Friends -
When I rebuilt the engine in my MkIV recently, I replaced the worn-out distributor with a unit I got from a junker, a 1971 Mk 3. The replacement unit had been recently rebuilt, less than 500 miles when the car was rear-ended. It's in good shape. My mechanic, the estimable Dave Crane, liked the unit and said the advance would be an improvement since I had the engine rebuilt to stock configuration (no special cams or anything).
The Delco-Remy number on the side is 7593557. That "3" may be an "8", it's very faint. It has the vacuum advance unit on the side plus the adjustment knob that lets you advance or retard the spark while the engine is running.
So, here's my question - anyone have any idea of where to set the ignition? My Bentley manual mentions several Delco distributors by number, but not the number above. Right now I have it set to 6 degrees ATDC static which comes out to 2 degrees ATDC at idle. Advance seems good, I can rev the engine with the strobe light on and the spark advances smartly.
Engine seems to run a little hot - at least the gauge reads higher than it used to. I understand that new engines tend to run a little on the hot side, but I wanted to get a second opinion on that ignition timing.
Thanks much!
Ken Strayhorn Hillsborough NC '72 MkIV
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