My 74 had a problem which sounds the same. I mounted an electric pump
under the gas tank and the problem went away. I used a pump from auto
zone for about 33 bucks. It is listed in their computers for vw and
puts out about 3-4 lbs pressure. Also get a pressure regulator from
them.

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