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    Default Troubleshooting with 1973 VW Bug! in need of serious suggestions!

    its running too rich, the spark plugs are covered with soot from the excess gas, a different carburetor does not seem to help. the engine is newly re-built, and has only been installed for 2 weeks.

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    Did you adjuct the idle mixture screws? Even if you do get another carb u will still need to make sure that the fuel mixture is right.
    Rev high, ride low.

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