I've been told by three people that I need a vaccuum advance in my distributer that connects to my carb. From what they said it all makes sense except there never was a vaccuum advance. No extra holes in the carb and no extra holes in the distributer. Did they even have a vaccuum advance in the distributers with points? what's a reasonable substitute if they didn't?
vaccuum advance?
Dec 18, 2003
4 Replies
What year and make of engine ?
Some just used a mechanical advance inside the distributor. That is usually a set of spring loaded weights that move by centripetal force.
Vacuum advances are common for emissions purposes and are usually mated to a mechanical advance as well.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sra>
it's a 73 chevy c10 truck, 1/4 ton 307 with a 67 rochester chevy camaro carburetor
|it's a 73 chevy c10 truck, 1/4 ton 307 with a 67 rochester chevy camaro carburetor
Should have a vacuum advance from the factory. Without it the symptom is momentary hesitation at throttle tip-in
Rex in Fort Worth
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