On my continued hunt to fix my hot start issue I think it might come down to a bad distributor. I mean at this point what else have I not replaced? I picked up a Pertronix Ignitor 1 and Flamethrower coil. First I replaced the coil and bracket. The old bracket would not fit the new coil, and this new one is chrome. Chrome is always better, I must have 2 more HP because of the chrome.
On to the distributor, I labelled all the old spark plug wires, the astute among you my notice I messed up by labelling the #1 wire twice 🙂
Look how nice that new one is, After putting it on and setting the timing it seemed to run better, heck it sounded lots better.
While I had my friend over to help, I put in a new Bosch starter. The old one was looking a little worse for wear.
So far on 4 test rides I have not had a hot start issue.
It did however uncover that I have cracked manifold seals. So I ordered those up.
Parts:
- Pertronix ignitor 1 https://pertronixbrands.com/products/pertronix-d186604-flame-thrower-electronic-distributor-cast-vw-type-1-engine-plug-and-play-with-ignitor-non-vacuum
- Flame-thrower coil https://pertronixbrands.com/products/pertronix-40611-flame-thrower-coil-40-000-volt-3-0-ohm-black-epoxy
- Pertronix coil bracket https://pertronixbrands.com/products/pertronix-10002-bracket-coil-chrome
- Bosch Starter https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111911023
- Starter bolt https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111199101
- Wave Washer https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=N122302
- Nut https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=N110102
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