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the2ems -> Cuts out (9/2/2007 3:27:21 AM)

I am trying to get a 1965 beetle running which I believe has had a recent engine re-build. It has new distributor, points and condenser. And I have just fitted a new carb. The starter isn't up to much, as sometimes it seems to be sticking and the engine won't turn. Then I can go back and the engine whizzes over.
Prior to fitting the carb I was having difficulty starting. It starts better now, but always after a couple of minutes it just cuts out. It's driving me crazy, and I am not really that mechanically minded. I can take things apart and put them back together, and even follow basic test instructions. But I just don't know where to start looking to sort this out.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.[:o]

  
Smokin Dog -> RE: Cuts out (11/5/2007 4:24:59 PM)

   Just a guess, sounds like a couple of things, #1  the valves
   will get tight, and cause it to cut out when it warms up, adjust the valves. #2  The condenser could be the wrong valve if it's after market, need on for the VW, also check the
 points gap.

  

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