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SVDA 034 Electronic Distributor Combo:

for 4-cylinder Air-cooled VW Type I Engines:

Beetle, Bug, Ghia, Thing, Bus and Kombi (through 1971), Type II, Type III

(12-Volt, with Carburetor(s) Only)

 

 Hot-Spark SVDA 934 Distributor Combo with SVDA Electronic Ignition Distributor, Beru Germany Blue Coil, Bosch USA Spark Plug Leads, Beru Frbce Spark Plugs for VW Type I Engine: VW Bug, Bus, Beele, Ghia, Thing, etc. 

Brand new vacuum-advance SVDA 034 Electronic Distributor for Volkswagen Beetle, Ghia, Thing, Bus (through 1971), Type I, II, III. For upright Type I engine only, NOT for Type 4 pancake engine.

 

 

SVDA 034 Combo Package Includes:

Zero-maintenance 3BOS4U1 electronic ignition means you won't have to fool with points and timing again – always stays in perfect tune! 

Our SVDA distributor is a quality reproduction of the original, vacuum-advance Bosch 0 231 170 034 / VW 043-905-205, federal model distributor that came stock from the factory on the 1974 VW Beetle with 1600 engine and manual transmission. Perfect for use with the 34PICT carburetor. This distributor requires a vacuum source from the carburetor or throttle body (when used with fuel injection). Can use stock Bosch distributor cap, rotor, etc. Includes OEM distributor shaft O-Ring.

Some of the advantages of the SVDA 034 distributor over the 009 distributor:

The Hot Spark SVDA distributor is ideal for use with most 12-volt, stock, air-cooled Volkswagens, except later models with factory electronic ignition and those with certain early Bosch fuel injection systems triggered by special contacts in the bottom of the distributor (Bosch D-Jetronic).

We thoroughly examine each distributor; everything is adjusted and lubricated before shipping.

 

The Hot-Spark SVDA 034 distributor fits the following Volkswagen models (requires 12 volt, negative ground electrical system):

Can use these standard Beru or Bosch replacement parts (same parts as Bosch 009 distributor):

 

Timing the SVDA 034 Distributor

Use a stroboscopic timing light. Timing should be set initially at 30-32° BTDC at 3,500+ RPM, vacuum hose disconnected and plugged. Maximum advance, at 3,500+ RPM, vacuum hose connected, with no load on engine (car sitting still), light throttle, should not exceed 42-44° BTDC.

 

For proper operation of the distributor's vacuum advance, the vacuum source needs to be able to generate a minimum of about 8 inches (200 mm) of Hg. If your engine is running a high-lift, long duration cam, with cam overlap or an aftermarket carburetor setup without an available vacuum source, the vacuum-advance mechanism may not advance fully.  However, the distributor's centrifugal-advance mechanism will provide the same advance curve as a properly adjusted 009 centrifugal-advance distributor, simply by capping off the vacuum port.

Compatible Carburetors: The following carburetors should produce the proper amount of vacuum for use with the SVDA 034 distributor (if they are fitted with a vacuum port):

If your car has Kadron or ICT carbs, connect the vacuum hose to at least one carburetor. If your car has dual IDF or DRLA carbs, run a vacuum hose to both carburetors, T them together and then run the vacuum hose to the SVDA 034's vacuum port.

If your 1971 VW Bus or 1971-74 VW Beetle/Ghia/Thing has the original dual-vacuum distributor and you replace it with the SVDA 034, you'll need to plug (cap off) the carburetor's retard vacuum port, which is the port located closest to you as you're looking at the carburetor from the rear of the car. Use the advance vacuum port, located on the left side of the 34PICT carburetor.

This distributor requires a 12-volt, negative ground electrical system.

Coil: Bosch Black Coil with 3.4 primary resistance included.

Test Maximum Charging System Voltage: Check the voltage reading at the coil's + terminal, engine running. If the voltage measures more than +13.9 volts, at any RPM level, you'll need to replace the voltage regulator or wire a 1.4 Ohm external ballast resistor between the coil's + terminal and the HotSpark ignition red wire. For best performance, the coil should also have 7K Ohms or more secondary resistance (measured from coil’s + or – terminal to center high tension terminal, in the 20K Ohm mode of the Ohmmeter).

1.4 Ω Ballast Resistor:  www.Hot-Spark.com/1-HS14BR.htm

 

We inspect each distributor thoroughly; everything is checked, adjusted, lubricated, etc.

 

Installation Instructions:

 

www.hot-spark.com/Installing-SVDA-034.pdf

 

International Buyers – Please Note:

 

SVDA 034 Electronic Distributor + Bosch Black Coil + Bosch USA Spark Plug Leads + Beru Ultra Spark Plugs

SVDA 034 Electronic Vacuum-Advance Distributor for 4-cylinder, air-cooled VW with Bosch Black Coil, Bosch USA Spark Plug Leads, Beru Ultra Spark Plugs

Hot-Spark SVDA 934 Distributor Combo with SVDA Electronic Ignition Distributor, Beru Germany Blue Coil, Bosch USA Spark Plug Leads, Beru Frbce Spark Plugs for VW Type I Engine: VW Bug, Bus, Beele, Ghia, Thing, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for 4-cylinder, air-cooled Type I VW Engines

Replacement distributor for air-cooled VW Type I four-cylinder engines. Replaces stock distributor or 009/050 distributors. Requires vacuum source from carburetor. With 3BOS4U1 electronic ignition installed, instead of points/condenser. Everything you need included - no external ignition box required. Includes Bosch Black Coil, Bosch USA heavy-duty spark plug leads and four Beru Ultra Spark Plugs

 

 

Timing Set At:

30-32° BTDC @ 3,500+ RPM, vacuum hose disconnected and plugged. Use stroboscopic timing light. Timing should not exceed 42-44° BTDC @ 3,500+ RPM (full advance) with vacuum hose connected, no load on engine.

Application:

1946-1975 4-cylinder, air-cooled VW Type I engines with available vacuum source on carburetor.

For 12V negative ground electrical systems only.

 

Coil Required:

Bosch Black Coil with 3.4 Ohms primary resistance  included.

In stock:

Available:

 

Item Number: SVDA034 + Bosch Black Coil + Bosch USA Spark Plug Leads, Beru Ultra Spark Plugs   Price: US $159.95

USPS Priority Mail shipping (usually 2-3 business days) to anywhere in the USA -- US $15.00

For air-cooled VW Type I engines only.

Item Name: SVDA 034 Electronic Distributor with Bosch Black Coil, Bosch USA spark plug leads & four Beru Ultra spark plugs

We inspect each distributor thoroughly; everything is checked, adjusted, lubricated, etc.

Ready to install. Includes cap, rotor, OEM distributor shaft D-Ring and everything you need - no external ignition box required.

Price: US $159.95
 

Shipped To:

 

 

HS14BR Hot-Spark 1.4 Ω Heavy-Duty Ceramic External Ballast Resistor
Hot-Spark 1.4 Ohm Heavy-Duty Ceramic External Ballast Resistor

1.4 Ohm Ballast Resistor - Ideal for Use with Electronic Ignition and High-Voltage Charging Systems

Also reduces burning and pitting of contact breaker points.

1.4 Ω heavy-duty, external ceramic ballast resistor - installed between coil's + terminal and condenser or HotSpark ignition's red wire. Lowers amperage to points or ignition module, ensuring trouble-free operation. Installed on engine firewall or on coil. Ideal for use with high-voltage charging systems and electronic ignition or points.

Application:

Recommended for use with high-voltage charging systems. Typically lowers current @ 3,000 RPM by about 0.5 amps.

Supplements original stock coil.

 

 

Also extends the life of points when used with points-based ignition systems. Reduces  burning and pitting of points.

In Stock:  
Available:

 

Item Number: HS14BR
Price: US $15.95
 

FREE SHIPPING to anywhere within the USA. Ships to USA only - no international shipping available for this item, unless ordered with distributor, coil or ignition kit.

Charging system voltage, measured at the coil’s + terminal, must never exceed 13.9 volts, at higher RPM levels. You can reduce over-amperage surges/voltage spikes to the ignition module by wiring a 1.4 Ohm ballast resistor between the coil's + terminal and the red Hot Spark ignition module's red wire.

Price with Shipping

 

 

Foreign Orders: Shipping discount available if purchasing multiple items.

 

 

Hot-Spark Performance Products - Electronic Ignition Conversion Kits for Ford, Delco, Prestolite, Autolite, Bosch, Automotive, Agricultural, Industrial, Marine Distributors

 

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Customer Testimonials:
 

Awesome Distributor

Hey guys,

Just want to thank you for your distributor for my bug. Wow, I thought it ran great before!
Easy instructions, amazing!!!! Great job, guys.

I will be recommending this to all my friends.


Doug
Newry, South Carolina, USA

 

 

I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with my purchase of the SVDA 034 distributor for air-cooled VW. I have a '69 VW convertible bug with a stock 1600 dual port engine and it had the 009 centrifugal-advance distributor with a stock 34PICT carburetor. I have had the usual "stumble" and crappy slow speed throttle response. I installed the new SVDA 034 distributor with electronic ignition this morning. All went like clockwork and had much to do with your excellent directions.
 
After setting up the timing I went out for a drive and was blown away by how well the engine ran. No more stumble. The transition from slow speed to highway "without" a full throttle attack was amazing! Thanks for such a great product!
 

Lawrence
Yucaipa, Californi
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Hello, 

This is to express my thanks for the excellent service you recently provided me. The Hot Spark distributor has behaved faultlessly during our 17,000 miles trip through South and Central America. 


Kind regards, 

Ross Letten 
Australia