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Echoing what "spiv" said, ALWAYS check mechanical and electrical conditions before doing anything with the carb. (I've seen more perfectly good carbs screwed up because the carb wasns't the actual problem. A compression check will tell you a lot about the condition of the engine (and should be done on any carr before you consider buying it, unless the price is very cheap) and a valve adjustment (which can wait until you get it home) is always a good idea on older solid-lifter engines. The ignition system is next. Check the condition of the points and check the dwell and timing. Check the condition of the distributor cap, rotor and ignition wires. When all that is in good order, then start thinking about the fuel system.
Spiv is right about the problems found in fuel systems that have sat idle for a long period of time. Moisture in the fuel tank will cause rust, which will flake off and clog the outlet and get into the fuel lines. Adding new gas to the tank stirs up the crud. (A car should always be stored with a full tank with fuel stabilizer added, advice I never follow myself.)
Change the fuel filter. Get a clear one if you can, that way you can see if it fills up quickly with crud. One problem that I've always found with the fuel system layout on the V-4 cars is that the filter is after the pump, which means the crud gets to go through the pump and clog the reed valves before it gets to the filter. The fuel will evaporate from the carb over time, leaving behind varnish which clogs passages. The fuel filter only takes out the boulders, leaving a fine residue of dirt inside the float bowl and in the carb passages. Clean the float bowl out and blow carb cleaner through all the passages. Float level is likely okay, but a worn needle and seat could cause problems. Anew one is included in a rebuild kit.
The Solex used on the V-4 is the same one as VW used on the Sqaureback/Fastback Type III except that the choke control is water heated instead of electric and the linkage is a bit different. If you have trouble getting a rebuild kit for a SAAB, tell them its a VW Squareback kit.
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