So what's an inexpensive timing light suitable for Dad to get on Christmas that the kids can afford? Might use it about twice a year.And what about that gadget needed to synch two carbs? I'd like to turn the idle down a bit, but hesitate without some means of making sure things are in balance.

...timing on a VW is very important. Its now how often you useit...its that it will do the job sufficiently when you do, A dial backtiming light is real nice....especially if you don't have a dgreepulley. I had my craftsman for about 5 years of heavy abusiveusage...and it has worked very well....now, of course, Mario hasit...with the rest of my tools and VW parts....but its prolly stillworking well even for that thief. ;-) If they can swing it this wouldbe the ticket....but its prolly to expensive....so I dunno...maybesomone else will have some idaes. I try not to buy cheap tools if Ican help it....even if its something you only use a couple times ayear....that will still add up over the course of a lifetime........Gareth

Reccos for Dad's Gifts?

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Scott H 22 years ago

"Eduardo Kaftanski" wrote

That one on the far left is especially nice looking. ;o)

-- Scott

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Eduardo Kaftanski 22 years ago

its a pity the engine has now about and inch of end play :)

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