<VV> ignition knocking on 66 Corsa Turbo

[BobHelt at aol.com]

Hello Ulli,
 
Yes, It definitely sound like you have a non-turbo distributor in your  
engine.
 
I don't mean to beat you up, but don't you have some info on the spark  
timing curve? This data is available in many places and also on line. Are you a 
 member of the Corvair Center Forum? Matt there, has a lot of data on his 
web  site. Do you have any Shop Manuals or any of my books? You will really 
need some  literature to inform you.
 
I don't have any parts for sale, sorry. I deal in information and advice.  
But almost any of our major Corvair vendors will be able to supply you with 
the  correct distributor, either used or rebuilt. Let me know if you need 
this  information.
 
Good luck.
Regards,
Bob Helt
 
 
In a message dated 3/25/2012 11:42:51 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
info at california-camping.de writes:

Hello  Bob,  


thanks for your mail - timing, while increasing rpm, goes towards 40 deg  
BTDC.
24 deg are only at about 925 rpm - everything higher than that will  change 
timing towards 40-50 deg.
I will have to check if there is the right distributor  installed. 
Since there is no parts supply here in Germany do you know where to get a  
good used turbo dis and a new/used pressure retard unit?


 
 
Regards  
Ulli