Vintage VW Tips by VW Bruce

Your Volkswagen Beetle not starting? Backfiring? Coughing? Only idles at high speed? It may be due to a Timing Issue resolved with a PROPER installation of the Distributor. VW Bruce addresses how to tell the front-side from the backside of a distributor without the bracket on, what is a Wave Washer, and drops a static Timing Tip at the 7:33 mark that does not need a Timing Light! Thanks for Watching! Oh, and please Like and join in on the Comments, too! Happy #Fahrvergnügen!! #VWDistributorInstall #1969VW #TimingTips 0:00 Let's Get to It! 0:24 Dissemble the Distributor 1:06 The secret Bosch Notch 1:30 Distributor Reassembly 2:47 Lube Distributor Shaft 4:04 Install Distributor into Port 4:26 Engine Set to Top-Dead-Center at #1 5:35 Stubborn Dist. Clamp catches on Fuel Line 5:45 Distributor and Bracket seat themselves 7:03 Two Timing Tips: Light and Static 8:00 Cross-check Proper Distributor Install 8:30 Installing Wave Washer and Lock Nuts 9:18 Installing Vacuum Line 10:11 Plug Wires Firing Tip 10:26 Vacuum Line Shape 11:35 Electrical Connections 11:40 Primary Lead Wire (green) Connection 12:15 Outro/End Screen Suggestions TOOLS NEEDED: Screwdriver 13mm Combo-wrench Grease or Sta-Lube Moly Graph Disposable Shop Towels I am NOT PAID by any brand/product! The items below are my personal choices after research and personal experience. BOSCH DISTRIBUTOR from VWNOS 832.583.6154 CARBURATOR, 30PICT-2 from VolkzBitz JOPEX MUFFLER, VW-35021 from Eddy & Dave's Garage, Orange, CA VWVintageParts 👍🏼 Like and 🔔 Subscribe #HappyFahrvergnügen 🖐️ Welcome to our Channel, "VW Bruce!" We are Mrs. Bruce (Camera Lady) and Bruce (Your 71yr old humble VW mechanic)! This channel is primarily dedicated to sharing maintenance tips for Volkswagen Beetles (1953-1969) via Bruce's vast knowledge of VW Bugs! Bruce has owned and monkey-wrenched on them since 1967 and has lots to share, and like air, it's FREE! Website: vwtipsbybruce.weebly.com #1600aircooled #howtoVW #AirCooledGuy #VolkswagenType1 #Type1VW #1969VW #1967Vw

The ease of use, low cost, and natural ingredients are what sold us in trying this "Rust Prevention" and Patina Preserve "sauce" on our 1969 Blue VW Sedan. Our first application was September 2020 (in So Cal) and this vide is us applying our 2nd application. How often you need to reapply depends on your region/weather. The hotter the region (e.g. Arizona) the sooner. If you are in California, due to regulations, you may have to buy Mineral Spirits online. Use carefully if you have sensitive hands. #MineralSpirits #BoiledLinseedOil #HappyFahrvergnügen PATINA - a breaking down or aging of metal, leather, wood, etc. by oxidation and/or chemicals over time. The Patina look can also be created by removing certain areas of paint leaving an "old" look. Very popular with Chalk Paint artists. MIXTURE RECIPE: 75% Boiled Linseed Oil 25% Mineral Spirits Glass mason jar Clean soft towels 🛑 Mineral Spirits is volatile. Store in dark cool place. ⚠️DO NOT WAD-UP WET USED TOWELS. ⚠️ALLOW TOWELS TO FULLY DRY. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Why Linseed Oil and Mineral Spirits 1:15 RECIPE 1:46 Poor Onto Towel 1:50 Diff. Shine Levels Explained 2:12 Door Application 3:04 Hood Application 3:58 Hood Result 4:23 Roof Application 4:46 Wheels Application 5:04 Q-Tip Tips (Deck Lid Vents, Wheels, Runner-boards, etc.) 6:28 Hood Application Cont'd 8:03 4-Days Later Daylight Reveal 8:20 Daylight Walk-Around 8:50 Side-by-Side Photos 9:10 Outro 9:20 Slo-Mo Special Bonus 👍🏼 Like and 🔔 Subscribe #HappyFahrvergnügen 🖐️ Welcome to our channel! VW Bruce is comprised of Mrs. Bruce (Camera Lady) and Bruce (Your 70yr old Stage 4 Cancer Survivor humble VW mechanic)! This channel is primarily dedicated to sharing maintenance tips for Volkswagen Beetles (1953-1969) via Bruce's vast knowledge of VW Bugs! Bruce has owned and monkey-wrenched on them since 1967 and has lots to share, and like air, it's FREE! #1600aircooled #howtoVW #AirCooledGuy #VolkswagenType1 #Type1VW #1969VW

VW Bruce shares an important Tip on how to take better care of your vintage Volkswagen Valve Train. He'll show you what to look for by inspecting your Valve Adjuster Screws & Lock Nuts for certain types of wear. Easy remedy included! This video is not a paid endorsement. Wolfsburg West Valve Adjuster Screws, Part# 111109451 🔔 Subscribe! Bruce will be back with more old-school ways in maintaining your Stale Air ride! 🖐️ Welcome to our channel! We are Tambrateer (Camera Lady) and Bruce (Your humble VW mechanic)! This channel is primarily dedicated to sharing maintenance tips for Volkswagen Beetles (1953-1969) via Bruce's vast knowledge of VW Bugs! Bruce has owned and monkey-wrenched on them since 1967 and has lots to share, and like air, it's FREE! My Personal Website -- https://vwtipsbybruce.weebly.com/

Using his 1967 VW 1600 Single Port as an example, Bruce presents a few old school tips regarding checking your Intake and Exhaust Valves straight out of the Robert Bentley Official VW Service Manual! Per the manual, Bruce checks the valves EVERY 3000 MILES (see 00:32 mark)! ITEMS USED: Robert Bentley Official VW Service Manual (Blue cover for 1967, Type 1) Screwdriver Wolfsburg West Valve Cover Gasket 13mm wrench 21mm wrench Feeler Gauge set at .006 (VW spec) Sta Lube Moly Graph Sta Lube Moly Graph Disposable Shop Towels #StaLube #MolyGraph #1967aircoooled #OldSchoolVWtips #AirCooledDude #BoschDistributor #Hofstetter

Our buddy Bruce shares an age-old tip on how to temporarily magnetize a screwdriver without a power source. Yep, you read that right! NO power source or another magnet. Just simple aligning up of positive electrons in ferrous metal like a flathead, Phillips, etc. The Poor man's Pickup Tool! LEARN more TIPS at his website -- https://vwtipsbybruce.weebly.com/

Old School VW Mechanic Bruce shares with you one of his favorite secrets found in his tool box, the Reversible Ratchet Spin Disc (AKA the Blue Plastic Thing, Blue Disc with a square hole)! This is a must have tool for all car mechanics! Bruce demonstrates how to use one with his super vintage TAT ratchet. Of course, today you can find many great MODERN ratchet spin disks online! No matter, enjoy! Great for your classic VW or Volvo! TAT stands for Thorsen Allied Tools from the 1970's His website -- https://vwtipsbybruce.weebly.com/ This video is not a paid endorsement.