1964 Beetle | New Carburetor Install

Had a bad thing happen, the fuel line going into the carburetor popped off! So in todays video we go over how to put on a new carb! ‪@midwaygarage‬
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[@48busman]

I have done the Dog House conversion on all my single ports motors. Really runs cool. Summer time cruising all day. I still like to run 92 octane in the summer. Thanks for the video!

[@hjkgufytfyug]

Had my fuel inlet come out while changing the hose. Roughed it up with sand paper and reinstalled with thread lock. Added safety wire between the hose clamp and bolt on the far side of the bowl. No problems yet, but yeah I'd rather drill tap some threads for a different fitting. One thing, read on the Samba that Dist. Vac Can hose needs a hook or loop to keep fuel from eating the diaphragm.

[@sunroof6430]

I recently had help with my '63 Beetle from a mechanic who worked for VW in the 60's and 70's. He advised me to avoid the braided fuel lines, as nice as they look, because the covering hides any cracks or weaknesses in the inner hose. Made sense to me.

[@sgtrock6283]

Not a bad idea as long as you are able to find the correct size.

[@48busman]

The Braided ‘Cloth” fuel line keeps the fuel cooler so it doesn’t tend to boil causing vapor lock issues. Just change your fuel line every couple of years and your will be safe

[@bobtomica9614]

What brand of carbie did you buy? Kindly send the link.

[@midwaygarage]

www.jbugs.com/product/113129029HJB.html

[@bobtomica9614]

@@midwaygarage Thanks!!!

[@keithv4452]

Dude. No. That fuel line is ready to fail. Get some ethanol safe line ASAP

[@midwaygarage]

Thanks for the comment. All the fuel line you see is brand new since we took the bug apart. Also, I only run ethanol free fuel.