{"product_id":"jp-group-bosch-009-style-distributor-centrifugal-advance-vw-type-1-jp-8703-0","title":"JP Group Bosch 009-Style Distributor, Centrifugal Advance, Economy | VW Type 1 Engine: Beetle, Ghia, Bus \u0026 Type 3 | Ref AC999009 \/ Bosch 0 231 178 009 (JP-8703-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Bosch 009-Style Distributor, Centrifugal Advance — VW Type 1 Engine (JP-8703-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8703-0 is JP Group's economy copy of the Bosch 009 distributor: a mechanical (centrifugal) advance points distributor with no vacuum can, for the air-cooled VW Type 1 engine in the Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus and Type 3. EMPI says it idles near 0 degrees, advances to about 40 degrees, and works on 6 V or 12 V. Ref AC999009 \/ Bosch 0 231 178 009, JP ref 8191100506.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle with Type 1 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon upgrade from vacuum-only distributors; see note on dual-port carbs below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus with Type 1 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright-fan Type 1 engines only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1962–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListed by JP Group; Type 3 fuel-injected cars normally keep their own distributor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1972–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus \/ Vanagon with Type 4 engine, Porsche 914\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e (Type 4 distributor drive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 356\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP lists a 356 cross-reference (616 602 201 00); \u003cstrong\u003enot confirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e by us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group JP-8703-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCross-references\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC999009 \/ AC999009ALT, Bosch 0 231 178 009, 107 108 009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8191100506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924540376\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentrifugal (mechanical) only, no vacuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvance curve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0° at idle to about 40° total (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 V or 12 V systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoints and condenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEconomy quality (aftermarket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.72 lb per EMPI; ships at 2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne distributor with cap (per JP Group listings), rotor, points and condenser fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpark plug wires and coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributor clamp, hold-down nut and drive gear spacer spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 009 became the standard swap on Type 1 engines because it is simple: no vacuum diaphragm to tear and no hoses to route. A worn original distributor with a sloppy shaft wanders the timing and makes the dwell jump, which causes rough idle, misfires and poor fuel economy. This economy unit is an affordable way to replace a tired or seized distributor. Be aware the 009 can give a flat spot off idle on stock single-carb engines because it has no vacuum advance, which is why many builders prefer it with dual carbs or a performance curve. A genuine Bosch or SVDA distributor is the choice for a stock, concours-correct engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the engine to TDC on cylinder 1 and note the rotor position before removing the old distributor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the drive gear spacer spring is in place in the pedestal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the points gap or dwell and check the cap and rotor fit before final timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet total advance with a timing light at the RPM in your workshop manual, not just static timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you add an electronic points replacement, make sure it is the version for a 009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1971 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it drops into the Type 1 engine pedestal on any Beetle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1976 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 1972–1979 Bus Type 4 engine uses a different distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a genuine Bosch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a JP Group economy copy of the Bosch 009 design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have vacuum advance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is centrifugal advance only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 volt or 12 volt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI says it works on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with dual carbs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A centrifugal-only distributor is the usual choice with dual carburetors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ignition\"\u003eElectrical \u0026amp; Ignition\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and\/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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