Early 1.9 to 2.1 conversion - stop me if I'm being stupid!

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Re: Early 1.9 to 2.1 conversion - stop me if I'm being stupid!

Post by rony4ws »

Hi everybody .
I have test my dj with a dg distributor
My engine runs better with the dg distributor.
My syncro is normaly with a dg engine ihave change for a DJ with pierburg and bigger jet . For run with the n distributor i dont know if i need change wiring ? Or other parts ? .
With the dg distributor when in turn to the left ,the RPM increase, for me its normal
With the dj n distributor RPM decrease... I dont understand . I have no leak on the vaccuum capsule

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Re: Early 1.9 to 2.1 conversion - stop me if I'm being stupid!

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Have you got the vacuum disconnected to set ignition timing?
both distributors hould behave very similar
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Re: Early 1.9 to 2.1 conversion - stop me if I'm being stupid!

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That seems odd what would cause this?
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Re: Early 1.9 to 2.1 conversion - stop me if I'm being stupid!

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So now I have the n suffix distributor and the 120 main.
You can't see my grin.
But at 2800 rpm it's right there.
This old fat lady of a camper proper gets down the road.
Wow.
Just sorting a little flutter at 2500rpm (prolly the 2nd throttle)
But you know I could even live with that. :D
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Re: Early 1.9 to 2.1 conversion - stop me if I'm being stupid!

Post by kevtherev »

All sorted now and it's even better.
Many many thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread
I'm a happy bloke!

120 main jet.
N suffix distributor
Refurbishing kit
Adjusted accelerator pump amount
Adjusted second throttle cam movement
Cleaned drillings
New second throttle vacuum actuator
New float
New pull down
New vacuum lines
AGG 2.0L 8V. (Golf GTi MkIII)

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