Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan
Subject:Ignition timing on '87 Syncro
From:Bob Gourley
Date:Mon, 24 Apr 2000 16:04:08 -0700

Hi Guys!

On page 28.42 in my bentley, there are instructions for ignition timing

In the last paragraph for adjusting with timing light it says,"Notch on V
belt pulley must match separating line on crankcase. That is where mine has
been running  but I have discovered that it has a lot more snap when set at
about 3 degrees BTDC.

The paragraph above this talks of 5 degrees BTDC  being displayed directly
on "tester".

I want all the power I can get out of the engine but don't want to burn
holes in the pistons.

Thanks for your help on this.

Bob

Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »