Porsche 356C Project #5: CAR WON'T START!!

Porsche 356C Project #5: CAR WON'T START!! - Zenith Carb rebuild

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Hi Everyone!
This car has been almost impossible to start! Time to dig into those carburetors. See if you can guess what went wrong...
This will also serve as a guide to rebuilding the venerable Zenith Carburetor. Enjoy!
This video references a more in-depth carb tuning video here: • Porsche 356 Tune-up Pa...
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@larsborjesson9021 4 жыл бұрын

Every video you post on KZfaq makes an ordinary day feel like mini-xmas. These videos are so professional made it really blows my mind. And all I can say is thanks for your excellent work! 🙏🏼

@malcolmscott4150 4 жыл бұрын

Agree just brilliant 👍🤩

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, there videos are awesome!!! Love the 356!

@johnspecht72 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I just watch your videos to relax.

@TheMarcball 4 жыл бұрын

Always be knowling! I love the way you stand each screw vertically in the little magnetic tray, and have all parts aligned/knowled for reassembly... Probably the best way to make sure you don't end up with one stranded rogue part at the end... Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking (from France)!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea with the magnet tray!! lol I'm stealing that idea!

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Glad that is helpful :)

@mycods 3 жыл бұрын

Easy to see you are a pro! Taking the burrs off the jets so they don't end up in the engine is the difference between a pro and an amateur. Thank you for your post!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video, your camera angles and detail really make me feel like I'm there!

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tguanciale 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I hav owned a 1960 356B coupe, relying on the printed manual for the first 6 years of ownership. After spending one hour watching 2 of your videos I feel much more comfortable with many of the common cold start and running issues. Many thanks!!!

@gilbertsanchez2568 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, I don't have a Porsche, but I have an old karmann Ghia and a bug,your tops are pretty useful to me

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Same here brother!! I don't have a 356 yet!! But someday for sure... 👍😎👍

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

You know I'm a big fan of the Ghia and Beetle! :)

@dashin96 4 жыл бұрын

I wish youtube would let me give a thousand thumb ups. You guys are making some truly incredible content!

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@johnblunt1834 4 жыл бұрын

Again, I did enjoy it. I've never taken one of these apart, but I'm sorry Franny, even if I did, I'm not wearing safety glasses that look like that!😄😉

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

lol... Safety glasses soooo funny. I'm lucky I wear glasses already.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think they do much for me either ;)

@mikehammer4546 4 жыл бұрын

Franny, Love Love Love this video series, there is not very much out there on the Zenith NDIX 32 carbs. I’ve got a set on my VW Baja bug and your tune up series has been most valuable. Your a good teacher and mechanic, keep up the great work. 👍

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@PatsGarageOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Great work as always. I've done carb rebuilds in the past, and it's always a challenge. But, never something as complicated as a multi-carb setup. Very cool to see the process and hear how well it now runs!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

I always love seeing a good carb rebuild, Franny is the best at explaining this!

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat!

@play-zr9lo 3 жыл бұрын

Rebuilding carburetors is a disappearing art and she sure gives a lot of detail in the video. Something to consider when determining a rebuild is necessary is to check a couple of things before removing the carbs. First check the float levels, you can do this with a sight gauge that has a clear tube attached with graduations showing the proper range and the other method is to remove the top and measure down the fuel in the body from the top surface of the body. Secondly you should check the accelerator pump quantity with a small graduated vial, you can find a summer and winter value listed in the factor spec book. Both of those procedures were part of things that were prescribed in maintenance schedule and would be performed at that time.

@guzf344 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Franny. I learn so much watching your videos. Thanks so much.

@pugster9896 4 жыл бұрын

Just, Wow. Nice Job and thank you for the information.

@kieronsmith4500 4 жыл бұрын

Another great informative video, I’m liking this particular series as the car was made in my birth year. Keep up the good work 😊

@klaxon68 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks ladies

@theogantenbein7870 4 жыл бұрын

„I mean just get this in here like that and go **bunk!** and they pop right off.“ Nice sound fx 👍. Your Videos are always both, informative and entertaining 😁

@SelfishGreedyCapitalist 2 жыл бұрын

Your content is amazing! Thank you for such helpful instruction!

@appalachianwoman561 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm so grateful you gals showed up in my recommendations, I've loved Porsche and all German cars since my childhood and my dad was a US Army mechanic so I've always done all the work myself on all my cars and small engines. I'm 40 and proud I've never had to take a vehicle I've owned to the garage and in fact they're all still on the road, even the ones I've sold. My first car when I was 16 was a 1977 Porsche 924 that I had to fix basically everything on. Hopefully once this covid-19 pandemic is over and I'm reliably back to work I'm thinking on picking up an early 2000s Porsche Boxster for a project.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Hi and Welcome :) Oh, you will love the Boxster. Really a fabulous car and still something you can work on yourself. I wish we still had ours.

@tommodica1130 4 жыл бұрын

just learned a new trick...using a 10 mm wrench to pop off ball & socket. Thanks!

@Demop_VW_garage 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video Franny, I've just bought 2 of these carbis for my okrasa build and this will come in handy for the rebuild I'll do :)

@johnbeech2192 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ms. Franny and Ms. Heidi, My name is John. I look forward to seeing your automotive service posts. They bring back a lot of memories,as once i was a VW/Porsche mechanic-(air cooled only) dealerships and independent from 1961 to 1974-then managing same (air and water cooled VW dealer products) till around 1980. Back then all mechanics/service staff went to VW official service training including customer service advisors. VW of America had very thorough and strict servicing procedure expectations My wrench turning experiences were for VW/Porsche retail customer service/morphing into SCCA VW (class C sedan-1957 VW "Oval window Bug") amatuer road racing, progressing to (class E production-1961 356B coupe-Super 90 GT- total factory GT's produced that year was between 9??-14?.... Interesting build specs >> Aluminum doors,hood,rear engine lid-louvered...plexi windows sides (leather front window pull up straps), 21 gallon oversize fuel tank,oversized aluminum finned Spyder drum brakes with front brake drum screened cooling ducts,lightweight wheels with spacers,Speedster seats,factory roll bar,a mildly factory "prodified" Super 90 pushrod engine- with 2 Solex carbs with factory handmade carburetor velocity stacks,a "Sebring" exhaust"-(resembled a RS Spyder 550 exhaust),limited slip 4 speed transaxle with interchangeable gear sets ratios/ring and pinion final drives ....all of these components came out of the Porsche factory along with F.IA. homologation credentials..... I purchased car in mid 60's with less than 2 k miles-it was a garaged/race maintained vehicle-(Porsche silver paint-then "Canary Yellow",then i painted to red as your "C"......Back in those days "60's you could drive a lot of these SCCA licensed/registered/inspected on the street as i did every now and then for just funnnnn... i campaigned this little "gem" in "gymkhana's- >should you notice (in your "C" Porsche),any sloppiness in the shifting,such as having to hunt for gears-unusual length shifting throws-check/replace the plastic bushings on the main shifter rod inside the shifter tunnel accessible at the gearshift lever console.. Thanks to you both for your time,your expert work/videos!!!!! Keeps me remembering some "good old days"!!!!! John B. P.S.-Can't wait till you get started back on the flat six project!!!!

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! We'll be back to the 3.2 very soon...

@buickboy92 4 жыл бұрын

This video was fantastic Heidi and Franny! Great production quality, great information, and it was easy to follow and understand (especially since I have zero experience working on carburetors). I felt at times like I was watching something that should be broadcast on my local PBS Station. Great work! 👍👍

@rickdurrett5015 4 жыл бұрын

Franny--I second Lars' and other's comments. I've restored a '61 Super coupe, a '64 C cabriolet and a '78 SC. I wish you were around when I was doing all of that. At least I had Harry Pellow to help guide me, but your productions go much further. Unbelievably thorough and helpful visually as well as with your insights. I'm hoping that my wife never sees any of these (probably zero chance), but if she did, she would immediately remark how amazingly clean your crisp white shirt remains no matter what you get yourself into. My only excuse is that I didn't have the benefit of a lift, and I'm 6' 5". Plus I admit to being less concerned about what I look like after being under the car. Thanks for what you and Heidi do for us.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rick :)

@tdnishio 9 ай бұрын

Great repair knowledge, like My Cousin Vinny ❤

@andreasvenator 3 жыл бұрын

Just had a heart-stop moment yesterday when checking on matching numbers for a 356 C I wanted to buy. The engine number was ground off the generator stand and I collected my thoughts before doing anything rash...checked the Venturis and sure enough they were 24 mm! I was moments away from paying for a 75 hp C and getting a Normal engine...phew! Stay happy and safe both of you!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great catch! Ground down numbers is completely dubious. So glad you caught it! F

@danlucking8718 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy that I found your channel. You two make the best videos! I have learned so much.

@HeidiandFranny 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@freerkderuiter8822 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! So many parts in a small space, so there's a lot that can go wrong, but you're a true master of the Zeniths, Franny :)

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Freerk!

@beandrive 4 жыл бұрын

First time viewing, great pleasure seeing an artist at work. Great attention to detail and a superb work ethic. I subscribed and rang that bell, looking forward to seeing more of your talents. Everything is fuel injected in the motors these days and with our replace and throw away logic, no one knows how to fix these things. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel and welcome!!

@ideabrickworks9043 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here, well done videos, thank you. While it has been a few years, there is something very zen about rebuilding carburetors, I always enjoyed the process. Learned on SUs, then went on to Weber’s in a couple of forms. It has been years, but you are bringing back some good memories!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome! I like working on carbs too :)

@carlosherrera7822 2 жыл бұрын

Loving it!!

@oscillon 4 жыл бұрын

Franny. I like your philosophy on one at a time, but you can always put some gas into the bowls before you reinstall in order to make starting a bit easier.

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Very true and also good practice to prime the carbs before startup.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Yup! That works well too. I seem to spill it all over though... You can fill it through the threaded hole in the top bar.

@Desertfox92308 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice rebuild on those carbs Franny!👍I wish you two lived in Western Washington!😄

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Carb re-build, great information and those Franny terms.. lol love it!

@jimf5160 3 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend the use of an ultrasonic cleaner to clean carbs. it gets in every crevice and cleans the outside too. They make specific carb cleaner for use in ultrasonic cleaner.

@c0mputer 2 жыл бұрын

I’m just a few minutes in and I’m taking notes! I normally work on 60’s and 70’s Honda motorcycles and land rovers so this is a different animal. It ran today on starter fluid only. This has been sitting for a few years full of fuel so I’m sure the carbs are quite gunked up. Your channel is a GOD SEND!

@HeidiandFranny 2 жыл бұрын

The carbs aren't that complicated. Just takes your time and take some photos. There are a few plus that will go in different holes. The accelerator pumps do need to be working. There are really good rebuild kits from 356 carburetor rescue.

@c0mputer 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny cool I’ll check out those rebuild kits, thank you!

@michaelmarino6808 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video as always..

@michaelmarino6808 4 жыл бұрын

Franny, I haven’t yet watched all your videos. So sorry if this was covered before. But a bunch of people on the web have installed aux fuel pumps to help with the cold starting. Some as simple as a rubber bulb in the fuel line. Or an electric pump that you activate before starting. I feel like it shouldn’t be necessary, but want to ask if you have considered?

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

I talked a bit about this in the 356 Cold Start video... My thing is that if the car has sit long enough for the carbs to evaporate dry, then the engine could use a good bit of cranking not under power to get the oil through to everything before any load is applied. Also, the starter can take a lot of abuse, but the engine can't. Also, the starter is way easier and cheaper to replace than the engine. It bothers everyone, but that starter is original to the car and the car is over 60yrs old... I can wait a few seconds to get the car started after a long slumber... Just MHO :)

@billleitz9150 4 жыл бұрын

Another great vid , i love the floppy washer term lol. The name for them are wave washers . Keep them coming your doing great i always take the time to watch your vids. when i see them pop up.

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Right there with ya... love watching for the info and the quality of the video!!

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bill!

@VA7ACG 4 жыл бұрын

Buggered em up a little bit. Oh Franny, the Brit in me does love you.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Lol...

@MaikEletrica 4 жыл бұрын

Ver Nice, Thanks!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

👍😎👍

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Everyone! This car has been almost impossible to start! Time to dig into those carburetors. See if you can guess what went wrong... This will also serve as a guide to rebuilding the venerable Zenith Carburetor. Enjoy! This video references a more in-depth carb tuning video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdGqoZOWytzTfI0.html There are a few parts and Supplies here: Permatex Anti Seize: amzn.to/2OA0o94 Silicone Paste: amzn.to/38O2Rp9 Dental Picks: amzn.to/34DSmRY Uni-Syn Carburetor Synchronizer: amzn.to/2DuliQu Gunk CC3K Carburetor & Parts Cleaner with Drip Basket: amzn.to/33DrUGK Metric Stubby Wrench Set: amzn.to/2OClP9j Check Sierra Madre, Pelican or Stoddard for the rebuild kits...

@chrisfreemesser5707 4 жыл бұрын

As daunting as this carburetor looks in terms of doing a rebuild (at least to me), I can only imagine how insanely complicated carbs in the 1970s became once emissions and fuel economy regulations kicked in!

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

They are nuts! The poor things just couldn't keep up...

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

So true, it seems like a lost art working on old carbs!! Such good info!

@pinzgauernorcal 3 жыл бұрын

thank you these carbs are on pinzgauer

@FineTuneEncinitas Жыл бұрын

You Rock!

@jjeremy350 4 жыл бұрын

Wait franny is this cold start how long the car been sitting with out being start i love these videos thank you sooooooo much for sharing hun amazing

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Well, between weather and other bits and bobs going wrong on the car it was a week on the final start. The first bit was just the next day and it too almost 30 min to get it running... It should start right up the next day...

@jjeremy350 4 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny keep them cold starts coming i love your videos hun

@johnroidt2180 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work. Well recorded and edited. Question, can you do a video on rebuilding the Solex 40 PII 4 Carbs?

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Not now. We do not have a car with any. Perhaps someday.

@356classiccars4 Жыл бұрын

Cool vid but You didnt mention about very common problem in that carb what are leaking and bad shafts. There is a crucial point if You want to do this carbs done properly.

@rogerjohnson378 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you've adjusted your valves recently but this is a common culprit for hard cold starts.

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Roger that is true... Always a good idea to take a look at the valve adjustment.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger. That was episode #3: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNt5mtGI2M2Yc4k.html

@AbbieHoffmansGhost 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Is that air flow meter the same as the Uni-Syn that I had decades ago? I used it for a time on the SU-HS6's on my 66' 122s but after a while a friend showed me how to get the same results by using the hose to the air cleaner up to my ear and doing it by sound. It worked really well and I never used the Uni-syn again.

@jms3789 4 жыл бұрын

YEA push from behind always works 14:57

@lenny108 4 жыл бұрын

instructive video, sometimes it helps to just buy a new carburetor

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Very true, but always gotta try that rebuild first.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think you can buy a new Zenith... A rebuilt full set is north of $1000

@ericmckinley368 4 жыл бұрын

Franny, another great video, is this process similar to the solex carbs, i have these on my 356C and would like to tune them up a little.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, they are more like Delortos... Sorry... Outside of the 550 Spyder I don't have much experience. Maybe check out the how-tos on the 356 Registry.

@karlbergmoser7203 3 жыл бұрын

great videos!!! ..do you also have the „long“ version? assembly - I'm doing it now.. ;-)

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of footage... I never published a long version. I don't think many folks would stick around for two hours ;)

@siamak1 3 жыл бұрын

I am finally ready to rebuild my 1956 356A carb and your video will be my guide. Maybe I missed it but after rebuild what are the idle screws starting point? I think you said 1-1/4 for bypass screws. I already rebuild the fuel pump off course watched your video. But I am still getting fuel in the oil. I think most probably is stuck flow valve in the carbs or maybe high fuel pressure.. Thank you Franny you are Great teacher and any other advises are welcomed

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you have fuel in the oil it is most likely coming from the fuel pump diaphragm. If you haven't replaced that you'll want to do that. Oh, yes, 1-1/4 turns is a good place to start :)

@siamak1 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny I did rebuild the pump couple years ago. I finished rebuilding both carb and did install them. initially pump pressure was about 2psi. Next day after retesting showing 4psi and can see fuel leaking thru bottom gasket of the carb. I will redo the pump and recheck carb needle valves. I was carful not to over tighten the bass check valves. Maybe it is leaking from them. I have similar gauge to yours. I not sure these gauges are accurate at low psi readings. I also removed the mix screws prior to removal and before installation to avoid accidentally bending them. I guess back to square one :(

@ajcurran5517 4 жыл бұрын

Got A question you guys from Colorado

@derekstory2757 3 жыл бұрын

how many turns did you set the screws to even them out?

@Zincaloom 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Thanks. What did you use blue locktite for during reassembly? Went by pretty fast.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Don't think I used any blue... I did have a small weeping from one of the plugs so I used the green on that and it worked great.

@Zincaloom 4 жыл бұрын

I see, blue tube but green inside. Thanks. Appreciate your response. 😀

@johnhowell316 4 жыл бұрын

This may seem silly but how do you stay so clean? When I work on anything that is dirty, somehow I manage to just transfer the dirt to me. Must be a trick there somewhere. Awesome video! Thanks a lot!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Right!! This must be a lady thing... I always look like a total mess when I finish the smallest project... lol

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Just to start with a clean car :) This car was actually super clean.

@johnhowell316 4 жыл бұрын

Heidi and Franny's Garage I always look like I was working from the inside!

@Chr4400 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Franny First, great video!! Just a quick question from a confused guy. In the end of this video (around 27:20) you say that you should adjust your air bleeds with the air cleaners ON but in the 'in depth' video you made on Miss Eva, you do it with the air cleaners OFF. Which one is the right way? Thanks

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

You are totally right, my bad... Probably best to with the air cleaners on for the final adjustment but if you want to do the initial adjustments with them off that is fine. It really shouldn't make a difference if there isn't any restriction from the air cleaners. Thanks for bringing that up! F

@ianc3438 4 жыл бұрын

Can you film you starting it from the inside....when to pump it and when to hold the pedal down? Would be nice to see the technique so it wont flood

@geerstyresoil3136 2 жыл бұрын

Depends if engine is cold or hot sometimes, when cold I pump 3 times almost full depress, don't go crazy with it. Then depress 1/4 the way down and crank engine. There is no choke so you might need to crank for awhile, it's ok though the oil pump is spreading much needed lube during this time. You might need to vary the depression from 1/4 to 1/2 while starting...On a hot heat soaked engine it might get tricky. I usually go easy with the same 1/4 depress while starting, but if it is not firing, it might have a mild case of vapor lock and you need to give it more fuel, so due almost full depression and it should start. It's much easier to flood on a hot engine so need to be careful.

@c0mputer 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Franny, couple questions for you. Do you replace all the components with what comes with the rebuild kits? Like the air bleed screws and float needles? When doing Honda motorcycles we usually keep the brass bits and just clean them up as the OEM are usually better quality. Also the gasket on the top section with the accelerator pump is riveted on. Have you come across this? Curious what you normally do. It has to be replaced because it’s not in great shape. I plan on drilling out the rivets but unsure if the new one should be riveted back on. Thanks again for these videos, they are indispensable!

@HeidiandFranny 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, many times the air bleed screws are bent or have a notch where they have been bottomed out so unless your original ones are perfect (or at least better) replace them. That goes for all the bits in the kits. There is a good chance a lot of what you see in your carbs aren't original. As for the rivets they are just little alignment plus and will easily pry out. They just help to keep the gasket in the correct spot during reassembly. Just use something thin and work then up and tap back in when reassembling. I hope that helps :) f

@c0mputer 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny Thanks Franny, that helps a bunch.

@vulturedroid9804 4 жыл бұрын

This was great. How is Miss Eva travelling?

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Miss Eva is doing well. Is that what you are asking? Or do you want to know what she is like on a long trip? That little 356 is one of the most comfortable cars on trips. Between the ride and the shear joy of driving you end the day refreshed. It can be a little loud though...

@vulturedroid9804 4 жыл бұрын

Heidi and Franny's Garage Just doing a long range check up on Miss Eva haha :)

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

@@vulturedroid9804 lol! Yup, she is great. We didn't drive as much as I had hoped this year, but I just love that car. We do need new tires so we'll get to that next spring.

@douglasmccowen27 4 жыл бұрын

It seems a little shortsighted to not replace fiber washers, when you have the chance.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

That is the beauty of fiber washers! if properly torqued they will not need replacing very often and seal well once they are wet. A copper or aluminum washer should only be used once unless you want to re-surface and anneal them (much easier just to replace). I've grown to see the wisdom in fiver washers for fuel - especially on fitting that are removed more often.

@GarageTimeAutoResto 4 жыл бұрын

Any throttle shaft wear or butterfly problems on those carbies?

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Good question brother...

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Great question... No. I was actually surprised, but I think that is the big up-side to those cast iron throttle bodies. I think the Solexs can have that issue, but I haven't seen that on the Zenith.

@ajcurran5517 4 жыл бұрын

How’s pumping the gas pedal and cranking the car you are Heidi

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Heidi is not in the video.

@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

👍😎👍

@c0mputer 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Fran, if I can ask a question. The “air bleed” screws; are those the equivalent to an idle mixture screw? If so, do they control air? So turning them in does that enrich the mixture and turning them out leans the mixture? Since these don’t have a choke, is it good to set them a bit on the rich side?

@HeidiandFranny 2 жыл бұрын

They are air bleed screws. They should only be adjusted when the car is good and warm. So, I guess to answer your question no. The missing choke isn't that big of a deal actually. Our '58 has a throttle hold that allows you to hold the throttle up a bit when cold.

@c0mputer 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny Ah ok, thanks!

@Jayzed69 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I find a full rebuild kit???

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

356Carburetorrescue.com

@mikehammer4546 4 жыл бұрын

Franny, I forgot to ask you where you get your Zenith carb rebuild kilts from? If your allowed to disclose, thanks in advance

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, That was one of those Walker kits and I'm not a fan... I believe Carburetor Rescue 356 has a good kit with a good needle and seat. Most kits just don't have all the correct bits...

@agoradacerto 4 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny but they seem very better than the ones I can find here in Brazil hahahah Great Job!

@secoff1 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Franny,hey whats your feeling on those Zenith carbs vs. the Dellortos you worked on in another series? I wish I had the opportunity to put the Zeniths on the bug as the size is more manageable in a cramped engine bay of the bug. The manifolds for the Zenith put in a VW are just not to be found. Anyway great vid. Indy

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

I think I like the Zenith better... They are more responsive... The Dels are easier to swap out all the jets and to set the float level though. They are also true dual barrel carbs vs the shared intake of the Zenith...

@johnbeech2192 4 жыл бұрын

scott-I don't know what your engine configuration might be,nor your tuning/tuning expertize-however let me make a 'suggestion'-look into a Holley Bug Spray-(but not for cold freezing wet weather-(they do have electric choke-but still can and will "ice" up a manifold until fully warmed up)!!!!!-John B.

@secoff1 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnbeech2192 I run dual 40 Dellortos. Dual carbs on a VW are superior in every way to a single carb-performance,gas mileage,no icing,exhaust options. The only downside is the space is small so it takes a while to get used to working in cramped spaces. proper preheat is absolutely critical on single carbs on a VW and most aftermarket exhausts for the VW are lacking there but dual carbs dont have that issue since the manis are aluminum and very short and heat up quickly. As Franny demonstrated with the 356 chokes are not needed in dual carb application.

@johnbeech2192 4 жыл бұрын

@@secoff1 Sorree,i allowed my self to give you the wrong advice!!! Don't know why/-but made the wrong assumption you might have had either a single/? double ported standard? (single carburetor manifold, V-Dub engine...........I can see from your response you have a lot of VW modifying/tuning expertise!!!!!! Again my apology for commenting back to you with incorrect advice...Thank you....John B.

@secoff1 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnbeech2192 Ive learned over the years a lot from thesamba.com

@mb-pg5cl 4 жыл бұрын

When you try start you pump the gas with your feet?

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. There is no choke, so all you have are the accelerator pumps...

@mb-pg5cl 4 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny is good if you filmed inside of car for see your moviments when you pump like this i see this since you know this

@mb-pg5cl 4 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny tell me

@cerlin9392 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s time to get an ultrasonic cleaner

@Paulman50 4 жыл бұрын

With no choke and no accelerator pump, that's definitely the problem of no starting.

@HeidiandFranny 4 жыл бұрын

I think I spent close to an hour getting it started before I pulled the carbs.

@secoff1 4 жыл бұрын

Dont need a choke,the short intakes heat up very quickly and your good to go.I know it sounds hard to believe but its true. You can always go one size up on idles in winter for lean condition at start but I personally never do.