VW Ignition Tips & Tricks 

Glad to help

I couldn't agree more. My camera to a bad tumble. Hope it keeps working.

@@TheEZGZ fingers crossed it keeps going!

Thanks, will do!

Can I keep some old stuff at your house. HEhehehe I'm running out of room

Thanks

UPS just pushed me out until Monday. Grrrrr Can't wait to check it out

@@TheEZGZ oooh nooooo! Well good things come to those who wait, and that unit IS a good thing !

Glad to help. It means a lot to know people are fixing there problems from watching my vids. I'm humbled. and your support is appreciated more than you know.

I appreciate your support.

I'm always learning new stuff. Big difference in making it work and understanding how it works. Have a great day!

Good to see you here Tim :-)

Thanks John, You are why I keep posting. I'm always learning new tips and tricks.

a trick: you can watch movies on kaldrostream. I've been using it for watching loads of movies recently.

@Ares Bowie yup, been using kaldrostream for years myself :)

So nice of you

Thanks for watching and commenting. CHEERS!

Thanks for watching!

I just need more space.... and remember where I put things.

Thanks for sharing that. So many options. So many solutions. It's all good brother

If I ever get an old truck with points I'll use it again. My new dizzy will have it all under the cap.

Thanks, will do!

That ain't no lie, I'm on the learning curve like everyone else

I agree!

I'm doing tests and wonder why???? I'm still on the learning curve.... It's all good!

Glad you enjoyed it!

TRUE!

Your a Prince! My older brother had some Volvo's. How did it get in my stuff???? Thanks buddy

Nice!

I guess that's a good thing? Sorry for your pain.....

Yep! Things change. Got to change with them or be left behind.

I quickly lost faith in Flame Thrower ignition. I'll give Magnaspark a try. thanks

I too, fitted the Pertronix instead of the CB Points. What a huge difference to the starting and performance of the engine! I would never return to CB Points, and setting the gap. There is no maintenance to the Distributor after this. But please be aware that the Hall-Effect transistorised system is polarity-sensitive. If you fail to connect correctly, you will see the magic smoke, and the whole system will be destroyed in 2 seconds!! Connect it all correctly, you will get many years of service. No more misfires, and the Ignition Timing remains more accurate after this change. I would recommend this.

Thanks for watching!

Good Plan

Wow! I'm always amazed that people around the world can be with me in my humble garage. I'm just trying to keep my junk alive and showing how I do it.

Thanks, good to know. I appreciate your experience.

me ether. It's good to have a meter and test stuff......

I'm satisfied with what I have. Thanks and have a great day

What should I gap the spark plugs to? Spark plug gap is somewhat subjective. Every engine responds differently to spark plug settings. We recommend that the gap be increased a maximum of .007" over the factory specification. This should not create any issue with service interval's or plug life, yet will enable you to take advantage of the added potential of the ignition system. It's important to read the plugs occasionally to insure that your changes do not adversely affect the engine performance. My VW engines seem to run best with Autolight Spark plugs. Your results may differ

I'm in LOveland Colorado. Proper timing gives both power and economy. You have to experiment with your particular engine build, the type of gas and the altitude.

You should get a shop manual and read it. 10 degree's max at idle. 34 degrees max at full advance

I appreciate your support

Never had one of those. Seems like there all good these day's.

Sometimes electric problems drive me crazy. I then have t resort to replacing parts. Run a separate wire to hot side of coil from battery and ground wire to dizzy. Spark should occur when points are opening. Rotors do come with resistance. Lucas electrical has always been a nightmare.

@@TheEZGZ I ended up finding the issue, the distributor cap. Even though it had continuity through the cap, I could not get any power to the outside of the distributor cap. The engine runs now, just have to deal with some probate court nonsense to appease the DMV to register it

Those were so coooool I've got a few friends still using them. As I recall you didn't need to have an O2 sensor. To bad Can't Buy Performance doesn't still support them. But what's to support. Basic off the shelf stuff. I wish I had bought one back in the day. All my friends that have them are still working. Hope yours gives you lots more smiles and miles. Good stuff !!!!!

@@TheEZGZ Yep 13 years and never a hic up, runs a bit rich when it’s set up for the best power, it was set up on the rolling road, 173bhp from a 2276 I was pleased as it was the first motor I built. No O2 sensor or crank trigger but at least there’s no messing with jets or bunged up carbs! Thanks for the videos man!

Good Tip! Thanks for your continued support and knowledge

How would that help anything? I'm trying to make more power from larger displacement engines. 50+ year old worn out stock aint going to cut it. Shocking News!

@@TheEZGZ the chart is just something cool. It puts a face to all those old distributor.

I started going to off road races that have the vw power engines. And a lot of the cars run the 09 and blue coil. Thought they would have some fancy system.

Can't condemn what tried and true.....

Why do think the coil is to hot? They are usually too hot to hold. Have you changed anything. Folks will often say: Check your ground. I say better order a spare and keep it handy. I bought a EMPI alternator and it puts out 16 volts. Not good for pointless ignition.

6 0r 12 volt are the only options and they are interchangeable

No i mean, what should be the resistance of the rotor used in pertronix flamethrower ignitor 1 Distributor? Is it 5 ohms rotor or 01 ohm rotor?

Your good to go. VW is a negative ground 12 volt car. The coil has a Positive + number 15 and the other side is negative from the distributor which is grounded at the engine

I appreciate the quick reply - just did some tinkering with the old stock 009 that was on the engine and it’s all burnt up and dusty on the inside. Looks like it’s electronic dizzy time

No I haven't even seen one. Sounds interesting

Whatever makes you happy is what you should stick with.

@@TheEZGZ Forshore I will be Interested to See How it Goes I"ve seen them they look like a Good set up, Thanks for the info in the vid it was verry informative

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@@TheEZGZ Oh Thank you Sir Sorry Im a Late Commer to your Vids , Im slowly Working my way though LOL I see one and I watch it I don"t pay attention to the Date Looks Nice over there where you Live , I live in the same type of place in the Mountains Heaps of highway back roads take your pick

It's all good bro! Peace!

I learn a lot the hard way and try to share my experience with everyone. Every day is a new adventure

That's because your knowledgeable and know how to take care of them. Only reason I learned about the Pertronmix was the Sand Dunes and we all switched over to them the same summer. Heck now days there is not a lawn mower or chain saw made that has points anymore. Puts a lot of service shops out of business. Take Care my Friend

It should want to at least start at 8 to 10 degrees before TDC. Stock out of the box 44IDF webers are way to big for that size engine unless your all out racing. Low and mid range RPM won't be smooth. IDF Carburetors Low Speed Circuit Tuning It is most important to verify all linkage and levers are installed without binding and the linkage opens to full throttle and is allowed to close to the Idle Speed Screw. This is the number one and two reasons for tuning errors, improper linkage installations and over tightened linkage nut, causing binding in the linkage assembly. The Individual Runner carbs, IDF, have individual Idle jets and mixture screws for each barrel. They also have an additional air bleed screws and lock nuts. This is not used for idle adjustment or idle quality. The settings for these screws should be closed. Standard IDF Settings: Speed screw ¼ to ½ turn in after contact with lever maximum. Mixture Screw 1 turn out from lightly seated. “Lean Best Idle” Procedures After confirming the linkage allows the throttle lever to seat against the Idle Speed Screw. Back off the Idle Speed Screw, then turn the screw in until it contacts the throttle lever and turn it in ½ turn. Turn in the Mixture Screw in until it “LIGHTLY” seats, then back it out 1 full turn. Loosen the 8mm wrench size nuts on the “air bleed” screws, turn in the air screws until it seats then tighten the nut. a. Start the engine, it will run slow and like a tractor. As long as it will stay running, the idle speed is not important at this point. b. First, turn in the mixture screw until the engine runs worse, then back out the screw ¼ turn at a time. The engine should start to smooth out. Continue to back the screw out ¼ turn at a time until the screw does nothing or runs worse. Then turn it back in to the point where it ran best. You want to tune the engine by sound. Adjust each mixture screw to the best, fastest and smoothest running point. Do this procedure with each mixture screw. c. Now you may adjust the Idle Speed Screw. It should be sensitive and only require ¼ turn in or out to achieve the idle speed you like. d. These carbs are commonly used in pairs, this makes the synchronization important, be sure to bring the high flowing carb down to the low flow carb. Then bring them both up to “proper” Idle speed. The Idle Speed Screws are not opened more than ½ turn in. e. After synchronizing multiple carbs, reconfirm steps b. c. & d. “Simple Rules for Calibration” If your mixture screw is out more than one turn like 11/2 turns then your idle jet is too lean, go up one half size on the Idle jet. If you mixture screw is not out one full turn, something like only 1/2 turn out from seated then your Idle jet is too rich, go down one half size on the idle jet. This is all based on the important fact that your speed screws are not open more than ½ turn if they are then that is also an indication that you have a lean Idle circuit. You are cheating by opening the throttle plates and exposing additional progression holes in the transition. Pump By-pass Valve: The pump by-pass valve is designed to allow fuel into the pump circuit and when depressed, by-pass a percentage (hole on the side of the valve) of the fuel delivered to the accelerator pump nozzle/jets. We have included the zero by-pass valve in our jet kit. This will deliver all of the available fuel to the engine and not by-pass fuel back to the fuel bowl. This will increase the duration and volume of the pump shot with the original pump jets. To decrease the duration and increase the fuel volume we have included in our jet kit the larger 55 pump nozzle/jets. This is for maximum fuel delivery from the accelerator pump circuit. The accelerator pump by-pass valve is located in the bottom of the fuel bowl, one is required per carburetor. More Tuning & Adjustment 1. Most Critical! Be sure for initial carburetor set up all air by-pass screws should be in closed position. These are not commonly used in standard carburetor adjustment. 2. Set the idle speed screw at ¼ to ½ turn in after contact with throttle lever. When doing multiple carburetors all linkage should be disconnected. All carbs should be bench adjusted to same setting. 3. Set the idle mixture screw to one turn out form lightly seated. When checking the seated position to make only light contact with seat, aggressive seating will damage needle and seat of carburetor, Adjustment if possible should be to find smoothest idle with each mixture screw on all carburetors. Some prefer to do one barrel of each carburetor then come back and do the second barrel 4. Start engine as long as engine starts and runs do not turn up idle speed first. 5. After preliminary lean best setting of idle. Check carburetors for synchronization. Commonly done by checking lead or front barrel of each carburetor. 6. You will always want to bring high flow carburetor down to match the low flow carburetor. If this cannot be done you will need to recheck bench assembly for binding throttle in high flow carb. Once you have matched both carburetors you will need to set the idle to the desired idle speed setting. This will be done by adjusting both carbs up or down the same amount and re checking for synchronization. 7. Make one last check of lean best (smoothest running position) idle on all mixture screws one last time. 8. Best idle should end up with the mixture screws at or near one turn off seat. Check rule of thumb for idle jet selection on the other side of this page.

@@TheEZGZ thanks so much I will give it a try. I keep you posted.

how is it going? I want to and also learn

Yes sir, got one on the 2110 right now. It's even a light blue color. The coil clamp hides the name. Works just fine.

@@TheEZGZ That's a good enough endorsement for me, EZ. Thanks!

I think your right. It's hard to hold the camera and chew gum at the same time. hehehe getting old sucks

@@TheEZGZhaha no problem Ez, its still a good demonstration. I did this bench test because i bought an electronic points kit from china alibaba. I needed to know of there was even something in the little chineese thing haha. But is seems to work well. About 22€, a petronix kit costs about 149€ over here. 40 euro less then a complete petronix distributor like you bought. So it was worth trying the chineese copy elec points. And so far about 800km from installing they still work very good. I carry a spare distr. with me already adjusted and timing marked on the case. It so surprised with the quality of those 22€ points i bought one extra this week and also a complete FJAS idf40 kit for vw. Cost around 320€ when a real weber kit cost 1400€ over here in belgium. Fun and learn full times coming for sure.. =D

They mention in the literature that you can open the spark plug gap . Have you tried that?

@@TheEZGZ so opening the gap more when having electronic points? Benefits?

plugs last longer, engine idles smoother, less emissions. better MPG at least thats what my MSD system did on my old ford pickup

I'd rather text in the comment section so others may benefit.

Thanks, will do!