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Re: [T3] Ignition alternatives


On 4 Nov 2001, at 18:58, Hal Sullivan wrote:

> I've heard a few rumors that the 009 was designed for industrial engines or 
> something similar.  In any case, I've put a bit more thought into it than 
> your reaction seems to imply.  I've tried to find various advance curves to 
> compare (unsuccessfully), checked the amount of advance in the distributor 
> I used (mechanical and vacuum, as well as the vacuum retard), and checking 
> the total advance once it was in the car,  which currently is all in at 
> 3300rpm at 29-30 degrees (centrifigual advance only).

It's worth adding a Tee to the vacuum line and watching the vacuum 
as you drive and under different amounts of throttle, etc. Make sure 
that it is doing what you need it to do for your vacuum advance to 
work correctly.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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