1967 Volkswagen Beetle timing

1967 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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TDROBEY
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Engine Performance problem
1967 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual ? miles

How to set timing on my bug?
Oct 7, 2008 at 11:28 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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You see where the motor comes together the seam. under fuel pump that is the TDC mark. Should be two notches on pully. With timming light turn dist so second make lines up. If this engine only has one align it. Dist clamp 10mm. make sure idle does not exceed 700 rpms.
Oct 14, 2008 at 7:24 AM
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