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Al Von Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:03 pm

Took my '69 on its first freeway drive yesterday. My girlfriend and I did a 100-mile round trip from home to my parents' place for Independence Day. I have been adjusting and tuning and fixing things for two months and FINALLY a great drive.

The car didn't miss a beat. Zoomed right up to 65 mph and except for some hills, I had no problem keeping up with traffic.

It is amazing the difference a correct valve, points and timing adjustment will make.

Thanks to everyone on here for your help & quick answers to questions!

Herrschildkrote Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:16 pm

you have no idea! I reset the timing on my '71 Super and it started running like crap - no power, backfire, etc. Turns out I set the timing clockwise (like on my '74 Bus) and not counterclockwise as it should be.

great job on you beetle.

mla Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:48 pm

Feels great does'nt it. Well done :D



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