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Re: [T3] Some carb or ignition problems...


on 15/9/2002 9:46 AM, Dave Hall at dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk wrote:

> Is that timing on your twin carb '71 with the (wrong) FI single vac
> distributor done with the vacuum hose on or off?  TheVW timing info (see my
> website) seems to suggest the hose should be off for TDC timing on the
> single vac. FI distrib., but I've no experience of using the wrong set-up.
> Try removing the hose with the timing light on the mark.  Does it change?
> If so I reckon you should time it with the hose off (or just try it
> statically at about 7.5 deg BTDC).

No I left the hose on last time. Jim mentioned that as well, and I checked
it and I don't think it had vacuum at idle, but I will re-check it to be
sure.

Thanks,
Regards,
Ben Doughey

AdMac Services
Ph. (09) 837 3313, (021) 259 9837
http://welcome.to/admac.com/


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