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How do you know where #1 plug wire should be on the distributor if there is no cut on the rim of the distributor. Also how do you static time so you can get the car started then use a timing light. This is a 73 auto stick beetle, 1600 dual port. I had it runnjing & then I turned the dist. a slight bit to try & adjust the timing that way, now it will not start.
Ok we will need to know what kind of distributor do u have?
Hopefully this helps:
- Nick
Turn the engine over till both #1 valves care open. Then look to see where the rotor is. That is #1. Usually 1 or 4PM depending on which dist.
Once you find #1 set the pulley to your timing mark. loosen up the dist and turn till the points for # 1 just open. That will get you in the ball park.
Nick, depends on what type of dist in the car 
Last edited by burrhead (2010-11-08 15:12:10)
Nick, depends on what type of dist in the car
The photos I linked were mostly to illustrate the firing order & cylinder locations (a picture is worth a 1000 words).
You're right...depending on the distributer & where the "vacuum can" is located...will effect exactly where #1 wire is found.
- Nick
If u have a stock distributor then it should be like the pic above. If u have 009 distributor then it should be 90 degree different.
Last edited by 74Superbeetle (2010-11-08 15:31:27)
where the "vacuum can" is located...- Nick
You assume a lot
Turn the engine over till both #1 valves are open.
hey Burrhead don't you mean closed?
#1 rockers should be loose for TDC
hank
burrhead wrote:Turn the engine over till both #1 valves are open.
hey Burrhead don't you mean closed?
#1 rockers should be loose for TDC
hank
OOPS, of course both closed, jeesh
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