Hi Bill, I have a -009 non vacuum distributor with compu-fire inside. Thanks
On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 5:40 PM, bill may <[email protected]> wrote: > timing is for distributer not engine size. which distributer are you > running.?????? > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Titus > Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 9:34 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [vintagvw] New List Member With Ignition Timing Question > > 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 > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1391 / Virus Database: 1518/3811 - Release Date: 08/04/11 > > _______________________________________________ > vintagvw site list > [email protected] > http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw > _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
