Date:         Wed, 2 Nov 94 22:08:25 EST
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From:         dcarment@ccs.carleton.ca (David Carment)
Subject:      Re: Help Help 009 Distributor?

 rapalmer@eos.ncsu.edu writes:
> 
> > sequoia@halcyon.com writes:
> > > 
> > > I'm looking for someone to say "I've got a 009 on my bus, and it's been
> > > fine for X years =)
> > 
> > How about this:
> > 
> > 	" I had an 009 on my bus for several years, and never *could* get
> > it to run right."
> > 
> > I'm sure there is a source out there for a stock replacement distributor.
> > Find it, buy it, and be happy.  :)  If nowhere else, call Vee Parts here
> > in San Diego at (619) 477-4787.  They should be able to help.  I would
> > recommend avoiding the 009.
> > 
> Interesting, as I have run a 009 on my '67, which has a 68 Beetle
> engine, for at least 4000 miles, and it's been great. I put it on at the
> beginning of this year, and if it's as bad as some are saying, I'd love
> to get an old one- I'd be flying! :)
> Anyway, no complaints here.
> Richard
> 

I do have an 009 distributor in a 69 dual carbed 1600 cc engine and have
had it for ten years and it runs well. The only related item that I have
replaced over the years is a coil (this year) and of course plugs....DC -- 

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