[T3] short distr cap

[crash 69]

Yes, I've read this in other forums as well.  Since I don't know the exact
displacement of my engine, how do I determine the best distributor option?
 We're guessing it's around 1915cc or so, based on how it drives.  I've gone
through the Weber 44 idf carbs and it runs very smoothly now, so I'm afraid
to change anything.  No flat spot, no hesitation and no hiccups.  Having
said that, I'm always open to improvements................

I'm averaging about 22 mpg, which I think is reasonable for my situation.

On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 4:44 PM, Dave Hall <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk> wrote:

> Bosch 009 distributors were originally supplied for constant speed engines
> in an industrial application.  OK if you're screaming round a race circuit
> at top speed, but not as satisfactory for general road use where engine rpm
> changes much of the time.   If you're not a boy racer, the correct
> distributor for your car would be a better choice, as long as it is in good
> order and not worn out.
>
> Dave.
> UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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> [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of
> Bobsnotch at aol.com
> Sent: 17 July 2011 02:16
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> Subject: Re: [T3] short distr cap
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> In a message dated 7/16/2011 9:10:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> dhbadeer at gmail.com writes:
>
> Bob,
>
> So what you're saying is I would need a totally different  dizzy, right?
>
>
>
> Yes, or a different cap and rotor. Up to 67 used a short cap and matching
> rotor, with a vacuum only distributor (except 64 & 65 "S" only, which were
> vacuum and mechanical advance) in the USA. Other parts of the world got
> different items after 67.
>
> Bob 65 Notch  S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
> 71 Notch (Krunchy)
> 64 T-34 Ghia  (Wolfie)
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