Timing

don't get me wrong i agree with anthony about setting at 3k rpm 25-
37 ,but at idle the will be at around 7.5. still case in mind can he
keep it running long enuff to sett it that way ,and does he have the
know how. that is the main piont i was trying to get to mainly that
if he is unsure of how the motor was put togiether it would be hard
to set the timing and that he should take it to some one to help him
identify what would be the right timing my friend who works on vw
for a living at a known place in my town is the one who told me the
whole 7.5 timing it is also stated in many books john muir, dumbees
guide to vw's and so forth it does not state that it is the right
timing but it is a place to start if you are not sure of how to set
timing or where it should be set

David J wrote:
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> I agree with Anthony. The quickest sure fire way to destroy an
> aircooled VW engine is to time it "by ear". DO NOT drive the car
> timed in this manner!
>
> Anthony wrote:
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>> chris j wrote:
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>>> the start for a modifed motor like mine is also. should be at
>> about
>>> 7.5 btdc so i would start there and see how that is and that is
>>> asuming that you have a 009 dist if that doesn't work try tdc and
>>> adjust until smooth idle and drive to see if it is missing then i
>>> would suggest taking to a bug shop and let them help you. it really
>>> all depends on how the motor was put togiether ,but you want it to
>>> spark on compression stroke
>>>
>>> Mo wrote:
>>>>
>>>> My air-cooled manual specifies engine timing based upon the year.
>>>> How do I know what year to refer to when the engine has been swapped
>>>> out, pistons and jugs likely changed (to a larger size?), etc.,
>>>> etc.
>>>> -Mo
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Not even close. If you have an 009 distributor then you need to set
>> the timing with it running at about 3K rpm's and set it at 25-37
>> BTDC, 7.5 won't get it done and either will just getting a smooth
>> idle. Make sure you read the instructions that came with your
>> distributor. If you have a stroker or a bored out engine then you
>> need to consult someone that knows those engines.
>> -Anthony
>>
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