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Spark plugs, dizzy.. my mistake!
Afab - November 25th, 2014 at 05:32 PM

park plugs, dizzy.. my mistake!


Good Afternoon Everyone

After a nice rough day working on my 71 Superbug I managed to fix 90% of my original issues, whilst creating some new ones!

So I rewired most of the front, got my head lights working, indicator, etc etc

However, I changed over my dizzy cap and put on new leads and now all of a sudden she doesnt want to kick.

So I just want to double check I have the leads correct, before I call in more professional help!

I have attached a pic i found on the net which I believe is the correct order, but just wanted to double check...

Thanks

Andrew


Bizarre - November 25th, 2014 at 08:56 PM

yeah - but have a read here

http://www.vw-resource.com/misfiring.html 


helbus - November 25th, 2014 at 10:48 PM

I was always told to use a wipe of 'Never seize' or 'Copper grease' on plug threads.


ragged - November 26th, 2014 at 01:25 AM

The position of the cylinders is correct, but we can only assume that the distributor has been fitted correctly. So, Rotate the crankshaft pulley until the timing mark on the on the pulley is at the 12 o'clock position. It will also line up with the join in the crankcase. Have a look at where the rotor button is pointing. That is where the spark will go! At this point either number 1 or 3 cylinder is firing. Dave


Afab - November 26th, 2014 at 08:52 PM

Hi guys

Thanks for all your help, she fired over this morning with a little bit of playing around...

Andrew