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<DIV>In a message dated 1/21/2014 11:57:19 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk writes:</DIV>
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face=Arial>ISTR Bob reported that using the timing light on #1 and #3 showed
it to be<BR>true for his distributor, but MMCBW (My Memory Could Be
Wrong!).<BR><BR>If it started in March 1966 that would cover most of the Type
3s still on<BR>the road. Maybe it was found to be a problem when VW
introduced the 1600 engines.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Yes, I found that on my German 034 distributor from the early/mid 70's
(t-1 unit). </DIV>
<DIV>I believe Russ told me years ago that the FI distributor has the #3
retarded as well. This is why he used to harp on people making sure the
distributor drive gear was in the right place, versus just moving the plug
wires on the cap (now #1 or whatever plug it got moved to would have the
3 degree retard). :O </DIV>
<DIV>The main reason for the retard, is that the oil cooler blocks some of the
air flow to #3, and VW designed the retard to help with that problem.
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 size=2 face=Arial FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">Bob 65
Notch S w/Sunroof and IRS aka Krusty<BR>64 T-34 Ghia aka Wolfie<BR>71
Square-vert under
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