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  1. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Hi there people, was hoping to get an understanding of what dizzy would work best for my current set up please. 1641 engle w110 cam, 34 pict 3, electronic ignition. I am currently running a dizzy with a vac advance but am unsure what type I have. just wanting to know what dizzy type would suit...
  2. Items For Sale - AUTO
    Complete Bosch Made in Germany distributor for sale - £60 This was removed working from the bus when I recently upgraded my ignition system. All in good working order. http://www.vdubxs.com/4-sale/
  3. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    I needed to replace the dizzy clamp on my van so thought I'd go posh and get a JayCee billet one. Looks nice. However, before I pull the dizzy out I thought to myself, the van has a 009 and the (1300 single port) bug engine (which is in the back not being used) has a (as far as I know) stock...
  4. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    I was replacing my points and condenser on my Bosch 009 today and decided to check the condition of my mechanical advance, so I took the plate off and inspected, I found there to be only 1 spring? Is this a major problem? Or is it supposed to be like that? Heres some pics: Mounting points...
  5. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    http://bit.ly/GACD3U Currently running the dreaded 009, and have been meaning to get some vac advance back in my life for a while now. Would this dizzy be any good? Seems ludicrously cheap. Any experiences/advice? It's for a 1641 twin port on the standard single carb (considering 34icts in the...
  6. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    I understand there are cheaper chinese ones, but there are also German made/stamped items, are these supposed to be better, or are they just for earlier stuff?
  7. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Hi, I have been given an svda dizzy (009 is ready for the bin), and I want to give it a good clean up as it's quite grubby. In addition to this the magnet has been unscrewed from the can, the little one on the brackety thing. I want to get it all back together again and replace my 009. Does...
  8. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    I have, what I believe to be, a SVDA distributor that I'd like to use to replace my current 009 distributor. I have a '79 bus with a 1600 twin port engine. I believe it to be stock, but it might have a fast cam. The markings on the distibutor are: JFU 4 0231 170 186 043 905 205K (not 113 905...
  9. Items For Sale - AUTO
    Genuine Bosch 009 Distributor 0 231 178 009 with Cap & Rotor Arm and a Pertronix Electronic Ignition System (already fitted) original ignition receipt & installation instructions are included I recently bought a bug which I'm taking back to stock so I have a few items for sale, please see my...
  10. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    ok with all this dizzy talk I've decided I need a vac advance dizzy to replace the 009 option 1 - buy an unknown 2nd hand one that could be worn for say £5 and need a new vac can say £27 (gsf) and point/condencer £8 = total £40 option 2 - buy the £40 one Status are selling (including the vac...
  11. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    Hi, Since wiring in my choke so it actually turns off:p and doing the timing, my engine splutters when putting my foot down hard, it isn't carburettor icing, i think it is related to timing, i don't know if it is too advanced or over retarded, can someone help??? :D cheers
  12. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    I have read some conflicting advice on timing a vac advance only dizzy. VW-Resource (Link) says: Old Volks Home (Link) says for the dizzy I have: What is the reason for this difference and which should I use? I am asking because I plan on replacing my 009 in favour of the VW 111-905-205AA...
  13. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    I have a splitty single cab with what I believe to be a 1600cc single port engine (number UG008587), it has a Solex H30/31pict carb and an 009 dizzy. I want to get rid of the 009 for a vac advance dizzy. I have a spare vac dizzy with the vw number 113 905 205 AL. Will this work well with the...
  14. Aircooled Mechanical Tech
    I needs a new vac advance for my dizzy but i can't find out what the dizzy is, it is the one pictured below: if anyone knows where i could get the advance unit / how much/ links that'd be cool too:) Cheerssss guys and gals:) :)
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