Date:         Tue, 10 Sep 2002 15:02:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
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From:         Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
Subject:      Re: missing wire at distributor? and timing question
Comments: To: Scott Wilson <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM>
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Timing Adjustment for the Digijet:
Bypass the idle stabilizer as you said.  Do not disconnect Temp II--that is
a Digifant thing I believe.  Also do not disconnect any vacuum lines, which
is mentioned in the Haynes book.  Timing is changed by turning the
distributor.  Make sure the idle is correct so that the centrifugal advance
isn't doing anything.  Stock timing mark is the "V" on the pulley. This 5
ATDC. Line it up with the case split.  (I assume you are using a timing
light.)   I highly recommend more advance for your 1.9.  I am running 5
BTDC.  This is 10 degrees advanced from stock.  You will need to re-adjust
your idle speed as you advance your timing.  The "U" mark is TDC.  You can
use this to determine your timing set point   5 BTDC would be equidistant
in the other direction (further to the right).  I scribed a mark on my old
pulley.  My new Boston Bob engine conveniently came with a 2.1 pulley and
the 5 BTDC "V".
Not sure what wire you are talking about, but the Bentley has a good
diagram of the wiring harness.

                                                                  Jay




Scott Wilson <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 09/10/2002
02:44:17 PM

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when i was inspecting my spare wiring harness last
night i noticed that there was a wire with a female
spade right around the hall sender wires going to
dist.i also notice that on my van, there is a male
spade on the right of the distributer. i am wondering
if i am missing a wire? i don't see the same on my
harness although i guess it could be tucked up in the
sheath, anyone know what that wire does??? one more
question, im not real clear on how to set the timing,
besides pluging the idle plugs together and unpluging
the temp 2, is this accomplished by loosening and
rotating the distibuter? or is that for setting the
idle? thanks in advance for any input...

=====
Scott Wilson
85 GL Westfalia

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