[T3] type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 50, Issue 4

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On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 2:42 PM, holly myers <hollym3 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hi please help me
>
> I'm looking for seat runners or a seat track for my driver's seat (right
> side) Aussie
> In my type 3 notchback sedan.
>
> Where do I begin to look?
>
> Thanking you in advance
>
> Holly
>
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> >    1. distributors... (FE Meek)
> >    2. Re: distributor (Keith Park)
> >    3. Re: distributor (Dave Hall)
> >    4. Re: type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 50, Issue 3 (Fiesta Cranberry)
> >    5. Re: distributors... (Brion Sabbatino)
> >    6. Re: distributors... (Keith Park)
> >    7. Re: type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 50, Issue 3 (Bobsnotch at aol.com)
> >    8. Re: distributors... (Brion Sabbatino)
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 15:55:56 -0700
> > From: FE Meek <ftalker at gmail.com>
> > To: "type3 at vwtype3.org" <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> > Subject: [T3] distributors...
> > Message-ID: <19B3BBC9-2679-4A6F-9C21-1A2E379C7014 at gmail.com>
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> >
> > Hi there
> > With Solexes and a stock engine, the German 009 is a perky and easily
> set choice, particularly with the Pertronix module.  An 019 cast iron unit
> would be my first choice, but the German 009 is also very reliable, as Mr.
> Fye has implied.
> > Clearly, they are not the best choice for most built-up engines and
> obviously not even an option for FI, but they're not the boogeyman they
> often are labeled.   Their shortcoming is a very limited, (20*), curve.
> So, the initial setting needs to be more advanced, (even at sea level),
> than other dizzys with greater curves, the 010, 018, 022 and BR4.  But,
> none of those are optimal for stock, carbed VW engines with stock, or near
> stock cams.
> > Hope this helps.
> > Best regards,
> > FE Meek
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 18:50:36 -0500
> > From: "Keith Park" <topnotch at nycap.rr.com>
> > To: <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> > Subject: Re: [T3] distributor
> > Message-ID: <19.0E.06451.743C6545 at cdptpa-oedge02>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Bob makes a good point, the AT has to idle under load, it makes quite a
> > quandry for those that want carbs, often folks just jack up the idle
> speed
> > to make do and thats hard on the tranny.  The Carbbed auto also had a
> > different modulator, all part that are unobtainium here in the US put
> > perhaps some of the Euro advertisers on the Samba may be able to supply
> the
> > correct parts... many hang out here and will post what your looking for
> > within a day or 2 if they have it.
> >
> > KEith
> >
> >
> > Topnotch Restorations
> > topnotch at nycap.rr.om
> > http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> > 71 Squareback  "Hothe"
> > 65 Squareback  "Eggcrate"
> > 65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
> > 93 RX7  "Redstur"
> > 87 Golf  "Winterat"
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:
> type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
> > On Behalf Of Bobsnotch at aol.com
> > Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2014 3:11 PM
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: Re: [T3] distributor
> >
> > In a message dated 11/2/2014 11:23:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> > fiestacranberry at gmail.com writes:
> >
> > Well,  the 009 is about the worst choice so anything other than that is
> an
> > improvement. You really want the distributor that matches those carbs,
> if
> > they are stock then probably the 66-7 distributor would be the best
> choice,
> > if aftermarket you can only guess, probably a 69FI distributor and  just
> not
> > use the vacuum can as there is nowhere to properly hook it on  the
> > aftermarket carbs.
> >
> > Keith
> >
> > They are stock Solexes. off a  '67 SB.  Thanx, everyone---I will pass
> this
> > on to  Jason.
> >
> > Lori
> >
> > Keep in mind that a 66 or 67 stock distributor will be a vac advance
> only,
> > and might not plat nice with the AT.
> > It might be worth doing some investigation work on what the European
> cars
> > (that had carbs and AT) used. I only mention it, as other countries got
> > both carbs and the AT combo. The USA only got FI and AT together. Just a
> > thought.
> >
> > Bob 65 Notch  with Sunroof
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> > Message: 3
> > Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 01:43:55 -0000
> > From: "Dave Hall" <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk>
> > To: <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> > Subject: Re: [T3] distributor
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> > The 311 905 205P (or 205S) were supplied for twin carb AT, but as Keith
> > points out, not too many would have found their way to the USA, and not
> too
> > common over this side either, as most Europeans used MT models, and still
> > do.
> >
> > Dave
> > UK VW Type 3&4 Club
> > ===================
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:
> type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
> > On Behalf Of Fiesta Cranberry
> > Sent: 02 November 2014 19:24
> > To: VW list
> > Subject: Re: [T3] distributor
> >
> > Well, the 009 is about the worst choice so anything other than that is an
> > improvement. You really want the distributor that matches those carbs, if
> > they are stock then probably the 66-7 distributor would be the best
> choice,
> > if aftermarket you can only guess, probably a 69FI distributor and just
> not
> > use the vacuum can as there is nowhere to properly hook it on the
> > aftermarket carbs.
> >
> > Keith
> >
> > They are stock Solexes. off a '67 SB.  Thanx, everyone---I will pass
> this on
> > to Jason.
> >
> > Lori
> >
> > --
> > "I wrestled with reality for 36 years, and I'm happy to say I've finally
> won
> > out over it."
> >                                                   ---Elwood P. Dowd
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> > Message: 4
> > Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 19:17:44 -0800
> > From: Fiesta Cranberry <fiestacranberry at gmail.com>
> > To: VW list <type3-vwtype3.org at lists.vwtype3.org>
> > Subject: Re: [T3] type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 50, Issue 3
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> >
> > Just heard from Jason.  He says:
> >
> >
> > I was able to score a nice svda dizzy with Pertronics electronic
> ignition.
> > I had to spend a bit of time modifying the throttle mount and syncing and
> > adjusting the carbs.  She holds a nice low idle while not dying in gear.
> > MUCH more drivable!
> >
> > ?So things are looking good!  He may also be able to fix my seat.
> >
> > Lori?
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> > Message: 5
> > Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 22:18:38 -0500
> > From: Brion Sabbatino <brionsab at msn.com>
> > To: type3 <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> > Subject: Re: [T3] distributors...
> > Message-ID: <BLU402-EAS210EE882F3BB0B00EC6D079CD990 at phx.gbl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > True, the German 009 is a quality built distributor . The Mexican and
> Chinese built units are a crap shoot. Some advance more than others. In any
> event, even the best 009 lacks the curve of the correctly matched
> distributor.  And if memory serves me right, the correct distributor also
> retards the timing on the number three cylinder to help prevent over
> heating of it.
> >
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
> >
> >
> > -------- Original message --------
> > From: FE Meek <ftalker at gmail.com>
> > Date:11/02/2014  5:58 PM  (GMT-05:00)
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: [T3] distributors...
> >
> > Hi there
> > With Solexes and a stock engine, the German 009 is a perky and easily
> set choice, particularly with the Pertronix module.  An 019 cast iron unit
> would be my first choice, but the German 009 is also very reliable, as Mr.
> Fye has implied.
> > Clearly, they are not the best choice for most built-up engines and
> obviously not even an option for FI, but they're not the boogeyman they
> often are labeled.   Their shortcoming is a very limited, (20*), curve.
> So, the initial setting needs to be more advanced, (even at sea level),
> than other dizzys with greater curves, the 010, 018, 022 and BR4.  But,
> none of those are optimal for stock, carbed VW engines with stock, or near
> stock cams.
> > Hope this helps.
> > Best regards,
> > FE Meek
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
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> > Message: 6
> > Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 22:21:15 -0500
> > From: "Keith Park" <topnotch at nycap.rr.com>
> > To: <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> > Subject: Re: [T3] distributors...
> > Message-ID: <4A.89.17456.AA4F6545 at cdptpa-oedge03>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Yes, remember...  the 009 (the original one) is for a constant RPM
> > industrial engine, nothing like the use a street engine see's.
> >
> > Keith
> >
> >
> > Topnotch Restorations
> > topnotch at nycap.rr.om
> > http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> > 71 Squareback  "Hothe"
> > 65 Squareback  "Eggcrate"
> > 65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
> > 93 RX7  "Redstur"
> > 87 Golf  "Winterat"
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:
> type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
> > On Behalf Of Brion Sabbatino
> > Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2014 10:19 PM
> > To: type3
> > Subject: Re: [T3] distributors...
> >
> > True, the German 009 is a quality built distributor . The Mexican and
> > Chinese built units are a crap shoot. Some advance more than others. In
> any
> > event, even the best 009 lacks the curve of the correctly matched
> > distributor.  And if memory serves me right, the correct distributor also
> > retards the timing on the number three cylinder to help prevent over
> heating
> > of it.
> >
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
> >
> >
> > -------- Original message --------
> > From: FE Meek <ftalker at gmail.com>
> > Date:11/02/2014  5:58 PM  (GMT-05:00)
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: [T3] distributors...
> >
> > Hi there
> > With Solexes and a stock engine, the German 009 is a perky and easily set
> > choice, particularly with the Pertronix module.  An 019 cast iron unit
> would
> > be my first choice, but the German 009 is also very reliable, as Mr. Fye
> has
> > implied.
> > Clearly, they are not the best choice for most built-up engines and
> > obviously not even an option for FI, but they're not the boogeyman they
> > often are labeled.   Their shortcoming is a very limited, (20*), curve.
> So,
> > the initial setting needs to be more advanced, (even at sea level), than
> > other dizzys with greater curves, the 010, 018, 022 and BR4.  But, none
> of
> > those are optimal for stock, carbed VW engines with stock, or near stock
> > cams.
> > Hope this helps.
> > Best regards,
> > FE Meek
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> > _______________________________________________
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> > Message: 7
> > Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 22:25:00 -0500
> > From: Bobsnotch at aol.com
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: Re: [T3] type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 50, Issue 3
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> >
> > In a message dated 11/2/2014 7:17:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> > fiestacranberry at gmail.com writes:
> >
> > Just heard from Jason.  He says:
> >
> >
> > I was able to  score a nice svda dizzy with Pertronics electronic
> ignition.
> > I had to spend  a bit of time modifying the throttle mount and syncing
> and
> > adjusting the  carbs.  She holds a nice low idle while not dying in gear.
> > MUCH more  drivable!
> >
> > ?So things are looking good!  He may also be able to fix  my seat.
> >
> > Lori
> >
> >
> > Sounds like you've found a very good mechanic Lori. Nice job. : )
> Congrats.
> >
> > Bob 65 Notch  with Sunroof
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> > Message: 8
> > Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 22:27:32 -0500
> > From: Brion Sabbatino <brionsab at msn.com>
> > To: type3 <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> > Subject: Re: [T3] distributors...
> > Message-ID: <BLU402-EAS10894B199851254404F2E09CD990 at phx.gbl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > Looks like she got a SVDA distributor. If it is a solid German one that
> is great. It will give a drivable curve. There are a lot of questionable
> ones out there. It is the next best thing to the correct euro distributor.
> All should be good and another type 3 is saved, preserved, and being driven.
> >
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
> >
> >
> > -------- Original message --------
> > From: Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com>
> > Date:11/02/2014  10:21 PM  (GMT-05:00)
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: Re: [T3] distributors...
> >
> > Yes, remember...  the 009 (the original one) is for a constant RPM
> > industrial engine, nothing like the use a street engine see's.
> >
> > Keith
> >
> >
> > Topnotch Restorations
> > topnotch at nycap.rr.om
> > http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> > 71 Squareback  "Hothe"
> > 65 Squareback  "Eggcrate"
> > 65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
> > 93 RX7  "Redstur"
> > 87 Golf  "Winterat"
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:
> type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
> > On Behalf Of Brion Sabbatino
> > Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2014 10:19 PM
> > To: type3
> > Subject: Re: [T3] distributors...
> >
> > True, the German 009 is a quality built distributor . The Mexican and
> > Chinese built units are a crap shoot. Some advance more than others. In
> any
> > event, even the best 009 lacks the curve of the correctly matched
> > distributor.  And if memory serves me right, the correct distributor also
> > retards the timing on the number three cylinder to help prevent over
> heating
> > of it.
> >
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
> >
> >
> > -------- Original message --------
> > From: FE Meek <ftalker at gmail.com>
> > Date:11/02/2014  5:58 PM  (GMT-05:00)
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: [T3] distributors...
> >
> > Hi there
> > With Solexes and a stock engine, the German 009 is a perky and easily set
> > choice, particularly with the Pertronix module.  An 019 cast iron unit
> would
> > be my first choice, but the German 009 is also very reliable, as Mr. Fye
> has
> > implied.
> > Clearly, they are not the best choice for most built-up engines and
> > obviously not even an option for FI, but they're not the boogeyman they
> > often are labeled.   Their shortcoming is a very limited, (20*), curve.
> So,
> > the initial setting needs to be more advanced, (even at sea level), than
> > other dizzys with greater curves, the 010, 018, 022 and BR4.  But, none
> of
> > those are optimal for stock, carbed VW engines with stock, or near stock
> > cams.
> > Hope this helps.
> > Best regards,
> > FE Meek
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> > _______________________________________________
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> > To unsubscribe or change subscription options, visit:
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