Volkswagen 34PICT3

6 discussions on MotorsForum about the Volkswagen 34PICT3: what owners asked, what went wrong, and what fixed it.

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Advice sought- 34PICT-3 replacement

It looks like I'll have to replace the original 34PICT-3 carb on my1600DP '74 Beetle. It runs great, but there is significant fueloutleakage from the throttle shaft, no doubt due to worn bushings.Living in Canada, it's easiest for me to...

Noticable Power Increase?

I want to upgrade my 1600 single port a bit at a time...thinking dual portheads and manifolds first, then an 87mm piston kit a month or twolater.....how much power gain will I notice between the 1600 SP and the 1641DP? Then...maybe dual...

'74 Std. Blue & New

Hello!I've been hanging around here off and on for a looong time, but Ifinally have a VW of my very own that I could use some advice with.Last week I spotted a cute blue Beetle on the side of the road forsale. When I stopped and looked at...

Dual 1bbl carbs?

I have a rock-stock 1600DP - SVDA dist., new case & heads, compressionis right on the money. I'm considering changing the 34PICT3 to dualcarbs. I have a set of Weber 44IDF's on my Porsche 912 motor, but Iknow these are too much for a...

Correct Timing For a SVDA dizzy & 34PICT3 Carb?

I just make short trips in my 1973 VW Beetle.It already has flaps and the thermostat. I thought it would get the heater working sooner if I set the timingto 5 degrees ATDC.What is the correct timing for a SVDA vac/advance distributor and...

Timing Light Trouble And CDI

Hi All! I have an almost stock 1600cc dp Type I with a CDI ignition, a SVDAdizzy, and a non smog 34PICT3 carb in a 1973 VW beetle. I am having trouble connecting my timing light with this CDI that Ibought from a few years ago.I forgot...

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