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mykpadilla@hotmail.com Sun Oct 05, 2003 7:01 pm

Got a question for you all. I was able to aquire a 1975 VW/Porsche 914. The question is is it possible to change the distributor to a 009 so I can use electronic ignition, and is there any easy way at all to reset the valves? Thanks !

914 Dror Fri Oct 10, 2003 4:29 pm

i had to when i switched to 44 webers, i`m not sure how it works with the injection comp.
i use pretronix on my 009 and it works well.
about the valvs - i go to a pro.

Ratt Mon Oct 13, 2003 8:39 am

I got a 914 just recently too. The valves will be a pain, but check out pelicanparts.com They have a instruction sheet to make it easier. Also 914club.com has alot more 914 folks, and is very active. And yes my 914 has an 009 distributer.
Andy Rattley

64SunDub Thu Oct 16, 2003 6:13 pm

The Pelican parts article on adjusting the valves is probably the best way to do your valves, it's illustrated also which is a great help. Once you get it down a few times, it takes about 30-60 minutes. You should be adjusting the valves on your 914 between 500-1000 miles. Believe me you'll get good at it by about the third time doing it. Good Luck!

typ3 Wed May 26, 2004 7:53 pm

As far as I remember the 914 uses the same D-Jetronic fuel injection system that the Type III does. The distributors in these systems have a extra set of points in the bottom for triggering the fuel injection. Hence you cannot change the distributor.

Brandon



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