Clarke Hillyard from Accuspark fits Electronic distributor

How to fit a AccuSpark to your VW air cooled engine

[Menniserik]

you don't explain why you turn the distributor body anti clockwise at 3.33?

[crpth]

Electronic ignition, upgraded spark plug wires, more powerful ignition coil, etc. is in my opinion the best upgrade for the old VW air cooled.
After watching the video I have just one small comment. Better to use wire separators, zip ties to bundle them together is not such a good idea. ;-)

[Vpfree]

Do you recomend that electronic ignition?
Iam in doubt between accuspark and 123 ignition!

[bingbonk]

Use a stroboscopic timing light. With the vacuum hose disconnected and plugged, set the timing to 7.5 degrees BTDC at 900 RPM (idle). Timing should be set initially at 30-32° BTDC at 3, 500+ RPM, vacuum hose disconnected and plugged. Maximum advance, at 3, 500+ RPM, vacuum hose connected, with no load on engine (car sitting still), light throttle, should not exceed 42-44° BTDC.

[Mru]

So close to getting your sleeve in the belt! Tie wraps on plug wires is no bueno.

[oldvolksbus]

I bought one of your complete kits with vac advance. I’ve just got around to fitting it on my recon engine. There’s no mark on these that I can see for cylinder 1 and after turning the engine over, no 1 cylinder doesn’t sit in the factory position. Is this right?. It’s more at 60 degrees from the rear tin.

[camaroboi]

Very informative video, thanks a bunch.  Getting ready to do this today as a matter of fact.

[chicagomike]

I have a 1600 dual port--with dual weber 40 idf carbs...I have the Pertronis flamethrower II---but drawing the vacuum off of only 1 carb has made it difficult to time correctly. I noticed you are using duals---words of wisdom on vacuum advance on only 1 carb????

[rodneywicks]

call the distibuter by its proper name would be good