what do I need so I don't have to replace the points is there some kind of converter?

Asked by daschroader Apr 18, 2014 at 06:50 PM about the 1969 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a '69 bug I'm giving my daughter is there something I can put on it so she doesn't have to learn how to set the points?

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dandyoun answered 10 years ago

http://www.hot-spark.com/1-air-cooled-VW.htm -- check this out. Convert it to electronic ignition. Done this to one of my old trucks and it work out great.

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