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Re: [T3] type3 Digest #132


I don't know much about distributors, and this kind of
real-world info is very helpful since I'm just about to build my
first aircooled motor.  Any suggestions on where to buy an 010,
or how much it costs?  It sounds like a good balance of
driveability and maintainability, especially if I can convert it
to solid-state ignition eventually.

--- type3@vwtype3.org wrote:
> From: "Steven Ayres" <comwest@att.net>
> Subject: Re: [T3] 010 Dizzys
> Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 08:44:04 -0700
> 
> WillB=> building a 1776 ...
> => I've found a 010 ... worth the conisderation
> => or do I keep my stock?
> 
> I've been running an 010 on my 1641 for some time, and the
> performance has
> been pretty good, much better than the 009 (which in my
> opinion is junk).
> I'm convinced that any mechanical-advance-only distributor
> will exhibit some
> sort of flat spot on acceleration, however. This is not a huge
> problem for
> street racers, but for daily drivers it can be annoying.
> 
> If your carbs have a vacuum takeoff for advance, it would be
> worth your
> while to experiment with your stock distributor. I'm currently
> using a stock
> AH distributor from a late FI engine, and I'm finding much
> smoother
> acceleration from low rpm. I'm also looking at the possibility
> that the
> engine will run a little cooler while cruising and vacuum is
> low.
> 
> Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ
> '66 KG1600


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