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kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#148615
whats the advantages with the 009 dizzy .
im trying to get my bus ultra reliable should i fit this 009 or should i leave the standard one that is still good , whats the go
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#148624
If it aint broke don't fix it!!! Leave the 009 as a spare.jmho..
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lulu94 Wolfsburg Wizard

449 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#148636
im with mick.

if you start to fiddle with things thatstill work you might create a problem
1968 pearl white beetle:kiss
1600 engine😉
soon to be supercharged 🤘🤘

1970 and 72 Squarebacks 70 soon to be rotor powered

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#148677
what sort of advantage does the differnt dizzy have any way?
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#148724
The 009 distributor was produced as a low-cost distributor for VW engines running at fixed or steady speed, such as generator engines.

It differs from the standard distributors in that it does not take account of the vacuum state of the inlet to set advance dynamically, but only the engine speed.

With some dual carburetor setups (like twin Kadrons, Dellortos or Webbers) it is difficult to get a clean, reliable vacuum signal and the adjustment that the standard distributor makes for vacuum can be too hit and miss; this is worse still with long duration camshaft profiles.

Thus when tuners have modified their VWs, they have been forced to use the 009 (or the 050 without vacuum advance); this has subsequently been misinterpreted as the 009 being a "go-fast" bit itself.

In summary, the 009 doesn't have 'advantages' per se, but with modified engines there are circumstances in which it is a necessary fix.

hth
Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#148727
thanks modulus
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#148853
The advance curve for the 009 is supposedly quite steep so after the initial hesitation or flat spot which can often occur (but can be related to carb jetting as well), it kicks in and therefore can give a false interpretation of power. Hence the tag of "performance" distributor. Do a search in the type4rum on shoptalkforums.com for some info on 009's. Not much praise fraid to say.
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ducky Believer in Buggyism

1,238 posts · joined Aug 2003 ·

#148957
thanks guys I've learnt a little something today

kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#148968
Thanks for all your replys now i can see a clear picture "so good havin this forum with people who are willing to help "
THANKS AGAIN :thumb
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traumin Officially Full-On Dubber

201 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#149254
also dont forget a kombi is not a high performance vehicle

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#149267
The VW shops sell the 009 as a cheap alternative to the Vacuum advance as they are hard to find & very expensive...
A good Vacuum advance dizzy is the way to go...
You get better MPG & Performance from a Vacuum advanced Dizzy.
[from the sermons of Bob Hoover..]

But You should still go for an electronic ignition system so You don't have to replace or tune Your points all the time..
this is a Must...

Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---