I time mine at 5 degrees BTDC. The European Haynes book says 10 degrees BTDC but I figure that with the gas I can get in USA it would be better to be prudent. Besides its the max advance under load that really matters. I adjust the idle down with the volume screw, to about 800 rpm. Here in South Carolina, there is no vehicle inspection anymore and there has never been an emissions test. I adjust the idle the old fashioned way, with a vacuum gauge. The idle is smooth and reliable and will hold the A/C as I dont have any relay to set the idle higher. As for power, I can easily cruise at 80 mph and when I was out west last year, I always seemed to be able to overtake newer 2.1 vans. I can cruise with cruise control at 4100 rpm max. Steve Cotsford, '84 Westy, Wolfsburg edition, 76k miles |
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