JBugs - Timing a 009 Distributor

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Now that we have swapped out the original carburetor on this 1971 Super Beetle and got it adjusted, we can make sure the timing on the 009, centrifugal advance distributor is set correctly so that the car runs as well as possible. Our tech Sam explains how the distributor advance works and why he isn't a fan of them on street driven cars. Then he goes over the process of correctly setting the distributor timing. Follow along, enjoy and maybe learn something in the process!

Intro: 0:00
Timing prep: 0:43
Timing info: 3:08
Timing adjustments: 4:05
Test drive: 7:35
Closing thoughts: 9:59

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Parts used in this video:

Well, technically we didn't use any parts. The timing set up and how this distributor operates is going to be the same as any replacement centrifugal advance VW distributor. This goes for anything from suppliers such as Bosch, EMPI, Pertronix, Kuhltek and all the numerous China clones that are on the market today, regardless of whether they have mechanical or electrical points.

All parts used in this video are available at: http://www.jbugs.com/

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