TheSamba.com :: View topic - 72 super running rough accufire ignition, timing?

Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:29 pm

New to the samba, been wrenchin on my beetle for about a year, just got tired of points and threw the accufire electronic kit. Cranks right up but seems like its missing running rough. Is it timing?

Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:12 pm

Did you re-time the engine after you installed the electronic ignition? Isn't the Accufire the EMPI brand? I think I had an Accufire and had nothing but trouble. I would use Pertronix or Compufire. Some of the kits require you to set an air gap between the Hall sender and the magnet...

Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:35 pm

Start with the basics. compression, valve adjustment. check plug condition. black or white, timing carb adjustment. disconnect one plug at a time to see which cylinder is weak. Points , dwell. Should point point something.Thanks Pete

Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:53 pm

Agree with Matt, start off by re-timing distributor.

Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:24 am

Did you re-adjust your timing after installing?

After installing my Compufire I noticed that the orientation of the distributor was different. #1 wire was located in a different spot as you look down at the distributor.

Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:19 am

Well i installed the kit and put the distributor back in at top dead center. had to mess with it a little to get it started, then it cranked right up. I need to adjust my valves, and i have new plugs and wires as of a month. Are there any tricks to timing it without a light? But these have been super helpful. thanks guys!

Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:23 am

You need a real timing light to get it to work correctly.

Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:50 am

You cannot time a point replacement system properly without a timing light and the timing will be in quite a different place than with points.

Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:02 pm

got a timing light on it, purrs like a kitten. thanks guys!