050 Distributor timing

[BluBus]

I know the advance curve is different than the 009 so the 32 advance trick wont work. What would be the proper timing for the 050


1974 Rivera
T-4
Webber progressive
New Bosh 050
Rebuilt with 10,000 miles

[Rich]

If you are refering to the strictly mechanical distributor, I used one for about 15,000 miles in my 1700cc Westy. As I recall, I just set it at 7.5 BTDC at idle, just like I did my 009. I figured I just got more advance from it than from the 009. My plugs always looked good, kinda whitish/tan. My mileage was what I consider to be a typical 21-24 mpg. It ran a little hot, but not from too much advance. What follows is taken from an article that can be found in the library at www.type2.com. (I'd like to credit the author, but I would lose what I typed if I tried to jump back, sorry!) There's other helpful distributor info there as well.

"Its advance characteristics are similar to the Brazilian manufactured "009" (there are some that were made in Germany as well, and they say "Germany" on the bottom of the can, and have different advance characteristics, too). The "050" has a smoother advance curve (flatter line on a graph of rpm/degrees advance). The advance kicks in at around a hundred RPM lower than the "009," making it more suitable for use in a van. The "050" also advances to a greater degree, around 26 degrees at ~3100 rpm, while the "009" poops out at ~2650 RPM with a total advance of about 21 degrees. These numbers are approximate, and will vary between distributors and reference literature."
Good luck,
Rich

[BluBus]

Thanks I set it up just below what I set the 009 to and it works great nice low end pickup