Date:         Mon, 15 Sep 1997 18:11:23 -0500
Reply-To:     Darrell Boehler <dboehler@TAOS.MIDWEST.NET>
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From:         Darrell Boehler <dboehler@TAOS.MIDWEST.NET>
Subject:      Fw: Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
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> From: Lawrence Johnson <ljohnson@halhinet.on.ca>
> To: Darrell Boehler <dboehler@taos.midwest.net>
> Subject: Re: Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
> Date: Monday, September 15, 1997 5:56 PM
>
> Darrell, I agree with you 101%.
>
> I have double checked your references and I think that you are right:
> The "v" notch is 5% BTDC and the "u" notch is TDC. I  measured the
> pulley, calculated the 5% offset from "u" notch and its smack on the "v"
> notch.
>
> I just set up our '86 Syncro Westfalia as per Bentley and took it for a
> short spin and it runs well.
>
> As I think this information is of general interest to the list, would
> you like to post it to V@G?
>
> Larry
>
> BTW, I think that if too much advance is used one gets pre-ignition
> knock and higher octane gasoline would be required.
>
> ________________
> Darrell Boehler wrote:
>
> > Ok Larry I got it the Bentley book does illustrate on page 28.44 the U
> >
> > notch is tdc for cylinder #1.Then they refer to the v as the timing
> > notch.This is what I more or less had surmised.
> >         So in my mind it is now very clear with the v notched aligned
> > with the
> > split in the case we have the correct or 5 degree btdc Bentley is
> > after.Most responses on the list seem to feel adjusting  for about 10
> > degrees btdc works best.I will set mine per Bentley,v at the split
> > and see
> > how it drives.
> >
> > Darrell
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Lawrence Johnson <ljohnson@HALHINET.ON.CA>
> > > To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU
> > > Subject: Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
> > > Date: Monday, September 15, 1997 11:59 AM
> > >
> > > I have some confusion regarding the timing notches on the flywheel:
> > > -------------^---------F
> > > -----u-----------------R
> > > When setting the timing (Temp Sender II disconnected, revs at 2000
> > rpm)
> > > which notch gives the required 5 degree ahead of TDC? In other words
> >
> > > which notch is which if either?
> > >
> > > Larry
> > > '86 Syncro Westfalia
>
>
>