New bug owner

Just joined from Citrus Heights. Got my first vw (69 bug) 3 days ago and in the process of getting it to run right.

Welcome!

Nice!! Welcome to the group!!

Welcome, nice bug. I am in Citrus Heights also.

Welcome to the club.

What part of Citrus Heights are you in?

Welcome to the site..Kyle

Riverside and 80

welcome and get ready for a summer of fun

WELCOME! GOOD TO HAVE ANOTHER DUBBER ABOARD

Welcome aboard, I too reside in C/H!!!

thanks for the welcome . and sorry i missed the meet today bug not running right . and breck u ride also, i have an old skool honda bobber.

Yes I do ride! But just traded the bike last month. I needed more be be stuff!

What's wrong with the bug. You gotta get it running for Sunday.

Welcome!!

Not sure i think it just need's carb adjustment maybe timing. ihave a solex 30/31 and a 009 dizzy on a dual 1600and it just dont feal rite. have a vw original 34 pic 3 but didnt like the flat spot i got when i put it on with the 009.

That is a problem with the 009. You will have a little flat spot. Do you have electronic ignition? If not it helps a little.

Thank you. I will have to try it . I am going to try to make it sunday but not sure if the bug will might have to bring the bike . need window ruber for the door's .

A nice set of dual Weber 40 IDFs would clear that right up too.

I am just sayin' ...

Yeah i would like to get a dual setup soon . Let me know if u hear anyone selling a set of the dual weber's please .thank you.Also need to do wirering last guy used all red wire's . good idea. LOL ..

Work out your current issues first before you go modifying it.
You should go through the complete tuneup process - and carb adjustment process.
be sure not to try to set the idle with the choke step arm. The idle is the big screw on the left.
A 30/31 is a little small for a 1600, but could be re-jetted. It should be satisfactory for basic driving as is if everything is right.

A valve adjustment will work wonders and is often overlooked. Part of the tune up.
Yes, the electronic points will boost performance a bit.

thank you Jim...Yes want to get it to run right befor any upgrades.. did complet tune up and it helped a little but i think the timing is still off a bit.. it sounds like it is trying to fire to soon and it is popping...

Timing is part of the tune up. They will run and idle even if the timing is way off, but not well.
Have someone help you do the timing to be sure. Start at the factory recommended setting.

If you don't have a copy of "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive" by John Muir, you need one.
You can pick them up used on Amazon for about $15.
All this is covered in it in easy to understand language.
It's the best $15 or $20 you can spend on the car.

I got the book about two months befor the bug and then thought i need one to work on, to see how much i learnd, and come to find out it is easier to read and say hey i can do this, well im learning the hard way..lol. but it has come along way seance... i will play with the timing a little more..... thank you i will let you know how it turns out..