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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:00 pm    Post subject: Distributor Models Reply with quote

Is there a list somewhere of what models Dizzys work with what year bus? I have a 72' 1.7

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting I have a 71 and have used a 009 for 12 years and it's not listed as working for a 71.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Interesting I have a 71 and have used a 009 for 12 years and it's not listed as working for a 71.


don't go there. This arguement will go two days before it dies.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Interesting I have a 71 and have used a 009 for 12 years and it's not listed as working for a 71.

Just because it fit doesn't mean it work well.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the link! Looked there but not the right area.

So really what is the difference in models if the dizzy will fit?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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So really what is the difference in models if the dizzy will fit?

Different total advance, different curves. There's vacuum only, mechanical only, vacuum/mechanical, single vacuum, dual with advance and retard.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So...then it would be interesting to see a cross reference of what will work in what bus years and what diff timing you need to compensate for the diff in dizzys? Or maybe some cannot be swapped at all? I ask this because I have a few I keep as spares are diff models and just purchased a use one on samba pulled from a 1.8 with a petronix.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine werks real good.


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Interesting I have a 71 and have used a 009 for 12 years and it's not listed as working for a 71.

Just because it fit doesn't mean it work well.

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A 71 originally had a 1600 Type 1 engine. Personally i'd want a vacuum advance distributor in a heavy Bus to give it a bit more advance when it's under load.

Good is a relative term if you have no reference. There is better.

While this is a totally different vehicle, it's from someone who thought his vehicle "werks real good", until he tried something better.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had a SVDA on their before and it ran okay for 3 years. I'm happy with my 009 but I wonder if it decreases fuel economy. I'm not married to it and have to use it or anything. 95% of the time it's just me in the Bus with nothing but the seats seems to do fine. Maybe the dual carbs and 1776 are why?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

warned ya - everyone take cover - Pandora is out of her box again.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?search_keywords=009+distributor&search_forum=5
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm happy with my 009 but I wonder if it decreases fuel economy. I'm not married to it and have to use it or anything. 95% of the time it's just me in the Bus with nothing but the seats seems to do fine. Maybe the dual carbs and 1776 are why?

I'll put my bus with baby Webers and an 009 up against other setups for the gas mileage. I'd tell what my trip mileage is again but SG would need his meds. Right Steve? Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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chabanais wrote:
I'm happy with my 009 but I wonder if it decreases fuel economy. I'm not married to it and have to use it or anything. 95% of the time it's just me in the Bus with nothing but the seats seems to do fine. Maybe the dual carbs and 1776 are why?

I'll put my bus with baby Webers and an 009 up against other setups for the gas mileage. I'd tell what my trip mileage is again but SG would need his meds. Right Steve? Laughing


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PostPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Desertbusman wrote:
chabanais wrote:
I'm happy with my 009 but I wonder if it decreases fuel economy. I'm not married to it and have to use it or anything. 95% of the time it's just me in the Bus with nothing but the seats seems to do fine. Maybe the dual carbs and 1776 are why?

I'll put my bus with baby Webers and an 009 up against other setups for the gas mileage. I'd tell what my trip mileage is again but SG would need his meds. Right Steve? Laughing


yeah, but to get that mileage you go 45 mph on the freeway!
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nope, around 60
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Getting away from original question. So unusual! Very Happy

Is there a cross ref. what dizzys will work in what engines/years with or without modifications?
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Getting away from original question. So unusual! Very Happy

Is there a cross ref. what dizzys will work in what engines/years with or without modifications?

No, because each one is curved for a specific combination of engine, gearing and vehicle weight they don't interchange.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well then, could you tell a noob how to determine what dizzy you have and what dizzy you SHOULD have?

I ask because I want to buy points and a rotor this week, but my engine, I think, is far from original. When a local mechanic opened the engine hatch he shook his head and said "another hodge-podge pos..." I'm not sure the pos is accurate but it was to that effect. POS is what I think about it Confused
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