my `76 GOLF 3dr

[Water Boy]

Just a suggestion i wouldnt pay...

[Oneofthegreats]

About time you got this thing running again Jarred.

I've had a go at tuning twin dellorto's on my old esky using a piece of garden hose.

Got it pretty bloody close. But the jetting was spot on to start with.

[99gti]

About time we had updates from you.

[Preen59]

Just a suggestion i wouldnt pay...

Sorry dude that sounded a little harsh.

[Jarred]

yea, tis true. About time I got it going again. Glad I have though.

The tuning atm is pretty decent, not overly rich, and not lean, but with unknown jets, I think it's being overfuelled still, so I really am hoping new jets will help out the tune alot.

ATM, I won't be paying anyone to tune it, there are plenty of folk on here willing to lend a hand, or some advice, which is always good and much appreciated. The only thing I'll have trouble with is the jets. I've ordered standard jets, which may be too big still, as the DGAV was standard on 2L escort and cortinas (for eg) so I might still be oversized.

The other issue, is that I've no choke at all, which means I have to find a compromise with the tuning, to have some form of coldstart capabilities. For example, now it idles at about 950-1050rpm when warm, which means when cold it idles at about 500-600rpm (approx, after 30-40sec rev/warm up).
While it idles comfortably at 850odd rpm when warm, this makes the cold idle much too low, basically non existant, meaning it'll stall all, untill warmed up.

I'm not sure if this is making much sense, but yea, I've got my work cut out to get it going right. Once I've rebuilt/rejetted it, I'll post up again, and let you all know how I've gone/if I need help!

[Preen59]

yea, tis true. About time I got it going again. Glad I have though.

The tuning atm is pretty decent, not overly rich, and not lean, but with unknown jets, I think it's being overfuelled still, so I really am hoping new jets will help out the tune alot.

ATM, I won't be paying anyone to tune it, there are plenty of folk on here willing to lend a hand, or some advice, which is always good and much appreciated. The only thing I'll have trouble with is the jets. I've ordered standard jets, which may be too big still, as the DGAV was standard on 2L escort and cortinas (for eg) so I might still be oversized.

The other issue, is that I've no choke at all, which means I have to find a compromise with the tuning, to have some form of coldstart capabilities. For example, now it idles at about 950-1050rpm when warm, which means when cold it idles at about 500-600rpm (approx, after 30-40sec rev/warm up).
While it idles comfortably at 850odd rpm when warm, this makes the cold idle much too low, basically non existant, meaning it'll stall all, untill warmed up.

I'm not sure if this is making much sense, but yea, I've got my work cut out to get it going right. Once I've rebuilt/rejetted it, I'll post up again, and let you all know how I've gone/if I need help!

Just lean it off and pump the throttle when it's cold to keep it rich at idle. That's what i used to do with the 44 IDF on mine. Then i put a choke cable on it. .

[Jarred]

Just lean it off and pump the throttle when it's cold to keep it rich at idle. That's what i used to do with the 44 IDF on mine. Then i put a choke cable on it. .

I tried the cable choke trick, but failed miserably! hahahah

atm to warm it up, I hold it at about 2000rpm for 30secs -1 min, and she's good to go (kinda) hahahah

[Preen59]

I tried the cable choke trick, but failed miserably! hahahah

atm to warm it up, I hold it at about 2000rpm for 30secs -1 min, and she's good to go (kinda) hahahah

Just constant little pumps will work. Not very fuel efficient though.

[Peter Jones]

I tried the cable choke trick, but failed miserably! hahahah

Does it have the choke valve in the carby? I didn't look.

A choke cable costs less than $10 and will solve your problem.

Pete

[Jarred]

Does it have the choke valve in the carby? I didn't look.

A choke cable costs less than $10 and will solve your problem.

Pete

choke valve being the square plates that sit ontop of the 'throats'?? Cause I have them.

Remeber though, it was originally a water choke, so I'm not sure if it can run a manual choke without any mods..??