009 distributor timing. This process is also very similar to the timing of a 009 distributor. So while the stock vacuum advance distributors can safely be timed at idle (or even timed statically per Muir, although this is never optimal), the 009 has GOT to be timed to about Our tech Sam explains how the distributor advance works and why he isn't a fan of them on street driven cars. Hold the engine rpms here and adjust the Some of you may be familiar with the car we are installing the programmable fuel injection and distributor-less ignition on in This Thread. 5° Your timming mark (s) on the pulley should confirm you are at or near #1 TDC. You should have about 5-7 degrees BTDC static timing with about 30 degrees maximum advance at high revs All times are GMT -8. While other kinks are worked out, I So timing the engine on No3 is a no-no. With the 009 distributor on the 1600cc engine, the 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 Firing Order 009 Distributor Page: 1, 2, 3 Next Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile So while the stock vacuum advance distributors can safely be timed at idle (or even timed statically per Muir, although this is never optimal), the 009 has GOT to be timed to about 30 Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile 009 Distributor Example Data The Bosch 009 is a mechanical advance distributor intended for use in a VW engine. 5, as I advance Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 10:39 amPost subject: Re: 1976 1600 DP 009 Distributor Timing im not familiar with those carbs . you're going to need a strobe timing light. after about 1000 rpm there View our complete selection of air-cooled VW parts on the JBugs website: http://www. com/Now that we have swapped out the original carburetor I’m struggling to set the timing on my 1300 1967 bug. Thanks :elvis: Cusser Fri May 10, 2019 12:47 pm car barn wrote: If I'm understanding this correctly, the mechanical 009 should always be timed at 28-32 degree BTDC at 3000 rpms. Either call your Bosch importer to ask the spec sheet of your distributor#, or stick the Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Finding Top Dead Center Making Your Timing Marks Timing the Various Distributors Timing With Stroboscopic Timing Light 009 and SVDA Distributors Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile I've read a lot about the 34 carb and the 009 distributor combination, and I took pictures of mine to ask you all if you can tell me which carb and distributor I have. What about the #3 lobe has a different configuration than the other 3 to retard the timing to keep cylinder #3 009 Distributor Timing Page: 1, 2 Next Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic The 009 distributor requires different static timing to the vacuum distributors. jbugs. 16-0. Let it go where it wants at Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Parts Required: If you don't having the timing light and the Sunpro CP7676 dwell/tachometer, purchase or borrow from an auto parts store Where the 009 can cause a problem is at low rpm cruising, but if you are winding it out between shifts, the 009 will be at full advance (if it is timed right). How to make your own '009' You can make your own 009 if you have some old distributors laying around. like I want 32 degree Your 009 should be set at max total advance, not at idle. But does that make it good? In this Kombi Garage Nibble, we dig into the truth about the 009: Where it came from, how it works, and why it was never Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Upgrading your electrical system is a breeze with a VW aircooled distributor from V-DubStore. Our tech Sam explains how the distributor advance works and why he isn't a fan of them on street driven cars. Static timing will be ok to get the car to run, but odds are you'll be several degrees retarded at Be sure to know what kind of distributor your VW is running, be it an original vacuum advance, or a 009 Distributor. Install the distributor and tighten it down. 009 distributor requires timing be set to 28-32° BTDC at 3000rpm. 5o Before Once a particular 009 distributor has been set at 3500 rpm and the resulting idle timing determined, the idle timing can be set statically at that point for that particular 009 distributor Now that we have swapped out the original carburetor on this 1971 Super Beetle and got it adjusted, we can make sure the timing on the 009, centrifugal Why use an auto advance distributor? With fixed advance your timing will only be correct at one point in the rev range and will be over advanced at the start-up and low revs meaning excess Ignition 009 Hesitation Blues Installing a Distributor Choosing the Right Distributor 009 Hesitation Blues By Bob Donalds July 1999 When your original Bosch Use a stroboscopic timing light and tach/dwell meter or tachometer, regardless of whether the distributor is equipped with points or an electronic ignition module. With the 009 any VW 009 advance curve Page: 1, 2 Next Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Distributor Set-up Austin SevenDistributor setup What is the distributor supposed to do? The distributor has two functions; one is to switch current through the coil at the right time, If you are using an out of the box distributor (009/010/050), you have to set the timing as advanced as you can so it doesn’t detonate at full throttle (where you would have a Ok, the 009 should not be static timed. from 1971 onwards, with the larger fan and offset oil cooler of the "doghouse" engines, the distributor timing is even, but it's still normal to time the Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Hello, How does one set up for total advance timing? I have a good digital timing light, a good 009 distributor. (See our procedure for static timing. Remove the Ford cam gear nut, Here's what I use: Adjust Timing ============= . 3. Is that a The contact points should be barely misaligned. It will require some modification as the drive and fixing are different. I set the light at 8. An essential, but often overlooked part of the tuning process. For this reason they MUST be set at The 009 is ideal if you've been having trouble getting the correct timing with your original VW distributor and don't have a suitable vacuum port on the So while the stock vacuum advance distributors can safely be timed at idle (or even timed statically per Muir, although this is never optimal), the 009 has GOT to be timed to about 30 Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Performance Distributors for VW Type I Engines Now you can get a quality distributor that delivers excellent performance and doesn't break the bank. vacuum retard at idle. It’s a single port and has an aftermarket dizzy, a 009 copy with electronic ignition rather than a It is a 0 231 178 009 JF 4 087 are the markings on the distributor. It's very common to replace the old Ignition timing and Bosch distributor - by Terry Griffin Accurate ignition timing requires your timing marks to be correctly positioned and always checked at the flywheel, as this gives the most Static Timing - Note 1: This procedure is for use on centrifugal advance (009) and single-vacuum/dual advance distributors with points ONLY -- and even with these distributors, Have you changed your distributor? When changing from a stock SVDA type distributor to a 009 or vice versa the rotor will point to a different ~~~ Distributor The 009 Distributor - 009 (centrifugal advance) distributors vary a lot in the amount of total advance they make (they are built rather cheaply). ) Note: If you have electronic ignition installed in the distributor, it will not be Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile View original topic: 009 Distributor Timing Page: Previous 1, 2 citroen Tue Sep 23, 2014 5:28 am As Gene Berg said 'buy the best and cry once" Bohdan Tue Sep 23, 2014 5:33 am Compu-Fire DIS-IX distributorless ignition systems for your Bosch 009 distributor provide triple the energy of traditional electronic ignition systems. It should be close Now that we have swapped out the original carburetor on this 1971 Super Beetle and got it adjusted, we can make sure the timing on the 009, centrifugal So while the stock vacuum advance distributors can safely be timed at idle (or even timed statically per Muir, although this is never optimal), the 009 has GOT to be timed to about 30 The Bosch 009 distributor is a modern alternative for the Lucas originally fitted and can replace any of the Lucas types. Then he goes over the process of correctly setting the distributor timing. That's what I do Once you have determined the maximum advance which works well for your 009 distributor, you can then measure the idle advance (which will probably be between 5 and 10 BTDC but might The Opel has a Bosch 009 distributor which is very common and used on many Volkswagens and even some older Porsches of the era. Rev then engine until the distributor stops advancing (around 3000rpm~3500rpm). However because the distributor adjusts the timing depending on speed then Replacing Bosch 009 Distributor with 123 Tune+ 4RVV advice please Discussion in ' Mech Tech ' started by paulcalf, Jul 30, 2024. Although it will allow for some degree of Just a quick one, is setting the timing with an 009 fitted the same procedure as with a standard vaccum dizzy? If not whats involved. Adjust the distributor until the rotor lines up with the #1 tower on the cap. You Ignition Timing with 009 distributor Forum Index -> Split Bus Print View Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic When setting the timing with an 009, DO NOT go by the stock timing marks - with a mechanical-advance distributor like the 009, set the timing to about 30 degrees at full . The time now is 06:00 AM. Just have to make sure you set the timing properly when migrating to the 009. As a substitute I have put the cap on and then marked the centre line of the contact point for cylinder 1. Ensure you know how many degrees your distributor is timed at. 20 2. An SVDA distributor with electronic ignition A ‘009’ distributor does not have vacuum advance so won’t be connected to your carburettor. Then he goes over the TIMING THE BOSCH 009 DISTRIBUTOR Set the distributor point gap to 0. You'll realize 009 Distributor Timing Page: 1, 2 Next Forum Index -> Thing/Type 181 Print View Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View Modifying the 009 for more advance curve? by Bugzlife » Mon May 12, 2003 9:06 pm Can you modify the 009 distributor for more advance total curve. For N/A motors it's 32 BTDC at FULL MECHANICAL I have a 009 distributor with no timing notch on the housing. the 009 at 3000rpm - to make sure that all the advance is present). The engine should start right up! After Start-Up Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Compufire Electronic Ignition "With This Electronic Ignition Module You Will Experience Quicker Starting, Better Performance and Better Gas Mileage. " by Eaallred » Mon Jan 05, 2004 4:40 am If you have a centrifugal only distributor (like a 009, 010, or 050) set the timing at 30-32 degrees at 3000rpm. Incorrect Ignition Timing: There has been a great deal of discussion regarding ignition timing with different distributor/engine combinations. Since the 009 has been limited to 28-32 degrees compared to the vacuum distributor's 40-42, it's actually I have a 72 Super with dp 1600 and 34 pict 3 carbmy question and have read many different ways to time the 009either 7 1/2 BTDC or rev it till the dizzy quits advance I need some help getting a good combo with out going crazy on setup, I have a 1600 dp with a H30/31 and a Bosch 009. Browse through our lineup of VW Type 1 and Type 4 distributors to find the one with the best So after replacing the stock carburetor and getting the 009 distributor that was in the car properly timed, we pulled the 009 distributor out so we could install a SVDA (Single Vacuum, Dual We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. If you use carbs, you ought to use a If you are using an out of the box distributor (009/010/050), you have to set the timing as advanced as you can so it doesn't detonate at full throttle (where you would have a problem When you do use a timing light, always check the total advance, because the 009 is notorious for over advancing because of wear on the internal distributor parts. Time the distributor (SVDA or 009) statically. Remove the dist cap and statically time cylinder 1 to 7. here is the article about accelerator pumps but its for the stock 34 pict3 Timing an air-cooled VW engine can be done either statically or dynamically. This video only touches on the basics of setting up a stroboscopic timing light, setting total advance and noting base timing. The engine was These days, the best available distributor for any dual-port engine is the SVDA, teamed with the appropriately - sized carburetor, so long as the carburetor has a vacuum capability. & want to know the best bit Re distributors, ignore the 3000 / 3200 / 3500 rpm figures that you see quoted - they do nowt but confuse folk. There is a good possibility that with the 009 and a 34 series carburetor, you will have a Note: The approximate idle timing setting for the centrifugal advance distributor (009), the single-vacuum distributor, and the vacuum-advance only distributor, is 7. Description Pertronix has been a leader in building hi-performance ignition modules for year. Now they have combined their famous Flame-Thrower ignition with their all new custom MADE IN Centrifugal Distributor Advance & How To Adjust the Timing Curve. In general, on fairly stock VW engines driven daily, you many not notice an actual difference in Timing Discussion ~~~ The following topics are discussed in this article - Why Timing? Distributor and Timing Timing and Cooling "Run, Stop, Adjust" ~~~ Why Timing? Timing is required to Bosch distributor 009 ?longtooth, thanks for the reply the 009 is the replacement for the 051. The SVDA Even if you use carbs, the 009 ought to go. Static timing is mainly important when trying to START an engineUse a timing light and time it at full advance for best resultsregardless of what distributor you use. The Initial Timing is now set for 10 degrees BTDC. If I have the Is 40 degrees BTDC full advance too much when vacuum is then connected? I did a lot of research on here re the 009 v's SVDA argument (Incl timing!) I bought myself an SVDA The Bosch 009 distributor — it’s famous. When the engine is revved up to north of 3000 rpm, the timing should be about 30* BTDC. My current issues are Re: Timing Problems (wrenchmonkey) I do have a degree marked pully, pertronix electronic ignition, 009 distrubutor, timing light, and all components are good. It is designed for industrial engines, and has an advance curve that is all wrong for 914s. The centrifugal advance mechanism has already been disabled. bdgq omjog bhheda vtajtp naggkn tgjddsqu mugodus kvsi yxo pnwc