31 Pict 3 and 009 Dizzy
coldwindblows - June 14th, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Hi All,
so finally picked up my new beetle today, its a 1974 model, not like i thought and posted in the previous threads, with a 1600 engine, upgraded at
some stage i imagine, as it has a 1300 badge...
runs like a dream, did the points, plugs, oil and timing today.. and really happy with the result.
but it seems that i have that dreaded flat spot, which is so bad that when pulling out turning right from a stop, i basically sit in the middle of the
road for a bit..
sounds to me just like the flat spot that everyone here and all over the web describes.
so my question.
I have a 31 pict 3 solex, and its certainly has the vacuum advance port (currently sealed up)... is it worth me spending the extra cash trying to sort
the 34 pict 3 NOW, or can i just upgrade the dizzy to the SVDA model, time it all up, and do the carby swap when i am ready later on??
also, if someone can give me ball park prices on the both the Dizzy and a carby upgrade, that would be awesome, so that i dont get jigged??
and the stupid question of the night, are the SVDA dizzys made by Bosch?? if so, would someone have a part number??
many many thanks guys
Matt
57 oval - June 15th, 2010 at 09:06 PM
Have a browse thru these pages, I have found them very helpful re tunning and mix and matching.
http://www.vw-resource.com/mihov_index.html
Try this link for distributor applications
http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm
Hope you find what you need
Cheers
RJ
coldwindblows - June 15th, 2010 at 09:55 PM
cheers RJ, great link, in particular the first one..
ill be ordering a SVDA dizzy tomorrow, shall keep everyone updated for reference.
this flat spot is really killing me
Craig Torrens - June 15th, 2010 at 11:00 PM
have you tried tuning your carby ?
How did you set your timing....static or with a timing light ?
btc-er - June 17th, 2010 at 11:26 AM
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cheers RJ, great link, in particular the first one..
ill be ordering a SVDA dizzy tomorrow, shall keep everyone updated for reference.
this flat spot is really killing me
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Where did you order the SVDA from? I'm very close to binning a 009 myself.
coldwindblows - June 17th, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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Where did you order the SVDA from? I'm very close to binning a 009 myself.
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Hey, i ordered it from Jack at Gold Coast Veedub, got his number from VWM Aus.
Pm me if you want his details.
Was $230 for the Dizzy, and got a new Bosch coil too.
I have seen them for much cheaper (60 or 90 depending on where) but for this price they just have to be chinese spec and nasty. I have heard rumours
about 40% failure rates. This one is from the states, and out of the factory in brazil i believe.. anyway, see how we go.. i dont think $230 is all
that bad..
will be installing on the weekend, hopefully this fixes my problem, the timing seems to be jumping about at the moment..
Craig Torrens - June 17th, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Im happy to buy the 009's if you guys are selling them. 
68AutoBug - June 17th, 2010 at 12:32 PM
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cheers RJ, great link, in particular the first one..
ill be ordering a SVDA dizzy tomorrow, shall keep everyone updated for reference.
this flat spot is really killing me
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Where did you order the SVDA from? I'm very close to binning a 009 myself.
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Hi Guys,
I bought My SVDA BOSCH dizzy from aircooled.net in the USA
last year for $159-95US plus postage
GENUINE BOSCH... also bought Pertronix kit off them $75US
postage was $47US
the difference is AMAZING...
so smooth acceleration... instant advance as soon as You touch the accelerator... YIKES
I never knew they would make so much difference to the driving pleasure of My Beetle....
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED....
Lee