1972 Volkswagen Beetle valve adjustment

Engine Mechanical problem
1972 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

I have two manuals with conflicting info. The "official 'VW manual says rotate cw to tdc.(Rotor to notch in dist. Rim, notch in pulley lined up w/seam in crankcase), adjust #1 valves, rotate ccw 90 deg to #2, adjust #2 valves, ccw 90 deg, adjust #3, ccw 90 deg, adjust #4. Valves set at.006 like everyone recommends. John Muir's book, "Volkswagon repair for the compleat idiot" says cw to tdc adjust #1, ccw 180 deg, do #2, ccw 180 deg #3, ccw 180 deg, #4. Using the first method, the car started but won't run or rev. Muir's method, one valve is still partially open when I get to #2. I figure I am perhaps missing something or doing something stupid. I can do anythhing to a small block Chevy but my wife's beloved bug kicks my butt every time I try to do anything to it. Thanks, Paul P