Synchronizing Idle Adjustment On Dual Carbs

Jan 26, 2023 | Fuel and Exhaust

If you want an easy (if expensive) way to synchronize the idle adjustment on dual-carb sixes, Beck/Arnley distributors sell a unit called AUT0-SYN for $18 (J. C. Whitney price: $14.98). It fits all carbs with 2″ intake necks, but for $2.50 you can get a special...

Surging After Engine Warmed Up

Jan 25, 2023 | Fuel and Exhaust

I have a problem with a 1975 2002 and surging if I park the car for a short time with the engine fully warmed up, then resume driving. The car bucks like a horse if you give it anything less than full throttle for a couple of miles. This can be quite embarrassing if...

Stalling Problem After a Cold Start

Jan 25, 2023 | Fuel and Exhaust

I have a ’72 2002 with a single-barrel carburetor which I maintain in top shape. However, I am persistently troubled by one problem which I hope some reader may be able to help me with. On rainy days, the engine wants to stall for the first five or ten minutes...

Oversized Carburetors Jet Replacement Option

Jan 24, 2023 | Fuel and Exhaust

If you need oversize jets for the two-barrel carb in later 2002, and don’t want to wait for your BMW dealer to order them, try a VW dealer, since some VW jets will interchange. VW dealers usually stock a fair assortment of jets and those they don’t have...

Rejetting Carburator 1974 2002

Jan 23, 2023 | Engine

After waiting 2l-1/2 months for the proper size jets, I finally rejetted my 1974 2002 according to the specs published in Motortech BMW’s book. The owners manual shows the 1974 2002 with a Solex 32/32 DIDTA carb to be jetted as follows: Primary main jet 117.5...