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You're close to the mark, but here's a few pointers. What you want to be looking for is full spark advance, not 5000 RPM. In other words, diffÛ)bA stributors reach their full advance at different RPM values. If you are using a dynamic timing light, then watch the spark advance as the engine speeds up until it reaches it's peak. It doesn't matter much what type of distributor you have, the full advance timing value should be close to the same for your engine configuration. 27 degrees may be a good value to start with, but there are many factors to consider such as your compression ratio, camshaft design, carburetor jetting, and fuel octane rating. If your engine is close to factory stock, other than the distributor and carburetors, you will probably be OK with the 27 degrees. If you're uncertain, it's best to be slightly under this value than slightly over, as slightly over may lead to pre-ignition (knocking) which can cause premature engine failure. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Nathan Jacobsen '62 NB '69 SB M/T >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > I just installed a set of Weber ICT's on my squareback along with a 009 > distributer. I was wondering what I should set the timing at? I was told 27 > deg btdc at 5000 rpm, does this sound about right ? How about static > timing? Also what speed should the idle be set at ? > > Thanks, > Tim > 61 Bug > 71 SB > 85 Vanagon > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > >