Morning Volks, Over the course of two months, I have completed a major tune up: new plugs, points, wires, condenser, carb rebuild of a 34 PICT, new fuel pump and push rod, fuel filter and fuel hoses, changed the oil. Now it won't start, I get no gas to the carb or filter, it appears the pump is not pumping gas. I replaced a NAPA generic fuel pump with one from MidAmerica and a new fuel push rod. The new push rod is 110mm and the old one is 90mm. I did not replace the push rod guide as I broke it off half way in the case and cannot remove it. I posted the results of the broken guide effort back in April if anyone remembers. I am going to adjust the valves and timing once I get it running, but now my concern is the pump is not getting fuel to the filter or carb. I did pour gas in the carb and it backfired twice. I checked the wires and they are going to the correct plugs, but I will recheck by moving the engine by hand and checking the marks on the dizzy. I also plan to remove the new fuel pump and again turning the engine by hand will see if the push rod is moving up and down. I will also remove the fuel line from the pump to the carb and enlist my wife to turn the ignition while I see if the pump is pumping gas. Any other suggestions? I will also have to teach my wife check the timing. I began this tune up effort in April and getting up from changing the oil I felt a little dizzy. I attributed it to fuel smell and getting up fast. Well my heart had different ideas: two heart stoppages, one ambulance ride to the ER and then a helicopter ride to a trauma hospital and finally a pace maker and I'm good, except the doctors won't let me near a running engine. :( The poor bug as been sitting for two months with parts all over the workbench and very sad looking...... Chuck74 Standard Beetle1600DPGenerator EquippedWas and will be my daily driver
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