Bruce is a Stage4 Cancer/Stroke survivor. Sometimes suffers from "word salad". Snide condescending Comments will be deleted. "Mindblind" comments will be deleted. - Cameralady, the Helper 0:24 Dissemble the Distributor 1:06 The secret Bosch Notch 1:30 Distributor Reassembly 2:47 Lube Distributor Shaft 4:04 Install Distributor into Port 4:26 Engine Set to Top-Dead-Center at #1 5:35 Stubborn Dist. Clamp catches on Fuel Line 5:45 Distributor and Bracket seat themselves 7:03 Two Timing Tips: Light and Static 8:00 Cross-check Proper Distributor Install 8:30 Installing Wave Washer and Lock Nuts 9:18 Installing "Shepherds Hook" metal Vacuum Line prevents gas getting into the Distributor 10:11 Plug Wires Firing Tip 10:26 Vacuum Line Shape 11:35 Electrical Connections 11:40 Primary GREEN Lead Wire goes to the Positive Connector, right side of the High Tension Cable. 12:15 Outro/End Screen Suggestions
Have you heard this? @10:24 So I was told the metal vacuum tube going from the distributor to the carburetor is designed like they are because small amounts of gasoline can come out and if it’s not looped or angled upwards, like yours, it will leak down into the distributor. With that said, I’ve, too, just run a hose straight to the carburetor
Gary, yes, the metal vacuum tube does what you described. Running a straight rubber vacuum hose, I've never had any issues with gas in my distributor. Some of my friends run a straight hose as well with no problems. Your choice. Thanks for the comment. Happy Fahrvergnugen 👍‼️ VW Bruce
Hi Butler. So sorry it took this long getting back to you. I have had internet issues. The green wire from the distributor condenser goes to the positive side of the coil. That is the right side of the coil. Happy Fahrvergnugen!
Are you sure this is true? The distributor I just got said that for distributors with a single wire (those with condensers) the wire goes to the negative terminal on the coil.
thank you Mr. Bruce !! I'm gonna have to try this on saturday, cos i took out my distributor last weekend to clean it and now it won't start anymore and it back fired too, and also i noticed my distributor don't have notched, maybe because it's a after market brand. I think mine was a PerTronix with vacuum advance.
@@VWBRUCE it works !! the engine is up and running again. but it need tuning. i already put new spark plugs and rebuilt the weber 40 carburator but the engine is still running rough. i might need a new coil. and also i have not checked the gap of the valves.
@@dummiechanic7283 Congratulations! Regarding your "To Do List," I would suggest Adjusting the Valves first (Cause you're kind of doing a mini-tuneup)! Other then that, it looks good and hats-off-to-you for rebuilding a Weber Carb! That's cool!
@@VWBRUCE thank you ! I'm gonna do that this coming weekend, i'm still waiting for my feeler guage.i just got my syncrometer tool for the carb today. and also my new transmission mount. cos mine was too and loose.my engine been shaking a lot. and also my oil smells like gas? should i changey oil too? cos the 1st owner told me it was flooding the engine before.
@@EIKLURAM unless the distributor timing is off or the distributor drive gear was installed incorrectly the rotor should be at 4 o clock pointing to the number 1 cylinder. Hope this helps.I VW Bruce
@@VWBRUCEThanks for your reply. I see now that the SVDA type distributor rotor will point to the actual position of no one cylinder at 1 o clock But the 009 type will have no one position at 4 o clock pointing in the direction of number two cylinder.
@@EIKLURAM the 009s I've serviced would have the no 1 at 4 o clock. No 4 is to the left of no 1 on the cap. Double check that the shortest plug cable will be no 4 cylinder. Double check the engine timing. If the distributor is rotated too far, then the rotor would be at 1 o clock to no 1 cylinder. Happy Fahrvergnugen VW Bruce
There must be a lot of original bosh svda Distributors around someplace the big rage years ago back was replacing with the 009 now everybody is realizing how much crap to 009 is and going back to the SV DA's
Motorcycleguy73, thanks for your comment. The 009 is the Porsche version of VW's 010 that was designed to run in the type 2 transporter. It has a faster curve to it so it doesn't work in all applications. Engine timing is critical with the 009 as well. Run the distributor that the engine originally had, I say.
Yes, at the 11:40 mark I show where the Primary Lead Wire (green) goes. It goes to the Positive Connector which is to the right side of the High Tension Cable.
It looks like my distributor is off 180 degrees...engine runs fine...gonna change carb to a progressive 32/36 & a sdva distributor...should I just line it up the same way when I remove my old distributor ?
Hi Natalie. Good question. The socket size for the generator pulley nut is either 17 or 21mm. VW used both on their production lines over the years. My experience is it's mostly been 21mm. Thanks for watching my videos & hope they've helped you. Happy Fahrvergnugen, VW Bruce
Hey, Marcus! I agree! But I will say this, I do not have a shop, nor do I have power tools. I use hand tools, a couple of jacks, jackstands, and a couple of wood blocks. One would call me a "Shadetree Mechanic." Yet, us kind, get it done, "Where There is a Will, There is a Way!"
