Feb 19, 2017 · See the large brass screw: The throttle stop should be just barely touching. The tough part is adjusting the idle mixture because it seems Trabbi engines are more sensitive than other engines. Where as a 1/4 turn on a Trabant carburetor may raise the engine speed a …

Dec 3, 2024 · The Trabant P50 had four variations, P50, P50/Z, P50/1, and P50/2. The main differences between versions is the engine, which gradually increase in power, and some interior components.

Aug 10, 2013 · Pre-series Trabant 601 Sonderwunsch: End of year - The pre-series assembling of sedan "Standard" and wagon started. 132 cars made between beginning of 1963 and June 1964.

Aug 21, 2013 · Trabant Brake Service Part 2 Front Brake service tips OK, so you've got a big box of stuff from Germany, the wheel, brake drum and hub are off. Now what? Take a picture! This is for reference when re-assembling. We usually start by removing the brake shoes. The front brakes have what we americans call "hold down springs" and "return springs". The hold-down springs have circular washers you ...

Aug 9, 2012 · Trabant has the best safety feature of all.... a feeling of imminent doom (Fahrvergnügen) which encourages safer driving! You (eventually) arrive at your destination refreshed and energized with a new appreciation for the fragility and brevity of life. An additional safety feature is that it's impossible to fall asleep while driving a Trabant.

Jan 27, 2014 · Trabi Trader - All kinds of East German/DDR Cars, Bikes and Parts welcome.

Mar 29, 2014 · Trabant Ignition Timing. It's a simple thing really, often mis-understood and feared. It is absolutely critical to get it exactly right on a 2-cycle motor. The specifications? That's easy! 24°30' BTDC. ± 1°15' for most Trabants with points, 21° BTDC ± 1° for

Mar 10, 2014 · Trabant Ignition Timing. It's a simple thing really, often mis-understood and feared. It is absolutely critical to get it exactly right on a 2-cycle motor. The specifications? That's easy! 24°30' BTDC. ± 1°15' for most Trabants with points, 21° BTDC ± 1° for

Apr 9, 2016 · I installed one of these fuel gauge kits on my Trabant a few years ago. It was intended for marine use. It's got an adjustable arm that has to be cut down first. It's not been very accurate from day one. Usually it would start to read 1/2 tank at 3/4 level. The other day I tried adjusting the arm a

Nov 6, 2019 · Hi All, what is the best engine to replace for a 601? I have seen audi TT and motorcycle engines used. I am a newbie so any suggestions would be great. Also what about suspension? any ones that work better than others?