1979 super beetle cylinder fireing order?

The firing order is correct: 1-4-3-2. Number one position is marked on the distributer by a line engraved on the side. Put your rotor on and make sure it points to this line for #1. Good luck . -=Mark=-

Make sure your spark plug wire are connected to the correct spark plug/cylinder. Remove the rotor cap. Align rotor as described by red74 beetle, Rotate the engine in the normal running direction. Notice which direction the rotor turns. Connect wires in rotor cap and to the spark plug corresponding to the firing order. Hope this helps. A smooth running engine is dependent on several things. The setting you performed is one of the things. Other settings are carburetor fuel settings (air - fuel ratio), dwell angle (Firing relative to Top Dead Center(TDC)). Assuming you did them, then a more detailed inspection of the fuel/air/firing system needs to be done to get it running like you want. Good luck. Hope this helps.