I don’t run a 34PICT carb any more, but when I did I made the modification described in link and it considerably improved performance and eliminated the flat spot.  I used a pop rivet instead of solder.  When I rebuilt engine to 1776 cc I went to a webber progressive.

http://www.aircooledtech.com/34pict3_modification/

Yes they are separate issues. Its just those two seem to be the most prevalent when running a 34PICT carb with an 009 distributor.

Flat spot and idle issues should be separate, no?

I’m running a single vacuum advance distributor with my 34PICT3 carb. I’ve just had few problems if any with that combo. But it’s your choice. If you go back to the 30PICT carb, adjust the accel pump like it says in the link I posted. Also set up the carb following the posted links from Rob and Dave’s VW pages. Can’t remember if the 30PICT barb…[Read more]

Ed, I had been through the timing set up for a mech adv. distr. with Roy right after I got the car, so sure that is ok. The gasket I missed was on the 30 PICT rebuild. The 34 is new out of the box carb a buddy gave me. I will re-check the vacuum connections. The 30 pict carb was running “ok” but as I mentioned it seemed to lag when I tried to…[Read more]

Nicely done!

Time to put welting on dash. Since I already put it all together to check on fit, first step is to take the whole dash apart again.And here it is installed back in car. I had to add a grab handle on the driver side also to help get my 65 year old butt out of the car. I guess that’s what you call customization. I opted not to have the metal strips…[Read more]

Are you running a 009 (mechanical advance) distributor or a vacuum advanced distributor? The 34PICT carb does not like working with mechanical advance distributors. Idle problems and hesitation are the two biggest ones. The 34PICT was designed to work with the dual vacuum advance distributors. They can be adjusted to work with the 009 distributor…[Read more]

Look for ratchet teeth behind the grub screws in the middle of each tube. The adjusters are easy to find pictures of on the web. You’ll know them when you see them.

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Timing is right, you say? How do you know? Is it static timed with a test light?

How can I identify whether I have an adjustable front axle and can the leaves be removed without removing the axle from the car? Hints and tips are welcome.

 Mine is black, could we trade? LOL

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PMOSSBERG2013-09-25 22:23:30

Sorry to disappoint but the car is dark green, not black. Sort of wish it was black now.

Hey! I resemble that remark.  Especially the lazy part. 

Eddy, welcome.  

I like that wood dash, wish mine had that 🙁  

Allen, thanks. The adj link for the 34 carb is the one I followed and still can’t get the idle set. As I mentioned, the by pass screw has no affect on the idle rpm at all. If I can ever get the idle set, I’ll have to look at the accel pump adj as my car does have a non vac adv distr. In the mean time I’m still stuck at square one with no idle adj.Sam

She looks very viable. Probably needs a shift bushing & some gaskets.

Sam. Here are the two links I use. The match the procedures you get with a 34PICT3 carb rebuild kit. Can’t locate mine. I’ll have to order another kit.Adjusting the 34PICT3 Carburetorhttp://www.vw-resource.com/34pict3.htmlAccelerator Pump Adjustmenthttp://www.vw-resource.com/acclrtr3.htmlnewkitman2013-09-24 19:18:10

It’s beautiful. I wish you miles of smiles.