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Old December 17th 04, 12:44 AM
Max Welton
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On 16 Dec 2004 23:08:55 GMT, C7eca > wrote:

> Hi Y'all,
> I have a idle problem. When I start my 69 beetle, it idles fine.
> Accelerates with a little bogging but otherwise runs fine. When its at
> operational temps the idle rpms rise and lower slowly and then
> eventually the
> engine cuts off, especially at lights. Any ideas?
> The engine is a standard 1600 DP with a 34 Pict carb, mechanical
> fuel pump
> and a SVDA dizzy. Thanks!
> David


Those symptoms sound like carburator icing. What was the air temp at the
time?

Do you have working manifold heat and warm-air intake?

Max
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