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Re: [T3] electronic ignition


On 2 Apr 2001, at 11:14, Matt Cox wrote:

> I recently put a Pertronix electronic ignition system in my 72 Squareback.
> I kept the stock distributor in place and put in their ignitor and coil.
> Since then I have experienced what seems to be decreased power and
> definately a decrease in gas mileage.

It really should have produced no change at all. Did you reset the 
timing after the installation? You should. 

Make sure that the electrical leads in the dist have enough excess 
length inside the dist that they can flex to allow the advance 
mechanisms to work.

You should also verify that both the mechanical and vacuum 
advances are working properly.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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