How does a 009 distributor work?
How does a 009 distributor work?
The 009 distributor is usually set at 3000+ rpm because it produces its maximum advance at about 2600rpm. Setting the maximum advance timing at 3000+ rpm ensures that it’s “all in.” If the engine pings/detonates at 32 degrees, then use 30 degrees or even 28.
What is a SVDA?
The SVDA is a Single Vacuum, Dual Advance distributor with a vacuum advance for smooth acceleration off idle and a mechanical advance for higher RPM operation. The Ignitor Ignition module inside the flame thrower distributor ensures fast starts, better performance and economy and elimates the points and condensor.
Do you have to timing the 009 distributor?
A: Yes, having the 009 distributor matters big time. You HAVE to set this distributor using a stroboscopic timing light at 28-32 degrees at 3500rpm. The 009 distributors vary a lot from one to another (cheap build), and the maximum advance is more important than the idle advance.
Is the 009 distributor the same as a vacuum distributor?
It does not have the “load sensing” ability of the vacuum distributors that came as VW original equipment. But, since so many Bugs on the road today are equipped with the 009 distributor, we must address the methods by which it is properly tuned. The 009 distributors usually have the timing 90 degrees out compared to vacuum distributors.
What causes a flat spot on a 009 distributor?
The 009 distributor sometimes causes an acceleration “flat spot” (hesitation, stumbling, the Dreaded Bog!), as it does not have the vacuum advance adjustment of the original distributor.
Is the VW 009 vacuum distributor load sensing?
It does not have the “load sensing” ability of the vacuum distributors that came as VW original equipment. But, since so many Bugs on the road today are equipped with the 009 distributor, we must address the methods by which it is properly tuned.
A: Yes, having the 009 distributor matters big time. You HAVE to set this distributor using a stroboscopic timing light at 28-32 degrees at 3500rpm. The 009 distributors vary a lot from one to another (cheap build), and the maximum advance is more important than the idle advance.
It does not have the “load sensing” ability of the vacuum distributors that came as VW original equipment. But, since so many Bugs on the road today are equipped with the 009 distributor, we must address the methods by which it is properly tuned. The 009 distributors usually have the timing 90 degrees out compared to vacuum distributors.
The 009 distributor sometimes causes an acceleration “flat spot” (hesitation, stumbling, the Dreaded Bog!), as it does not have the vacuum advance adjustment of the original distributor.
It does not have the “load sensing” ability of the vacuum distributors that came as VW original equipment. But, since so many Bugs on the road today are equipped with the 009 distributor, we must address the methods by which it is properly tuned.
