Pertronics Distributor install. The 74 Super Beetle gets one more upgrade!

After around 1500 miles or so of driving, I got tired of the 009 lag, and decided to install a vac advance distributor back into the car. This is a electronic ignition unit so it gives the car a whole new feel!
I don't really have much else planned for the 74 Super at this point. With that said, I think she may be done! I've been driving it quite a bit these past 7 months, even with the bad weather over the winter. It's certainly a rare sight on these modern roads, but it does pretty well in 2023 all things considered.

[@superb60ce]

I love the Pertronix stuff. Used them on Datsun Z-Cars for years

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

This has really been helpful on getting it to run right.

[@thesage8270]

Now that’s a term I have not heard since Senior Year Powersports and Diesel Technology Lab at Vocational School…. Probably 100 years ago now… “Stoichiometric Mixture”. Thanks for that knowledge refresher! Great video

[@thesage8270]

Also, pro tip about that washer….. lol personal experience….

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Thank you- People need to remember how to work on the older models- That knowledge can really be helpful

[@brianchisnell1548]

Points for me on my '64 40hp. Big cap dizzy has no flat spot. Stock is rock!!

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

I agree that stock is where it is at

[@RollingThunder808]

I had a 74 Bug. My first used car I bought on my own. I think I paid only $500 and it had a fairly new paint job.

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Oh I certainly remember those days! I had at least 3 that I can remember over the years that cost $50 and ran. Another Baja that was $200 and had new off road tires. Those were the days!

[@gregmosk]

That was fun watching you Erik. Thank you. 👍👍

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Swamp-Fox]

Love those old VW's!

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Me too!

[@HenryCalderonJr]

Cool another VW that I love

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

you bet

[@mickeywagner2413]

Great Job !! What carb are you running ?

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Just a stock 34pict it's a daily driver so nothing fancy. I just wanted reliable.

[@kellyjandera8678]

👍👍👍👍

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

thanks

[@jeffchristie5760]

Maybe do an internet search for gas stations in your area that sell ethanol- free gasoline. They're cropping up all over as the popularity of it increases.

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

It sure would help to have 100% gas in this. The poor 48HP engine has a hard enough time with hills, then you add in garbage corn gas to the mix and it's more like 41HP.