My 71 super beatle doesn’t go up hill (no power)
Asked by Mywifesbug May 13, 2024 at 08:27 PM about the 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I did a tune up but engine still has no power. Starts right up,idles fine, revs up
but when I try to go up a hill there’s no power.
2 Answers
beatupchevy answered 2 weeks ago
choke butterfly closing up ? Needle valve adjustment in carb ? Octane booster for the gas tank ?
Check your ignition timing and vacuum advance for correct operation. Retarded (late) ignition timing or valve timing will cause lack of power and the engine will run hot too. Remove the spark plugs. If the tips are white, it's running too lean. Another cause of lack of power. Jim