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Re: [T3] FI timing change for '72+?


On Sun, 2006-03-19 at 12:28, Toby Erkson wrote:
> Volkswagen Fuel Injection Technical Manual by Henry Elfrink
> Page 16:
> "Modified injection timing for type 3 engines
> Starting with the 1972 model year, fuel injection timing has been changed for
> type 3 engines.  A modified trigger contact unit changes the injection timing is
> such a way that fuel is injected behind the closed intake valves for all four
> cylinders."
> Thus, fuel is NOT injected into an open valve, only a closed one.  Is this true?
> Is there a way to identify if a FI car has this?  I didn't find any such info in
> my Bentley.
> 
Yes it did. but in Aug. of 1971, not mid '72. It is in the factory FI
manual.I will scan that page and get it up on my web site.
This is a manual with a print date of 11-71.
-- 
Russ Wolfe
'71 FB AT
'66 FB MT
'64 T34 (not running)
'65 T1 (not running)
'05 KIA Sorento SUV
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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