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Svda distributor timing. Reattach the vacuum hose on the SVDA distributor, and, if applicable, to the vacuum port on the intake manifold. The SVDA is a Single Vacuum, Dual Advance distributor with a vacuum advance for smooth acceleration off idle and a mechanical advance for higher RPM operation. I have seen youtube videos for static timing at TDC and 7. When timing my SVDA to 30 degrees @ Learn how to adjust ignition timing in your vintage air-cooled Volkswagen beetle, bus, or type 3. Static Timing vs Strobe Light Timing See our timing procedure (Step #6, Timing) for information regarding timing the various types of distributors. I always set it to 7,5° before TDC with the vacuum hose disconnected. I am trying to get the timing set but not sure on where to time it. Cheers all Reply Quote Like Sort by Oldest first Duncan Sep 16, 2011 · Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Sep 3, 2025 · Vanagon SVDA Distributor Timing by luftvagon » Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:01 am I'm sharing my current "base" vanagon svda-like ignition. by tvargs » Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:40 pm Ok, so that graph tells me that the timing goes far too high at 3000 RPM, and I have a problem? And that problem is likely the distributor? (It was suggested that my dizzy may be missing a spring - will have to take it apart to see. If you previously had a 009 distributor installed in the engine, the SVDA 034's rotor position will be about 45 degrees different from where it was with the 009. ~~~ Timing the SVDA Distributor - When I first put my SVDA distributor in, will static timing get it close enough so it will start? CB Performance Black Box Programmable Timing Module (Simulated SVDA Distributor), CB2013 is best used to keep your old school look, but have a 21x21 spark table which is good up to 10k RPMs! Included 5 Bar MAP Sensor also controls Vacuum Advance, or Boost Retard for turbo cars! What does ACN mean by this? Jun 14, 2015 · Been doing a lot of reading on timing, as finally wanted to get around to checking that all is well on our bus. 4mm), but where should my timing be set to? Apr 12, 2013 · Hi all I have a svda distributor but can anyone tell me what the max mechanical advice should be (28 or 30) plus what should the overall advance should he with the vacuum line connected cause I have noticed the the total advance does go uo with the vacuum line on. Net SVDA, Pertronix 12V SVDA, Pertronix 6V SVDA, or Imported SVDA Distributor – For 34 PICT or Weber IDF, ICTs, and Dellorto FRDs and DRLAs that have the ported vacuum port on them. As I understand it, points gap should be 0. It might be different with the electronic Jul 4, 2019 · Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Jun 14, 2015 · Been doing a lot of reading on timing, as finally wanted to get around to checking that all is well on our bus. To time the distributor correctly look up its model number and follow the instructions given. Electronic Ignition Material gleaned from various correspondence. It might be different with the electronic These days, the best available distributor for any dual-port engine is the SVDA, teamed with the appropriately - sized carburetor, so long as the carburetor has a vacuum capability. When you initially open the throttle the increased vacuum advances the ignition and as the revs increase the vac ceases to operate and the centrifugal part takes over. 5 ° BTDC, on the firing stroke of Cylinder number 1, ignition switch ON, turn the distributor until the stroboscopic timing light flashes. When I used to run a Pertronix module a few years ago I always adjusted it statically to 7,5 first, and fine tuned it with a strobe light afterwards. May 25, 2024 · And also worked well with the smaller hole throttle plate combined with distributor hooked up “SVDA-style” and 7. Mar 17, 2025 · A svda distributor is different. Using a stobe timing light on a cold engine will result in alterations over the whole setting range. Got that Pertronix SVDA installed. 5° BTDC idle timing setting. In the future you can set the idle timing at this point (vacuum hose removed from the SVDA distributor and plugged). May 24, 2013 · Car & Engine Spec - 1975 Beetle, 1300A engine, Bosch SVDA 043-905-205 Distributor (New unit - original design - bought last year), Single solex carb (can't remember spec, i think 31 pict 4?). 5btdc) lines up with the crankcase at idle (850-900rpm). 29. You need to pay attention to the model#s, there is no single SVDA timing. The plug in the centre will be connected to the coil (2) using the short lead. msqpart. If you've got a distributor without vacuum advance (like the 009) then yes you need to dial in the advance on the gun. then leave it alone and do not go on to fine tune with the timing light after warm up. It is preferable to set the timing on a cold engine using the static timing method (if you have an 009 or SVDA distributor). Someone wrote to ask - I have just a rubber vacuum hose on my SVDA distributor. The Ignitor Ignition module inside the flame thrower distributor ensures fast starts, better performance and economy and elimates the points and condensor. 57. We also bought and installed a Single-Vacuum Dual Advance (SVDA) distributor from John Connolly at Aircooled. These days, the best available distributor for any dual-port engine is the SVDA, teamed with the appropriately - sized carburetor, so long as the carburetor has a vacuum capability. I static timed it first, and then finetuned the timing at idle with a timing gun. But the reverse combos (large hole plate with SVDA tuning, and small hole plate with DVDA tuning) were significantly harder (or even impossible) to get smooth idle performance out of. If you only look on the surface it seems simple: The "obvious" choice is the Bosch 009, right? Not necessarily. The SVDA distributors are more expensive to build in comparison with the Bosch 009 (the Bosch equivalent of the VW centrifugal distributor). 5°BTDC at idle. Apart from my bed) I followed the excellent link found on here to Rob and Dave's Apr 20, 2023 · I used to have a pertronix module in a stock distributor (wen't back to points after the pertronix suddenly gave up). Aircooled. 5* BTDC and in the "How to keep your volkswagen alive" manual at 5* ATDC Any help would be appreciated, thanks. gz. The vacuum can itself is pointed at the 2' O'clock position roughly. Stock or stockish appearance. With the vac line Note: The SVDA distributor is essentially a centrifugal-advance (009) distributor with a vacuum advance assist to help prevent hesitation in all of those stop-n-go situations in city traffic. The mechanical advance takes over out on the highway in the rpm range of 2000-2500+ (highway speeds in 3rd and 4th gear). It will give most advance under load on a light throttle. #vwbeetle #beetle distributor #air cooled #beetletiming #sladesbeetle #vwbeetlestatictiming #1968beetle In this segment, I show the placement of the distributor drive gear, and also How to install Apr 9, 2003 · Timing, Svda is this correct? by Casey79Westfalia » Fri Jul 23, 2004 2:28 am I have a 79 westy with stock fuel injection and a svda distributor. It never failed to run that way. The jets in Dave's Bocar 34 PICT/3 carburetor are - Jul 14, 2012 · Timing SVDA distributor at idle or full advance? Page: 1, 2 Next Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic Jump to: You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in May 4, 2007 · Aircooled VW owners have an assortment of options when choosing a distributor for their engine. Jul 30, 2014 · Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile If your 1971 VW Bus or 1971-74 VW Beetle/Ghia/Thing has the original dual-vacuum distributor and you replace it with the SVDA, you'll need to plug (cap off) the carburetor's retard vacuum port, which is the port located closest to you as you're looking at the carburetor from the rear of the car. May 19, 2011 · Is 40 degrees BTDC full advance too much when vacuum is then connected? I did a lot of research on here re the 009 v's SVDA argument (Incl timing!) I bought myself an SVDA (best thing I've done for camper so far. With the SVDA-type distributor, the vacuum is only providing about 8 degrees of the advance and the centrifgual part the other 30 degrees or so. From what I've read on here (and vw-resource) timing at 3500rpm should be set at 28-30 degrees with vac hose removed and plugged. Net (the combination of the SVDA distributor and the 34PICT/3 carburetor is the combination recommended by John Connolly -- see John's "Choosing the Right Distributor" article). 009/010 - For modified engines, where no ignition fine tuning is desired. It requires a different timing advance curve than a manual tansmission. 5 degrees BTDC is correct for the 009 centrifugal-advance distributor and most single-vacuum distributors (e. May 1, 2012 · Vanagon SVDA Distributor Timing by luftvagon » Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:01 am I'm sharing my current "base" vanagon svda-like ignition. Aug 27, 2011 · In the future you can set the idle timing at this point (vacuum hose removed from the SVDA distributor and plugged). May 18, 2022 · Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Apr 3, 1999 · Distributor Application Summary (the article in a nutshell, without all the details). Stock Distributor – For stock engines. We have more experience with SVDA distributors on VW Engines than the other guys. I used to have a pertronix module in a stock distributor (wen't back to points after the pertronix suddenly gave up). , Pertronix or Compufire Apr 27, 2021 · Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Static Timing vs Strobe Light Timing See our timing procedure (Step #6, Timing) for information regarding timing the various types of distributors. ~~~ Sub-topics addressed in this article - Advice from John Connolly Wisdom of Bob Hoover Regarding Electronic Ignition Questions and Answers Dave's Compufire Installation Bob Hoover Continued ~~~ Advice from John Connolly (Aircooled. There is only one called ‘stock svda for Vw ‘ but the max advance is set to 28 BTDC at 3800 rpm. From memory you time them at idle with the vacuum hose blocked off. ~~~ Timing the SVDA Distributor - When I first put my SVDA distributor in, will static timing get it close enough so it will start? If your 1971 VW Bus or 1971-74 VW Beetle/Ghia/Thing has the original dual-vacuum distributor and you replace it with the SVDA, you'll need to plug (cap off) the carburetor's retard vacuum port, which is the port located closest to you as you're looking at the carburetor from the rear of the car. I have a sears timing light and my car runs great but I want to make sure it is not over/under advanced. Apr 2, 2006 · SVDA Distributor and Timing Forum Index -> Beetle - 1958-1967 Print View Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic How much timing advance have you adjusted it to? The SVDA distributor for the 1600 engine is usually adjusted to 7,5 degrees before TDC. Difficult to reproduce with a car sitting still as you tinker with the timing. (I personally don't like these Oct 18, 2002 · SVDA Distributor Timing Question by Marc » Fri Oct 18, 2002 3:10 pm You're looking for about 43-45° total with the vacuum line connected, which should be the result if you set it at 7. When the car is at idle the timing notch flashes just before the 8 to the left on the scale (ATDC). You should take some time to read about the differences between vacuum and mechanical advance. I got it all running and starting looking at the ignition maps installed on it. I use the same procedure with the points. I'm a bit confused about the timing for my distributor -SVDA VW 043-905-205 / Bosch 0231 170 034. This video explains the basics of the four-stroke engine and how to make adjustments to the points Apr 12, 2013 · The second distributor is for an Auto-stick transmission which only has three gears. 050 - For engines with a relatively short connecting rod. With the vac line Aircooled. There is some variation depending on the model year and the country -- emissions considerations and such Mar 17, 2025 · A svda distributor is different. It follows the vacuum advance, and mechanical advance of SVDA distributor. I’ve just got my hands on a used but working 123 distributor. Oct 21, 2013 · 1600 twin port - Beetle. Maybe I have now done too much reading as I'm a little confused at the results! So I'm pretty sure I have a single vacuum advance with electronic ignition. g. Feb 19, 2024 · I am new to Beetles and recently got a 72 Super Beetle DP 1600, running a SVDA Pertronix Distributor with electronic ignition and 34 Pict 3 Carb. So after replacing the stock carburetor and getting the 009 distributor that was in the car properly timed, we pulled the 009 distributor out so we could install a SVDA (Single Vacuum, Dual May 19, 2011 · Is 40 degrees BTDC full advance too much when vacuum is then connected? I did a lot of research on here re the 009 v's SVDA argument (Incl timing!) I bought myself an SVDA (best thing I've done for camper so far. With engine rotated to 7. Sep 6, 2020 · Officially - if you have the right distributor (an SVDA model), no. In my book you throw the light probe in the trash or use it to check fuses and static time the electronic ignition when the coil sends the spark to the plug. There is some variation depending on the model year and the country -- emissions considerations and such Feb 20, 2024 · SVDA Pertronix Distributor Timing Question Page: 1, 2 Next Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic Jump to: You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum Feb 19, 2024 · I am new to Beetles and recently got a 72 Super Beetle DP 1600, running a SVDA Pertronix Distributor with electronic ignition and 34 Pict 3 Carb. By the way the engine is a 1600 twin port with a 34 pict 3 carburettor. Apr 14, 2013 · Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile JBugs - Installing a SVDA Distributor with Electronic Ignition VW Beetle NIGHTMARE Muffler Install and a Proper Distributor!! Classic VW Beetle Bug Ghia Bus How to Time Set Volkswagen Engine Timing Nov 26, 2013 · The strobe will give you the most accurate timing with electronic ignition's for static timing. . Net) Replace your points and condenser with electronic ignition (e. Jun 7, 2007 · Re: Timing, SVDA and Advance Curves. Timing Vacuum Distributors ~~~ Both idle timing and static timing of 7. Once I removed it and installed the SVDA the rotor on it faces just about 3' O'clock. Nov 30, 2018 · With an SVDA distributor the vac operates and low revs. Once you do a little research, you'll find a variety of stock units (including the SVDA unit), as well as Stock Distributor - For stock engines. Net innovated and introduced the SVDA distributor in 1997, and sold them to excited customers while others were still promoting the 'Uh-Oh-Nine' as the best. Your timing light should be set to zero (like one that's not adjustable) and you time so that the mark on your pulley (7. Apart from my bed) I followed the excellent link found on here to Rob and Dave's Apr 10, 2019 · An SVDA distributor with electronic ignition A ‘009’ distributor does not have vacuum advance so won’t be connected to your carburettor. SVDA Distributor - For 34 PICT, 30/31 PICT, Progressives, and Dual Carburetors with Ported Vacuum Ports. With the vacuum hose connected, timing should not exceed 42-44 degrees BTDC at 3,500+ RPM. After getting the rotor at (TDC #1 timing scale at 0) with the old distributor (German 009) installed the rotor on it pointed towards you. Static timing worked on my car. The distributor cap has 5 plugs to attach HT leads to. ignitionTbl1_2015-10-11_20. This is where the power Sep 6, 2020 · Officially - if you have the right distributor (an SVDA model), no. 4mm), but where should my timing be set to? Timing Vacuum Distributors ~~~ Both idle timing and static timing of 7. 016" (0. Mar 18, 2025 · 123 distributor timing by advinnie » Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:52 pm Hi all. Apr 19, 2023 · Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile Apr 16, 2012 · Forum Index -> Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up -> Why 45 Max timing with SVDA? View original topic: Why 45 Max timing with SVDA? Mar 18, 2025 · 123 distributor timing by advinnie » Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:52 pm Hi all. , SVDA) on aircooled VW engines (vacuum hose disconnected and plugged on the single-vacuum distributor).