1982 2lr Aircooled

[thebeach2008]

hiya all
ive just purchased a 82 t25 Aircooled 2ltr
the van strarts 1st time and runs fine , except if you press the throttle it cuts out , it does the same when starting up a hill, it cuts out and then re starts fine again, any suggestions would be great , am i right in thinking it is sucking in air from somewhere
cheers gary

[rallyraid]

I,m no expert, but sounds like fuel starvation. check fuel filter for contamination first.

[dugwiththevwbug]

probably air check the balancing pipes that run accross the back of the engine or should i say gearbox end they come loose and throw everything out. spray some easy start at all of the junctions and manifold/ carb junctions and listen for any change in the engine note.
once set up they are a great engine.
also if CU engine as should be if original make sure timing is 5 after top dead centre. check engine no on case as some get CV engines that were for type4's and bays when replaced as CV timing is 4-6 before top dead centre.
regards doug

[dugcati]

^^ what he said regarding the balance pipe and the rubbers that link it up


Check also
*fuel filter in each carb
*fuel filter near tank - replace
* check the fuel lines are not squished anywhere and restricting
* CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR FUEL LINES - they are nigh on 30 years old now and probably ready to split
*Check the breathers under the front wheel arches are not blocked by taking off the filler cap then revving up the engine and keeping the revs up for a min or two

[meehaja]

check fuel filter (right hand side attached to the fuel lines about half way along the body) then check all hoses in the engine are attached properly, including the servo. Where abouts are you?

[thebeach2008]

thanks everyone i shalll give these things a go, hopefully its nothing terminal,i shall keep you updated
cheers

[thebeach2008]

van just dont wanna idle or rev, starts ok but doesnt wanna run , im in peterborough, its a cu engine with twin solex. ive checked the lines and connections and all seems well, how do i find the cone filters in the inlets, if i take the cars off are the jets easy to find
cheers

[murf]

recently had similar prob with mine, posted on here....are you losing the spark?
Easy to check if fuel getting to engine, in which case can count that out. Need to find whether problem electrical or not

murf

[thebeach2008]

not sure re spark do i need to remove all the shround to remove plugs as it seems a tight fit with it on, how can i find your post cheers

[The Reverend Pimp Daddy]

not sure re spark do i need to remove all the shround to remove plugs as it seems a tight fit with it on, how can i find your post cheers

Try this
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... 3#p7500593

[thebeach2008]

thanks rev nice one, cheers

[woodmonkey]

could be points if you have them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rozzo]

try filling your profile in so folks know where you are. there may be someone just around the corner who can help.

also try joining the club and you'll get access to members only section where theres a list of folks willing to help out

how long does it run ok for after you start it? could be no 12v supply to the automatic chokes

[thebeach2008]

hiya i will fill in my profile now,i thought i was a member but have just filled out the members form and submitted it, i was only a forum member, it runs for between 2 to 20 seconds and dies, then re stars again, yesterday the right hand exhaust blew out puffs of black smoke whilst it ran for a few seconds, when it runs its seems to hesitate then die, if i pump rev it revs spluttering up some times and spluters to t stop, it reved for about 10 seconds yesterday quite strogly then died, ill do my profile now, im in peterborough cambs

[thebeach2008]

a quick up date, when you check the exhausts the right handside is getting warm the left cold, so im guessing the problem is on the left