69 beetle autostick stalls when in gear

[bvedder]

Hi all, newbie here to bugs!
Issue: 1969 Beetle with Autostick, engine is not original, comes from a 72/73 based on the AK engine code.
Problem I am having: I just replaced the servo with a rebuilt, which most definitely solved the horrible grinding issue and now I can get all gears (L, 1, 2, R). Now though, when the car is running (cold) and I put it into gear, it wants to stall, and does every time. If I knock the shifter to Neutral, it idles fine again, but when in any gear forward or reverse, the car just dies. I have read many forum posts, but still can't seem to find a resolution. This car has been in our family for a short 3 weeks and is getting ready for a full resto, but I want to have her running properly beforehand. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

[Raymond73]

What's your IDLE speed set at? Maybe try bumping it up a bit to see it makes a difference.
Vacuum leaks in the servo lines or canister?
ATF fluid level?

[bvedder]

Thanks Raymond73,

Idle set at 850-880. Will try bumping up a bit. All vacuum lines replaced, servo all good, canister no leaks. Will try resetting carb mixtures/settings all again and bump up idle speed and see what happens!

[68autobug]

Your clutch servo needs adjusting... undo the locking nut about 2mm and screw the adjuster up to the locking nut...
if it still does the same... adjust another 2mm etc until You can idle without the engine stopping...


Lee in Australia.