Volkswagen Won't Start

Question

My 1970 Beetle has difficulty starting, but the oil light does flicker. When it does start, it stalls in idle. What is wrong, and how do I fix it?

Answer 1

what about a fuel filter and a bottle of fuel treatment and adjust the carb so it runs a bit faster sounds like bad gas or it just needs a tuneup id try fuel filter

Answer 2

make a tune up first

change oil and filter

plugs

gas filter air filter if dirty change may start but stop

check  cap for crack and rotor

spark plug wire

check or change point and adjust dwell

fist step to do