Resq28]

Brilliant. Thank you Christopher.

[@classicvwbugs]

you are welcome

[@jimbola77]

Excellent video thank yo for sharing!!!!!

[@markhorowitz8235]

Chris...following your express clean carburetor video and noticed the slotted head on the vertical Air Correction Screw/Jet was damaged and cannot back it out of the carb body - afraid of digging what's left of the head off. Any tricks of the trade on removing that jet for cleaning - the tip for removing the bowl plug with the tail light screw worked great! Thanks

[@chuyrock1622]

Great Job!!!! Larry............

[@jonathanrichards9081]

Great video - perfect!

[@nikivanderschuren1864]

thanks :D great video, helped me a lot ;)

[@spineblaZe]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@tangot2]

Chris, Thanks for the informative video which I followed with a rebuild kit on my 30 PICT-1. My 65 starts great when the choke is closed. Humms right along as it warms up. When the choke is full open it chokes, stalls, and dies. I can hold the accelerator arm into the higher RPMs and it sounds great. It just wont idle when warmed up for anything. One mechanic suggested when I soaked the scum off it opened up vacuum leak at the throttle shaft and I need a new carb. Walking around the VW swap meets seems like everyone has 2 or 3 old carbs to sell. What do you think?

[@crpth1]

Fred Tschirgi - Get a vacuum gauge, it's cheaper and more useful in the long run, than blindly trow parts into the car without certainty. BTW Tip is valid either for a 60 years old Bug or a modern car or bike just out of the showroom. All of them are still glorified air pumps. LOL ;-) On this particular case I would smear a bit of grease on both sides of the butterfly shaft, just enough to temporarily seal any eventual leaks. Them run test before condemning the part. ;-)

[@KenCarsAndGoPros]

How is this different from dropping the two half's in carb cleaner? Letting them soak. I do that and blow the ports out with carb cleaner. This looks more thorough, of course, just curious how much better it is -- and I fear losing all those bearing & screw's.

[@juharuotsalainen6938]

is it possible that the brass of that bigger ball had to tap the pin too deep? can it sink as deep as it goes or does it have to be level with the deck? can it prevent the fuel pump or the ball from working? Are those two balls for the acceleration pump? very good tutorial video you have! weather

[@carslover3509]

great video thanks

[@candrayguzman3545]

Hi Chris I'm have one vw beetle 1970 is autostick you can create one video for fix the level is the problem

[@BeetleJuice1980]

chris please show us a 34pict3-4 when you got time! thanks!

[@davidwhocares3293]

Hi Chris, do you have a video for 36 horse carbs specifically?

[@JamesGodish]

Hey Chris. Love these videos! My 69 Beetle was running rough and gas was running down the carb. Assuming stuck float maybe? Perhaps this cleaning will help? Thanks.

[@classicvwbugs]

maybe a stuck needle and seat, doing this could help.

[@cringe8on2]

Hi there. Nice vid! I was working on a 1964 Ghia - it's my mother's car and I don't have any info in front of me - but I was curious about what you thought of this problem. I can get the car to idle sitting in neutral and it'll idle as long as I let it - but once I start to drive the car in gear - with the clutch in - it'll stall out. But only when I have it moving and in gear. I'm basically popping the clutch to get it running while I'm making turns and whatnot. I can think of a few things but the sitting in place in neutral and constant idle working - has me confused. Any ideas?

[@nheantonio4755]

big help this video! !!

[@latitude6025]

good video thanks. AMG

[@icantintyou]

excellent!

Nice video :-)

[@JamesGodish]

Thanks!

[@4444osho]

Hi Chris, Do you have a video showing how to bench run an engine i.e. the set up needed. Many Thanks, Chet from England

[@classicvwbugs]

Yes I have a video on that already, check my channel or my site

[@emilysawyer2863]

Where can I buy the little faucet looking piece and the little bb I've looked everywhere and can't find a replacement I didn't loose them I took it apart and they weren't in there

[@dinanthardeman491]

What does the text DBP mean on a 30 pict-3 carburator? There are some with and some without the text...

[@thebeatles5009]

Hey Chris great video I’ve got the same carb on my bus and it’s not letting anything through “the faucet” My guess is those B.B’s are clogged but those brass plugs won’t come out for me any suggestions? I cleaned it once and had it flowing but when I took it apart recently I saw what looked like calcium buildup in the diaphragm I’m assuming it’s built up in the faucet tubes as well

[@classicvwbugs]

I would let it sit in a carb dunk over night, they should loosen.

[@thebeatles5009]

Chris Vallone it worked! I’ve got gas flow and even got the engine to fire! Thanks so much! That’s the first time in 40 years!! I’ve got no idea how to set the idle though and idk why but I think it may be leaking out of the accelerator pivot I’m thinking the needle/seat isn’t closing cause it’ll keep slurping the gas I give it until it’s dripping on the engine

[@JohnChristianLien]

I wish you could make a "full carb rebuild" video :\

[@vinaykamat5177]

Hello sir, Do you restore Ponton carborator. If not can you suggest any.

[@domenicaazzolini3492]

Lost the smaller Bebe, do you know the diameter size? Also, do you know where to buy a replacement?

[@dwheeler016]

I bought a Solex carb for my beetle Followed this video and removed all parts, cleaned them. Removed the check balls, cleaned and replaced. So far so good thanks to this video I discovered a bolt and nut in a hole near the lower butterfly. No idea what it does. I removed the bolt for cleaning. The hole is not threaded and goes right into the lower body of the carb next to the lower butterfly. The bolt does not seem to do anything other than block the hole. Does anyone know what is supposed to be there? I need help

[@taylorsanders6222]

hey chris, my bug has a rebuild that didn't did, but I would try to start but it flood??

[@fleamine]

vid on weeber 2 barrel carb cleaned?

[@temag345]

Chris - love your videos. Question: if you switch the stock oil bath air filter with a paper element one, what do you do with the vacuum hose under the carb that used to go to the top of the oil bath?

[@classicvwbugs]

Vacuum hose under the carb? I don't understand.

[@temag345]

@@classicvwbugs it's not actually on the carb - maybe an inch below the carb mount? Comes out on driver's side.

[@classicvwbugs]

@@temag345 its on the manifold?

[@temag345]

@@classicvwbugs don't know what you call this piece - it's literally the piece that the carb is mounted on top of with the two bolts. I always call it the throat - it's where the fuel-air mix drops down into directly underneath the carb butterfly. There is a vacuum port about 1" below the carb mount on this "throat" (it points directly to the left if you are looking at the engine from the rear) that is clearly designed to take a vacuum hose and go somewhere. When I got the car, it was connected to one of the two vacuum ports on top of the oil bath air filter. Wish I could give you a pic - damn KZbin.

[@VallonesRCHobby]

@@temag345 You can put a rubber boot "hat" on that.

[@27yearcoach]

Would like to see the same for a 34 pic carb.

[@CastleIslandMarine]

What is the thread size on the bolt you referred to as a tail light lense bolt used to remove that part to get to the ball bearing?

[@classicvwbugs]

I think a 4 or 5mm

[@kevinwatsin5700]

I have a solex h30 31 pict on my rail buggy. has a horrible dead spot right off idle. I noticed it doesn't spray fuel out the tube unless you pump the throttle 3 or 4 times. do u think a simple clean as yall done could cure this problem? it idles beautiful and runs great but hits that dead spot off idle and going thru the gears. But once your going thru the gears you can just give it more gas and itll come out the dead spot. thanks for your input.

[@Klopp1302]

I'm having the same problem with my 30/31, did you get this figured out? Thanks!

[@kevinwatsin5700]

not yet. I thought I had it figured out but it started doing it again.

[@MrMrsregor]

maybe a weak or dying fuel pump

[@skullbuchanan1]

i am having a problem with my bug. i was told its a carb problem. when i come to a stop it sounds like it wants to stall and some times it does. im not sure if i adjusted the carb right or put it on right. im not a machanic and just learning wile i go. is there any advice you can give on putting a carb on and properly adjusting it. thanks for ur time.

[@otakufied5057]

make sure your wire to the idle solenoid(on left bottom) is hooked up and not frayed. had same problem and found wire was not attached, fixed problem

[@ronaldteves5305]

Hello my friend i woulk like to ask if how many minutes does a 1 liter takes on a idle mode,because my carburator right now have a problem it only takes 20minutes to consume 1 liter of gasoline on idle mode.

[@classicvwbugs]

You are running a little rich, it should be 23 min at 1500 rpms.

[@sarvjitdeol9622]

ਖੁਸ਼ ਕੀਤੇ 👍

[@StaticLowLife]

Idle mixture screw 5,5-6 turns out, did i hear that correctly? Trying to get the correct settings for my new 30 pict - 1 carb hooked up on a 1500 engine. Read somewhere today that 1,25-1,5 turns was correct so being a bit confused

[@edvin96wenden]

5 half turns is what he meant so that would translate to 2.5 full turns

[@StaticLowLife]

+edvin wenden that sounded more reasonable :-)

[@monchysuarez4857]

hi Chris what is the difference between a 30 PICT-1 and a 30 PICT-2?

[@classicvwbugs]

I think some jetting or ports in the carb. usually a 30 pict 2 is a 68-69 carb, and they had to abide by new emission standards.

[@Bonnachill865]

could it be the fuel pump?

[@joecuevas8840]

I did everything as you did, my only problem was i could not get out the one large bb that you used tail light screw to remove. I also hit down further then it was originally , my question is, is that okay? I was not able to remove it, therefore couldn't clean it and also moved it further down. Eveything else was done correctly, will i be okay?

[@classicvwbugs]

you moved what further down?

[@joecuevas8840]

+Chris Vallone the large bb. where he uses the tail light screw to lift it up, once it's lifted the BB rolls out. I put the carb back on , and it's working fine, thanks

[@JoseRodriguez-vw5mo]

Chris Vallone it's there a serial number on the carb to know what carb kit to buy...or how do I figuer that out?...hope you can help

[@victorzamora9998]

Chris Vallone I have a 71 vw and the carb it's missing the jet that you pull out on the 1:14 and when I take off from a stop sign I have to press the accelerator many times or it will die on me...you think thats the problem?

[@classicvwbugs]

could be, what carb do you have on there? Many times that hesitation is a good cleaning that is needed on the carb.

[@victorzamora9998]

Chris Vallone I have the Solex 34 pict3

[@elitefleet6402]

Hi can you help in this vid when i do my throttle valve it will not pump the fuel out. i have stripped it all i think and cleaned it. why am i not getting the fuel up?

[@classicvwbugs]

You should take the pins out and all the lil BB balls, and really do a soaking on the body of the carb and shoot carb cleaner in it.

[@Bonnachill865]

hi Chris, I have a Volkswagen Beetle which I recently put a new carburetor on I took it to a professional to have it adjusted and about a month later it started missing and it wasn't getting the correct amount of fuel, I took it back to the professional and he told me the fuel filter needs replaced, what do you think

[@classicvwbugs]

Blake Graham Did you drive the bug often during that time after adjusting? Or did the car sit a bit?

[@Bonnachill865]

It was drove every other day

[@classicvwbugs]

Blake Graham sounds like a fuel pump or needle and seat in carb.

[@Bonnachill865]

Could it also be the fuel filter?

[@crpth1]

Blake Graham - For goodness sake. A fuel filter for these cars cost pennies. Are usually transparent (so can be easily checked) and on top clog fairly easy due to: Small size, tank full of decades of "things" floating in there and even rust from the tank itself... So what's the doubt about spending less than 5 minutes to change it? ;-)

[@malcolmmathers2690]

criss i have just rebuilt my motor and fitted new carbi not sure how to wire up fuel solenoid and choke can you please advise me

[@classicvwbugs]

+malcolm mathers You can make a Y cable, the two ends go to the idle solenoid and to the choke, then the single end goes to the positive on the coil.

[@malcolmmathers2690]

thanks chris

[@SuperDsimons]

Please show a 34 pict 3

[@jimmyjames6267]

Should be doing this on a bench away from those nice cars! 😉

[@danielarizmendi4006]

i just bought a 30 pict 1 carburetor would it work if my current carburetor is a 34 pict 3 ?

[@classicvwbugs]

+Danny Doreeto you would need an adapter

[@ryangallagher7262]

If your stock carb is a 34 pict 3 stay with it. The 30 pict 1 will not only need the adapter but also need bigger jets and still won't even put out as much power as the stock 34 pict 3. I have a '74 standard and I've had both types on it, I speak from experience.

[@JoseRodriguez-vw5mo]

Chris Vallone what it's your email?

[@kg7yts187]

My carb has like 7 gas leaks, is it repairable

[@crpth1]

KG7YTS - Sure it is, all depends on time/money/will. If it's a few gaskets/jets job, no worries. If it's a major overhaul (ex. butterfly shaft leakage) than might be easier/faster to simply replace it. With this said I never HAD to put a new carburetor. Unless it's physically broken/cracked. Can always be revived. ;-)

[@caduceus33]

Larry, for heaven's sake, wear gloves when handling gasoline and carb clean!

[@Geoffh777]

That's not an accelerator solenoid, it's a fuel cut-off solenoid that shuts off the fuel when the key is turned off. This stops a hot engine running on.

[@ryangallagher7262]

Why not pre fill your float bowl to avoid wear on your starter?

[@theedrstrangelove]

Electromagnetic cut off jet

[@bottmar1]

Over the last fifty three years I have found that so many of these Solex carburetors have lousy idle characteristics. Terrible compared to American car carburetors. Wet days bring out the worst problems where the engine won't idle at all. Other times it seems like there could be dirt in the idle circuit, so many times over the years I have removed the idle mixture screws, blew air in the circuit and readjusted the screws while idling but hardly ever get good results. In American cars this works quite often but not these lousy Solex carbs. What I am hoping to hear from someone is a modification to these VW carbs. that will cure this idle trouble. Cleaning is not the cure. I have even had this idle problem show up on several brand new China made carbs for VW cars and even with new manifolds that should not be carbon plugged. Perhaps there is an idle jet that should changed for a bigger one. Remember, normal common carburetor maintenance and repair is just not the answer to this highly common problem. Any ideas? Thanks.

[@tecate9408]

Stay German whenever possible best advice if you need replacement. I had an old 28 pict on a dual port that was losing fuel out the throttle plate bushings. I got sold some empi 38 egas hated it. Made yet another mistake bought chinese 34 pict 3 clone, straight up junk. Now looking for German and they are asking 400.00 insanity!!

[@DenAldis-cs6ld]

Ll66

[@candrayguzman3545]

Hi Chris I'm have one vw beetle 1970 is autostick you can create one video for fix the level is the problem