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Reply to "Chesil Speedster - my planned winter overhaul of '98 build"

Gordon, don't forget this is a RHD car, so the South African version matches. However, none of the guys at the shop were even born when this 1970 Beetle was made, and only one "had worked on T1, T2, T3" etc but his knowledge was one of those who claim "I know what I'm doing" when in reality he was simply trying to unbolt the track control arm from the steering box and realign that (!) to make the steering right, rather than winding the track rod arms.. Ah well. Yes, I'll ask around for someone who really does know what they're doing.

As for the carbs, FYI these are the measurements:

Dellorto 40s
34 venturis
Idle jets - 58
Main jets - 145
Main emulsion tubes - no.2
Main air corrector - 175
Pump jets - 33
Starter emulsion tube - no.3
Starter jet - 80
Needle valve - 150

And yes, the floats are probably set wrong (I tried my best but I've nothing to reference what is good/bad), and I absolutely know the accelerator pump is not set correctly. I'm leaving the specialist a printout of all details and requirements. I've already told him I want him to check the fuel pressure and adjust the regulator accordingly.

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