Greg -

Here's all the specs ya need:

http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V8384

And yes, vacuum is connected, but be sure to temporarily disconnect and
bypass the Idle Stabilizer so the timing mark doesn't jump all over the
place ;-)
-- 
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 9/4/07, Gregory Smith <gfs@scattercreek.com> wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> Been off the list for a few years as life intervenes.  Did a tune-up the
> other day and couldn't find my big green book.  Anyone know the timing
> spec for a 1.9 liter DH motor?  I think it's 5�BTDC at idle with vacuum
> connected, but would like to be sure.
>
> Thanks,
> Gregory Smith
> Olympia, WA
> '84 Vanagon