Car cuts off while driving?

Question

I have a 1973 vw super beetle and for 3 days the car will go about 6 miles or more and then spurter like its not getting gas and it sounds like its jerking and then it cuts off and i dont know why need help

Answer 1

Check distributor cap for wear,make sure the condensor is tight,check point gap( if still has).Fuel pump may be failing or plug wire is burned touching ground.Gas tank may be air locking via bad gas cap.

Answer 2

Your fuel filter may be clogged. If so, replace it. Could also be a failing fuel pump. Another possibility is an ignition problem which dies when it heats up.

I've had a similar problem 3 times. Twice it was due to a clogged fuel filter, and once due to a batch of bad gas which contained a lot of water which would literally pour out of the fuel filter when shook.