How to Set Timing on a VW Type 4 Engine - Porsche 912 & 914 Timing DIY - Strobe light Timing Motors
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video you'll learn how to set the timing on a VW Type 4 engine, this engine can be found in the Porsche 914 and the Porsche 912E. Setting the timing with a strobe light is an easy DIY project you can do at home.
All you need is a friend to rev the engine up to 3200 RPM, set your strobe light timing gun to 28 degree advance, and move the distributor until the timing line in the fan centers up with the V notch in the case of the motor.
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Something of note.
You dialed in 30 degrees advance into your light. Then rev the engine to 2700 or higher and then you can use the 0' mark. You Are actually measuring full timing advance. with your light set to 0' you would then set idle at 5-7' and when revved, you would see the 27' mark in the window. Just a clarification, not a disagreement.
There are a variety of timing marks across the type IV family.they are grouped by displacement. 1.7's are the same. 1.8's are the same etc.. Hope this helps. I struggled alot figuring out my 914, as it is titled a 2.0, but has 1.8 fan, block, and heads so timing would be using the marks from a 1.8. Red5.8, White27.5.
I think I get you man, and yes that would be right. Would love to see that 914 of yours, owned 3 over the years... miss those cars.
Nice work, I will be doing this later today.
Super easy to do, can't wait to meet up with you and our T4 912's.
Let me add one thing more important. Usually this is done after replacing points/condensor. You would think condensers are somewhat generic, wrongo. Various different distrbutors on these Porsches between 914 1.7, 2.0, 1.8 carb, 1.8 L-jettronic.
My current issue is everyone is selling aftermarket condensers which is fine until you realize the 1.8 L-jet seems to have the smallest of rectangle shaped cutout (bottom of distributor) for the wires. The other larger plastic(not rubber) wire seals(for moisture) don’t fit
I always thought you had to line the “0” to the V mark, not the line like you used. Gonna check it out. My bus has been running a bit sluggish. Thanks
There might be a bit of a difference in the fans from the Bus to the 912e motors... but give it a shot and I hope it helps get yours running better!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Thank you. Clear and concise.
You're welcome TJ, thanks for watching!!
Great video man!
Many thanks
You are welcome and thanks for watching!
912e has the 2.0. The 75 and I think 76. 914 has the 1.8 L jettronic, different from Euro 1.8 carb. My book says 1.8 and L Jettronic is different. No 5 degree or 27 degree marks, only 7.5 BTDC mark timed at only 800-900 RPm, approx idle.
Hi great video. Do you know what I need to do if my timing light doesn't have adjustment on it. ?
On the Type 4 motor you have a second timing mark and it should be painted RED if I recall.. use that timing mark instead. Good question!
Hi ! Can we put a gearbox of 912 on an engine of 914? (In a Porsche 912) thanks
No as the 912 and 914 have different engine layouts.. you could use the "gears" out of one for the other.. but not the unit itself.
No knowledge about timing at all, why do you need timing in the first place? Thanks!
please, somebody
It’s to make sure each spark plug is firing at the correct time (to ignite fuel under pressure) thus giving you a smooth acceleration / deceleration. If not the engine will hiccup , cough , back fire …. Run like shit
@@drennanhutton7864 or typically not run at all