ataraxia |
Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:56 pm |
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blues90 wrote: I'd still carry the stock distributor just in case. I went back to points from a pertronix because if points fail you can at least get home. Especially where the condenser is mounted on a 73 no way to get at it without removing the distributor. It uses the left screw on that secures the vacuum can.
I hope the 123 works out well. I like electronic replacements I just don't trust them any more.
I've used the Pertronix system, stock points and the 123 distributor in (two different engines) and it's a great distributor. Very easy to tune, consistent and has excellent build quality. There are a lot of mediocre aftermarket parts for these cars but the 123ignition distributor, in my opinion/experience, is a very well made part that was worth the cost. |
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notchboy |
Sun Dec 22, 2019 10:50 pm |
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gt1953 wrote: What kinda steering wheel do you have on that ride?
The stock one with a full circle horn ring.
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blues90 |
Mon Dec 23, 2019 4:42 pm |
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Mr.Duncan wrote: Started cleaning up a bit of rust today on the roof.
First ground it down, then treated the surface with OSPHO
As it was:
Ground down:
Ospho:
Also replaced the nylon washers/bushings on my heaterbox control lever as the OG ones turned to dust pretty much. Nice to have working heat!
Where did you get the heater lever washers from? |
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Mr.Duncan |
Tue Dec 24, 2019 8:38 am |
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blues90 wrote:
Where did you get the heater lever washers from?
Ace Hardware, Nylon washers in the hardware section. |
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blues90 |
Tue Dec 24, 2019 9:23 am |
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Mr.Duncan wrote: blues90 wrote:
Where did you get the heater lever washers from?
Ace Hardware, Nylon washers in the hardware section.
We used to have ACE hardware here haven't seen one in a while.
I'll need to measure one that's still good . the 2 on the heat or left one fell apart so now the heat will not stay up. I don't think the originals were nylon didn't think nylon turned yellow then fell apart. Don't know what there were made of.
ISP has them yet foe 4 shipped it's $16. |
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Mr.Duncan |
Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:41 am |
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Squareback has been getting some sweet MPG's
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blues90 |
Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:51 am |
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Mr.Duncan wrote: Squareback has been getting some sweet MPG's
Try 3.999 per gallon here in good old CA. |
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Mr.Duncan |
Sun Feb 09, 2020 6:44 am |
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Not too much going on here lately.
Changed my oil, painted the sump plate.
Just driving and enjoying the car. Put it up on a lift for a quick inspection.
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Mr.Duncan |
Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:14 am |
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Went to a car show in Katy, TX this past weekend. Only Type 3 to show up. 8)
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notchboy |
Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:44 am |
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My favorite kind of show - where you are in with the Hot Rod guys. I love seeing these guys wifes get all weak in the knees seeing cute little German numbers. 8) :lol:
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heimlich |
Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:25 pm |
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I was at the car show around 10:30AM. I spoke with a couple other Beetle owners.
Where are you buying your gas? It's down to $1.76 at Sam's close to me. |
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Erik G |
Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:43 pm |
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heimlich wrote:
Where are you buying your gas? It's down to $1.76 at Sam's close to me.
dang, lowest I've seen in the loop is 1.99 but no sams around |
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sjbartnik |
Mon Feb 17, 2020 1:10 pm |
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Mr.Duncan wrote:
Lookin good! Nice and dry under there :D |
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Mr.Duncan |
Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:41 am |
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Moved into my first house yesterday, currently got the squareback parked outside as I will be coating the garage floor in epoxy.
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heimlich |
Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:19 am |
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Mr.Duncan wrote: Moved into my first house yesterday, currently got the squareback parked outside as I will be coating the garage floor in epoxy.
Congratulations! Rates are really good right now. Looks like you got a brand new one too. |
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Bobnotch |
Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:04 pm |
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Mr.Duncan wrote: Moved into my first house yesterday, currently got the squareback parked outside as I will be coating the garage floor in epoxy.
Congrats on the new house. 8) Having a place with a garage is always nice, I should know as I have one myself. :wink:
The Square looks good sitting out front like that too. Like it belongs there. :D |
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Mr.Duncan |
Fri Apr 24, 2020 9:57 am |
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Picked up a nice NOS radio to install this weekend in the Squareback.
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Mr.Duncan |
Thu Aug 13, 2020 4:43 pm |
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Not much going on here, way to hot out to do much of anything.
Installed the 123 ignition which replaced my stock distributor.
I chose advance curve #8 as it has the same part number and curve as the 1972 model year 311-905-205 AF / Bosch# 0231 172 011 distributor. (used for both standard and automatic transmissions)
Timed it per the book to 5* BTDC at idle. Then hooked up my vacuum hose.
So much smoother.
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Mike Fisher |
Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:31 am |
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Tram was working on my car the other day and said we should put a 123 ignition on this car.
I hemmed & hawed about $300! Got home and wifey told me not to be so cheap and just Do It! =D> |
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Mr.Duncan |
Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:43 am |
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Mike Fisher wrote: Tram was working on my car the other day and said we should put a 123 ignition on this car.
I hemmed & hawed about $300! Got home and wifey told me not to be so cheap and just Do It! =D>
Hey the wife approved, DO IT. 8) Make sure you get the DJET one.
Yeah, I really didn't want to pay $300 for NOS FI trigger points.
Also spent around $200 ($30-$40 per pop) on used FI trigger points.
Just so hard to find those parts. |
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