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Correct Timing For a SVDA dizzy & 34PICT3 Carb?

I just make short trips in my 1973 VW Beetle. It already has flaps and the thermostat.

I thought it would get the heater working sooner if I set the timing to 5 degrees ATDC.

What is the correct timing for a SVDA vac/advance distributor and a

34PICT carb?

I was always told that 7.5 degrees BTDC with the vac hose removed and plugged is correct.

Would it hurt to set a SVDA to 5 degrees ATDC for cold weather to make the engine run hotter?

Would I have to re adjust the carb after changing the timing to 5 degrees ATDC?

In warmer weather I plan to set it back to 7.5 degrees BTDC.

Any help is appreciated!

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Jim Ed
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Your specs are correct. Don't run it retarded, just keep it at 7.5 BTDC.

Yes you would have to adjust the carb if you went to 5 ATDC. The idle would be way too low and the engine would likely stall. You would lose lots of power and waste a lot of gas. The engine would not run right at all.

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