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Re: [T3] reassembling a Type 3 engine


On Sat, 2006-09-16 at 22:58 -0400, Constantino Tobio wrote:
> russw wrote:
> > Make sure the
> > distributor drive gear is in right for a T-3. A lot of shops install
> > them from habit for T-1.
> >
> >   
> Forgive my ignorance here, but what's the difference here? Is it 180
> degrees off? Because if it is, it would explain something from my
> distant past... :)
> 
No, it is about 90 degrees off. And you shouldnt just move the wires
around because of the timing offset on #3 cylinder.

-- 
russw <russw@classicvw.org>

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