RE: timing..

[zzIML-type-3 <IML-type-3@i405.com>]

Luis,

I suggest you read the Muir book about the .004 sticker.... general
advice is to IGNORE IT... go .006.  In general, it won't make that much
of a power difference, mostly a noise difference (more noise).

As for your timing.... you should throw what the book says out the
window.  When you put on a 009, you are changing the entire timing
situation!  10 degrees isn't a bad setting for a 009, just make sure you
use a strobe light and your TOTAL ADVANCE isn't beyond 32 degrees (at
full advance).

To the rest of the list, I put some pictures up on the WWW of general
engine stuff.  This is mostly type1 / type 2 layout, but might be of
use.  Check out:

  http://www.i405.com/vw/stand/

    Stephen Gutknecht
    mailto:SGutknecht@i405.com
    Renton, Washington


> ----------
> From: 	Luis A. Pieretti[SMTP:panin@n-link.com]
> Sent: 	Tuesday, December 30, 1997 12:27 PM
> To: 	T3 Group
> Subject: 	timing..
> 
> Hi!! I have a Pertronic ignition in my .009 distibuitor with a stock
> 1600DP. Today while adjusting 
> the valves a question came to my mind. I advanced the timing from 7.5 
> (what the book says for my year, model) to 10 degrees and valve
> clearance of .004 ( as requested on 
> cover of fan housing by factory specs) . My Notch runs much better
> than having the timing at 7.5. 
> My question is, by having a pertronics in my ignition, do i have to
> adjust anything else other 
> that the timing...valve clearance perhaps?it runs good now and gas
> mileage is much better too.
> thank you..
>    
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> 68 Notch              
>   VIN 318166136 
>   Engine T0543921
>   Color L650 GRANADAROT
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