[T2] progress, but no joy in Baltimo;re

[accessys at smart.net]

done that. except for adjusting valves (they are hyd)  did check #1 and it 
was on spec

Bob

On Fri, 19 Jun 2015, Raceing Cajun wrote:

> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:25:01 -0500
> From: Raceing Cajun <raceingcajun at communicomm.com>
> To: accessys at smart.net
> Cc: TYPE 2 LIST <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] progress, but no joy in Baltimo;re
> 
> Ok, good news, sounds like the cam/crank timing is on spec. So lets index the 
> distributor: Roll the engine by hand, up on TDC, watching the valves again on 
> #3 till they overlap, and the TDC  Noch aligns with the case split. Now look 
> at the distributor rotor, where ever its pointing will be #1. Loosen the 
> clamp and turn the distributor vacuum advance housing until it has enough 
> room to move for "fine tuning" the Ignition timing, and lock it down. The 
> rotor is now pointing at what will be the #1 pole on the cap. wire the rest 
> of the plug wires as follows, starting by placing #1, in the pole the rotor 
> is pointing to, counting backwards (counter-clockwise) place the rest of the 
> wires in order #2, #3, #4. Nice of Volkswagen to make the firing order 
> #1-#4-#3-#2, makes things simple for dummy's like me! Put everything back 
> together, all wires, valve covers, etc., and try to start it! If it starts, 
> check for any oil, fuel leaks, etc., then after a warm up, set the Ign. 
> timing, adjust belts and so on.                 Happy Motoring!
>
> Lets us know. We need some joy in Baltimore!!!!!
>
> Skipper
>
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