[T2] 34 pict 3

[doktortim at rockisland.com]

I have seen several 34pict3's that had the idle passage clogged and could
not be cleared with  many attempts and techniques. The simple fix is the
early models of Solex.

> Does anybody have any insight into what they were thinking with the
> design of the 34pict3 (?)
> Was it to achieve a lower emissions number during idle to stay ahead of
> EPA,
> or something magical that dual port design needed over and beyond the
> needs of a single port??
>
> Bob
> ===============================
>
>
> At 20:22 3/13/2014, Robert Mann wrote:
>>Bob Perring stated:
>>>I give up.
>>>After playing with this carb over and over, and never becoming happy,
>>>I have come to the conclusion that my 31pict is just as good for my
>>> 1600DP...
>>>and much more reliable.
>>
>>         All remarks that have reached me, some from v experienced
>> VW mechanics, indicate the 34-PICT-3 was a "dog".  While on the
>> whole I have great respect for Solex, this would appear to have
>> been their anomalous dud.
>>         Without purporting to compare with the 31-PICT, I can
>> recommend the Brazilian "Weber" (the word does not actually appear
>> on it :-| but only a large bold W).  If in good condition, this
>> carb suits the 1600 dp well despite its being a mere
>> '30'.  Caution: when the Brazilian W wears out, it is v difficult to
>> refurbish.
>>
>>
>>--
>>Robt Mann
>>Whangaparaoa, New Zealand
>>'73 VW 1600dp Devon camper
>>'53 Meteor V8
>>various Jawa-CZ and Jawa-NZ strokers
>
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