Checking Ignition Timing
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@richpin06a ok well i stopped using it for a certain amount of time i am still trying to figure out "whats that ticking sound" and someone says i could have ignition problems is that true?
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I gotta say that it is a bit of a wild guess way to set ignition timing.
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-Rich is showing a nifty way to check to see if Distributor-advance system (in this case via vacuum-diaphragm) is operating correctly; --he had already set the engine-off static-timing at 5*/after-TDC, and am impressed that he has the engine running like a clock, in optimal condition according to the instant-starting at low-idle! Caution: -being air-cooled, VW-Bug engines are critical as to proper timing, Do Not Guess, as engine will be ruined if you run to-much (or to-little) spark-advance..!!
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Static timing is better and you dont have to start the car!
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you are not timeing it you are checking for adavance that way,it should be checked at idle.
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hey richpin i have a issue with dry starts my vehicle is a 1975 ranchero i have to pump up the gas in order to get it started it use to be 16 pumps to start i was using some additive to the fuel tank and oil crank case marvel mystery oil to be exact now it got down to between 4 to 12 pumps mainly 4 is it normal for me to have to pump the gas ? i also have a slight tick i think i have a bent push rod its a very silent tick sound but it is noticable it comes from pasengers side valve cover.
chamblizi 2 days ago
@chamblizi I bet the marvel uped the cylinder compression that is why it is starting better.
richpin06a 1 day ago
Nice tip. I just bought a '74 SB and noticed that the engine has a noticeable "flat spot" on acceleration. When I looked at the engine, I noticed it does NOT have a VACUUM ADVANCE on the distributor. Should I change out the current distributor for one that has a vacuum advance or should I just leave it as it is? Thank you for your response.
Chikes33 7 months ago
@Chikes33 Most likely someone changed your distributor to the 009 style which only has centrifugal advance.Most of the flat spots i have experienced have been a problem with the pump circuit in the carburetor.
richpin06a 7 months ago
is " Maaaack" the word you use for "mark "
dbird1954 8 months ago 3
@dbird1954 yes that's my new england accent for ya
richpin06a 8 months ago