I have a 69 vw bug engine that i have totally rebuilt but seem to be having firing problems.

Asked by bmfracer95 Feb 15, 2014 at 07:10 PM about the 1969 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Car Customization

Cylinder 2 and 4 are hitting solid and
perform great but 1 and 3 not so
much. These two cylinders hit but not
like 2 and 4 . Iv replaced plugs ,wires  
,distributor cap, and rotor also had my
heads rebuilt but still no luck. I have
two 34mm one barrels as my carbs
and was wondering if gas could be
whats throwing my motor off like this?
Im open to any advice pls help

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cruzbocho answered 5 years ago

have 1970 vw betlee i chek compression #1 120 psi #2 120 psi # 3 5psi #4 130pis low compression #3

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Austin answered 4 years ago

I have a 1974-79 model 1600cc duel port engine on my trike. I also have one cylinder low on compression upon dissasembly I found a damaged piston. I found a kit on ebay that has everything i need to make it 1641 real reasonable.

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