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Re: [T3] Distributor Drive Question


> When I got the car the 205L was installed with the plug wires moved around.  I
just
> wanted to get it back to the way it should be.  Other than the wires being in
differrent
> positions as long as the firing order is correct will it make a difference?
I've heard
> that T1 distributors have #3 retarded a little for cooler running and I've
heard that
> they don't.  Our T3 distributors wouldn't need this would they?
>

Type 3s do have the retardation on cyl no. 3 - certainly noticed it on my '71
twin carb.  I think you would be better off trying to put it back correctly if
possible.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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