How to set ignition Timing

[carpenle]

In doing research on my VW I found these. Gives you principals that go beyond VW, so I thought I would post them.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xm4OmiVH2J0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cIrA4iWkhbE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbX-oC1WSbs&feature=player_embedded

[Tom]

Turn the distributor until your meter indicates it set to the proper amount before tdc. Need a manual to know what that value.is.

[Chris]

Old VW? Turn the distributor until it sounds right. Done!