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How do I know if I have a 009 distributor?
A 009 is mechanical advance and does not need a vacuum line. They are used primarily if you have a dual carb setup. There are newer distributors that have both vacuum and mechanical advance. The numbers on the side can be used to identify what you have but typically if it’s Bosch I think there are just 2 types of caps.
What engine is in a 1967 VW Bug?
Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 | |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | 1100 cc H4 (Petrol) 1200 cc H4 (Petrol) 1300 cc H4 (Petrol) 1500 cc H4 (Petrol) 1600 cc H4 (Petrol/Ethanol) |
Transmission | 4-speed manual transaxle 4-speed semi-automatic; Saxomat (from 1961) 3-speed semi-automatic; Autostick (1967–1976) |
Dimensions |
How do I identify my Bosch distributor?
Bosch distributors are either 1 piece or 2 piece construction, and have Left Hand or Right Hand Points Sets. Bosch distributors as a general rule have the condenser on the outside, with a brown cap and rotor. Cars made prior to 1968 generally have a cast distributor with 2 piece right hand points.
What is a SVDA distributor?
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. The Ignitor Ignition module inside the flame thrower distributor ensures fast starts, better performance and economy and elimates the points and condensor.
What size motor is in a 1967 VW Bug?
The 1967 Volkswagen Beetle’s engine was upsized to 1493-cc (as on Type 3) and 53 horsepower (1200 and 1300 engines continue outside U.S.).
What is the difference between a 25D and 45D distributor?
The advance assembly in a 25D is held together with a 2BA screw (under the rotor), while the 45D advance assembly is held together with a plastic clip. Aftermarket copies are held together with a combo screw – both phillips and slotted head together.
What kind of distributor does a 1967 VW Beetle use?
The Distributor of choice for the 1967 Beetle is the 113-905-205K. The 205K distributor’s advance is operated by a single vacuum. A tube on the vacuum canister is connected to a metal vacuum tube by a short length of vacuum hose.
When did VW start using distributor part number?
The units not covered are units that were used in limited production. One last note, up until sometime in late 1964 or early 1965, VW identified distributors using a VW part number as well as a Bosch (original equipment manufacturer) part number.
What kind of distributor does a VW bus use?
Used on 36hp Bus engines. This distributor has a centrifugal advance only. Used on 40hp Beetle engines and Bus models, we well as Bus models equipped with the 1500cc option. This distributor is vacuum advance only. Used on Feb’64–1967 Beetle and Bus. This distributor is vacuum advance only.
How to install a 009 ( or any ) VW distributor?
How to Install a 009 (or any) VW Distributor VW Distributor Installation How To The first thing we need to do is put the engine in a firing position for #1 cylinder. You are either in one of two situations; your engine runs, and you need/want to replace it, or your engine does not have a distributor installed and you need to put one in.