Electronic Ignition Conversion

Kombrick Casual Dubber

23 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 17 Apr 2005, 6:41 pm

#338745

Hi All,
A few months back I stumbled on an article while tooling around on the net on various techo things VW by some guy in the U.S., and among other things he detailed how to convert a Kombi (or possibly any VW donk, can't remember exactly) engine to electronic ignition using a Jap dizzy, possibly off a Toyota. I didn't take note of the web adress, but now realise I should have, as mine's had the Richard and it might be a nifty mod to do.
If anyone out there's got the adress, or the info, I'd appreciate hearing from you, as setting the points every 300 k's is getting a little tiresome.
Cheers,
Ian

helterskelter400 Fahrvergnugen

900 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Apr 2005, 6:46 pm

#338750

i've read that (prob on here too) with little mods could yeild you a magna dizzy in place. or you could do what lots people have done (incl myslef) and chuck a little aftermarket electronic points kit in the dizzy you got.

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Kombrick Casual Dubber

23 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 18 Apr 2005, 4:48 pm

#339380

Cheers Helterskelter,
Might chase up that option, the problem as far as I can see is that the bushing in the centre shaft that turns the actuating cam for the points appears to be worn ( very sloppy), so I'm probably up for a new dizzy anyway,
Thanx for the reply,
Ian

helterskelter400 Fahrvergnugen

900 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Apr 2005, 5:05 pm

#339383

i wouldnt have thought so. the elect points kits have a big flat plastic washer with magnets for each fire. this just slips over the dizzy shaft. you then replace the points with a little sensor that triggers as each magnet wisses past.

check this post too.

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=37701#pid337320

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dusto81 Officially Full-On Dubber

229 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 19 Apr 2005, 2:03 pm

#339996

Yeh go for the electronic ignition! Does wonders and you don't have to reset timing once it's set. You could just get a new 009 pretty cheap on ebay and then by the ignition module.
Cheers,
Dustin

Kombrick Casual Dubber

23 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 19 Apr 2005, 2:56 pm

#340027

Cheers Guys, this and the other link have given me much food for thought, it appears the options are many and varied!! Many thanx to all,
Ian

ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 19 Apr 2005, 5:18 pm

#340099

We have a few Petronix ignition systems to fit up with a 009, coming over in the next container. Supposed to be the way to go.

dusto81 Officially Full-On Dubber

229 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 21 Apr 2005, 3:29 pm

#341384

Go the pertronix, I turn the key and the engine instantly springs to life with absolutely no cranking!