Hello, I recently joined this Vintage VW List and would appreciate feedback on a question. 3 months ago I bought a 1974 standard bug in very good condition, with a 1776 cc engine that had only 6,500 miles on it. See basic specs below: I asked the seller, a commercial aircraft mechanic by trade, some basic engine service and maintenance questions, as I also wanted to do all the routine stuff myself. I asked him what the timing was set at and he pulled out a strobe to prove that it was at 20 degrees BTDC. I just adjusted the valves and put in new plugs, compression check is good. The John Muir VW maintenance book does not really address a modified engine like this, regarding the timing. Do any of you on the list have a suggested timing setting ? Thanks, D.B. Titus San Diego
- *1776 cc Engine** (installed 2008)* - *high flow cylinder heads* - *counter-weighted crankshaft, Engle 110 camshaft* - * deep south (larger capacity) oil system* - *high volume oil pump, external oil filter* - *K&N air filter on a Holley progressive carburetor (2 barrel)* - *higher voltage coil & electronic ignition distributor* - *EMPI Eurosport ceramic coated exhaust muffler* - *Engine dynamometer tested at 84 hp* - *Engine # AH230893* * * _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
