Judson / Timing on 36 hp 1200 1960 beetle

[Schnage]

After all the trouble with installing the pertronix, i am unsafe with the timing? I have a timing light, an the best power i have when the timing mark on the pulley is as seen in the picture:

What do the experts think?

[Schnage]

No idea?

[sgmalt46]

ok let me try here, what dizzy? 009 010 019 ? if so it should be timed at the timing mark which is 7.5. looks like it's timed at 10+ take a tape measure and measure from the mark to the left a inch and a half and make a mark that is about 32- 34 degrees. check the timing at 3k rpms's and see if it goes past it . if so yes too much advance and you will melt your pistons. i always check total advance to be safe. all dizzy's can vary in advance built in. . if it does not run as good there you have other problems. carb/jetting
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55 deluxe 23 window bus
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55 rag top beetle
66 beetle
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46 beetle 552nd royal army service corps CCG

[Schnage]

It is a VJU4BR8 dizzy.....

[sgmalt46]

ok
that is the same curve as a 019. so 7.5 is where it should be timed. that would give you 30-32 total. you need to make sure it is not over advancing. set the timing no more than 32 total. at 3k.
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55 deluxe 23 window bus
64 crew cab
55 rag top beetle
66 beetle
71 square back (sold) ! good luck with it Henry!
46 beetle 552nd royal army service corps CCG