[T3] I'm a bit confused as to why unplugging this IAD temp sensor clears things up.

[Dennis Stiefel]

> On Apr 3, 2019, at 9:20 AM, Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
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>> On 3 Apr 2019 at 9:28, David wrote:
>> 
>> Hey Jim - as a side note here; if he is using a '72 dist. with a '73 system,
>> should he leave the distributor retard side port open to let air into the
>> retard side? My thought is if he plugs this unused retard port, the internal
>> diaphragm may not move appropriately to the advance side because of a sealed
>> vacuum condition on the retard side.
> 
> You're right, an unused retard port should be left open.
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Don’t know if this adds anything of value to this thread. If not disregard but I’ve been running a 73 distributor with my 72 system for about 6 years. Works great no issues so far. 

Dennis Stiefel 
72 Fastback FI MT
Rainsville, AL