VW Beetle Restoration Project: Installing Electronic Distributor

How to install an electronic distributor or electronic ignition in VW 1600 engine.

I am not a licensed mechanic, this video is made for fun. Video features my first attempt of installing an electronic distributor in a VW boxer engine. I hope you find this information useful, but will not take any responsibility for anything which happens to you, or others cars while using this video.

This is one of many videos I plan on making throughout my restoration of this 1969 VW Beetle aka, a Bug.

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[bobleo]

Hey bro keep it up 👍 it’s cool to see someone willing to learn how to work on their own VW rather than pay someone. These cars are really fun if you learn how to keep them going 👍

[oldmanandabus]

I'm actually going to be doing the same thing here next week so thanks for the video.

[ravenfritts]

Gotta start learning sometime. Keep it up

[reginaldlarry]

Changing from 09 to electric is the spark plugs gap different

[lucasfraillon]

Hey mate, please, get your fuel filter away from that coil, or buy some of these Blaze Cut things, but do something so it won't turn into a big fire ball!

[timmytheimpaler]

Sooo whats the benefit of switching distributors if your old one (old style) works?

[barbaratodd]

I see that you didn't have the car any longer but was that the EMPI 009 9441-B electronic ignition that you installed?

[voxonovatobaja]

Hey man what coil are you using? Here in México can't find the blue Bosh, I have a blue Beru ZS 172 but not shure it's fine. Can't buy a pertronix right now. Thanks

[brucenichols]

The horrible noise between talking spoiled this

[campion]

Always static time the new distributor before trying to start the engine. Will save a bunch of frustration. Ask me how I know.

[coloradoraptorguy]

I’m attempting to get this done correctly on my 70, and the one thing I’m confused about is you repeatedly say “point the rotor at #1” while it appears the rotor is pointing at the 6 o’ clock area, not at #1. Why is that?

[beardedg]

U never showed how to connect the distributor on the coil

[gmd]

@Chris N' Cars - Are you still using this electronic distributor, and if so how has it worked out for you? Would you recommend them? Thanks!

[jsebben]

Get rid of the chrome tin on the motor, it reflects the heat back to the motor unfortunately

[markloganvw]

Nice video but your music is to loud have to keep turning it down and then up again when you talk so after 4.07 just shut it off. It's a shame

[fairworld]

You video music is damn loud compare to your voice

[skinnytvw]

electronic distirbutors are all junk...unless you buy one for $450 from cb performence...lol i run points and have zero probs just change them once a year....ohh i see you just changed a shit dis for another points boooyyy