> sequoia@halcyon.com writes:
> > 
> > I'm looking for someone to say "I've got a 009 on my bus, and it's been
> > fine for X years =)
> 
> How about this:
> 
> 	" I had an 009 on my bus for several years, and never *could* get
> it to run right."
> 
> I'm sure there is a source out there for a stock replacement distributor.
> Find it, buy it, and be happy.  :)  If nowhere else, call Vee Parts here
> in San Diego at (619) 477-4787.  They should be able to help.  I would
> recommend avoiding the 009.
> 
Interesting, as I have run a 009 on my '67, which has a 68 Beetle
engine, for at least 4000 miles, and it's been great. I put it on at the
beginning of this year, and if it's as bad as some are saying, I'd love
to get an old one- I'd be flying! :)
Anyway, no complaints here.
Richard