[T3] Stock cylinder kits

[Jim Adney]

On 18 Aug 2012 at 22:32, Keith Park wrote:

> Whats the best option for Stock 1600 cylinder kits these days?
> If I have to replace the ones in the Crate Im probably going to have to go
> 1600, right?  Any old 1500 kits around?

I think I have a used 1500 set in the basement that I've had since 
the early 70s. They probably have very few miles on them and would be 
pretty decent with a new set of rings. I may even have a new set of 
rings. I don't remember what make they are, but I can check, if 
you're interested.

I also have good German Bosch plugs for both Type 3 and Type 4. Let 
me know what version you're looking for.

As far as points go, I've never seen a problem with the standard 
Bosch points. Perhaps if you use the Blue coil and then just drive 
around town at low rpm, where they would draw a LOT of current, they 
could be a problem, but any burning is probably more a matter of the 
inductive spark that occurs when the points open. That spark should 
really not occur if the Kettering system is set up properly, and 
doesn't occur at all if you have a Mark 10 installed, since it's 
purely resistive at the points.  

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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