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Ramenk00ker Samba Member
Joined: May 29, 2016 Posts: 17
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:45 pm Post subject: first tune up |
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Hello, I bought my 64 bug two months ago and I'm going to be doing my first tune up tomorrow. My car has electronic ignition already so i believe that all that needs to be done is the spark plugs and a valve adjustment, is that correct?
So the main reason I am starting this thread is because I am unsure how to adjust my valves because I have hydraulic lifters in my engine. Its a 1776cc engine, the owner told me they were bigger cams but I am unsure how big they are. I've tried searching for this and i keep reading conflicting information.
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: first tune up |
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manboykelly wrote: |
Hello, I bought my 64 bug two months ago and I'm going to be doing my first tune up tomorrow. My car has electronic ignition already so i believe that all that needs to be done is the spark plugs and a valve adjustment, is that correct? |
Don't forget the ignition timing. _________________ Glenn
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Ramenk00ker Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: first tune up |
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Glenn wrote: |
manboykelly wrote: |
Hello, I bought my 64 bug two months ago and I'm going to be doing my first tune up tomorrow. My car has electronic ignition already so i believe that all that needs to be done is the spark plugs and a valve adjustment, is that correct? |
Don't forget the ignition timing. |
what needs to be timed since i have electronic ignition? |
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Bama Dave Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2015 Posts: 963 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:18 am Post subject: Re: first tune up |
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Assuming you have the typical upgrade...Electronic ignition eliminated the distributor points and condenser. It does not set or control timing. Do a forum search on setting timing and read how to do it. If you can get a timing light, use that too.
You can find tons of help here. Likely, your basic questions have been asked and answered many times, so take time and search the forums. Of course, if you have other questions, simply post them. Dave _________________ David Richerson
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hellthorne wrote: |
First off, I know i made stupid decisions that led to my predicament, so while you are welcome to tell me that I am an idiot for doing the things I did, please know that I am already aware of this. |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:10 am Post subject: Re: first tune up |
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manboykelly wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
manboykelly wrote: |
Hello, I bought my 64 bug two months ago and I'm going to be doing my first tune up tomorrow. My car has electronic ignition already so i believe that all that needs to be done is the spark plugs and a valve adjustment, is that correct? |
Don't forget the ignition timing. |
what needs to be timed since i have electronic ignition? |
You have a points replacement only, you still have the set the ignition timing. _________________ Glenn
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