Ignition Timing Procedure - Volkswagen Beetle 1972 Maintenance And Repair Manual

Ignition Timing Procedure
Tools Needed Materials Needed
Stroboscopic timing light Chalk or white paint
Screwdriver
Sliding T-handle. % inch drive
Socket wrench. 10 mm.
%
inch drive
Extension. 6 inch.
%
inch drive
Tachometer
Ruler. 6 inch
Ignition timing must be checker! with a stroboscopic timing light Timing must be set
whenever point gap (dwell) is adjusted or points are replaced The engine must be
warmed up until the oil temperature is between 122° and 158°F When the automatic
choke is fully open, or after about 15 minutes running, the engine is sufficiently warm
WARNING
Be very careful working around the engine when it is running. You
will have to work close to the fan belt and might not realize it is mov¬
ing. Remove any neckties and necklaces Tie long hair back behind
your head.
a. Connect tachometer and timing
light to engine as directed in the
instructions for them.
NOTE
If the timing light cannot be con¬
nected to the spark plug connect¬
or. connect the light to the No. 1
cylinder wire at the distributor.
NOTE
The correct timing for your 1972
VW Sedan is 5° after top dead
center (ATDC). This setting can
be found on a label on the left side
of the fan housing.
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