Date:         Mon, 28 Apr 2003 09:43:20 -0400
Reply-To:     Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
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From:         Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
Subject:      Re: ATTN: 80-83 Owners
Comments: To: Simplstupd@AOL.COM
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If you are running an 009 there is no way you have proper advance........My
guess is that someone timed it for full advance and then at idle the advance
is high...........so instead of starting at 7.5 btdc, probably more like
20btdc, then advancing to 38 to 42 at 3500 rpms or so...................

t will work, but it is doing you harm on the low end in the long
run...................

It also sounds as if those other busses you have had or driven were not
tuned right........no stock motor with carbs will run better than one with
FI............FI is no hassle at all if you know what you are doing, and not
guessing.





Adam P
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
1974 412 "Goldmember"
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Wies" <Simplstupd@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: ATTN: 80-83 Owners


> I have had 2 buses with the fuel injection.  Never a problem, and good
> service.
> With this one being a 2bbl it still gives the same great service but less
> hassle.
>
> I too though it was a Weber conversion but it has a Motorcraft electric
choke
> installed.
>
> The power, even with the 009 and points, is outstanding.  Again, have had
2
> others with a 2.0L and this is by far the most powerful and clean running.
> Doesn't hurt that it has a fresh rebuild in it with new German heads....
>
> I'm in love, just wanted to hookup with other owners to compare notes and
> such.
>
> I can easily put the original distributor back in but if it ain't broke;
> don't fix it.
>
> Don't have to worry about carb icing-this is sunny Central FL.
>
> Take Care
> Paul
>