Re: Vacuum advance distribution question
[Re: bobs69]
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03/12/23 07:36 PM
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yes, no problem. however, if it's possible, i would try to get a good [new perhaps ?] can and tune both circuits to get the best of both worlds. especially if you do any street driving at all. just my opinion. your mileage will vary.
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Re: Vacuum advance distribution question
[Re: bobs69]
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03/13/23 09:31 AM
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Beside some gains in economy, proper vacuum advance allows the engine to run cleaner. For the same light load cruising, it takes more fuel to do without that advance. That leads to additional deposits in the combustion chamber and on the cylinder walls.
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Re: Vacuum advance distribution question
[Re: bobs69]
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03/13/23 11:48 AM
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If my vacuum advance is bad can I unplug it and set the timing at 32-34 and drive it? Just a street car that gets driven on good weather days. There is a lot more to the subject than is being discussed. The first answer is correct, BUT as mentioned there may be a loss of gas mileage and low end throttle response. You didn't mention the car, combination or how you "DRIVE" it on good weather days. Getting the optimum performance requires a combination of initial timing, mechanical advance (how much, where it comes it and how fast), vacuum advance and jetting. The first three variables can have a substantial impact on performance and MPG. I have seen many cars with TOO MUCH vacuum advance which can lead to misfiring and a loss of MPG. You could try bumping the initial a couple of degrees to give you a higher total as long as you're not introducing detonation or hard starting when hot. now you have way more information than you asked for
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Re: Vacuum advance distribution question
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Most of my hot street cars (500+ HP) have MSD or Mopar distributors with no vacuum advance on them or I disconnect them for the best W.O.T. performance I'm not worried about the gas mileage Are we in the race forum? I didn't think so. Try some useful and relevant information, please.
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Re: Vacuum advance distribution question
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Most of my hot street cars (500+ HP) have MSD or Mopar distributors with no vacuum advance on them or I disconnect them for the best W.O.T. performance I'm not worried about the gas mileage Are we in the race forum? I didn't think so. Try some useful and relevant information, please. Cab has contributed far more than you could hope to. Your entitled to your opinion but your comment has nothing to do with being helpful to the OP, but rather yourself. Why do you have to come across so inflammatory? SOme of your post IMO are helpful while others are quite the opposite. please think before you post
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Re: Vacuum advance distribution question
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Most of my hot street cars (500+ HP) have MSD or Mopar distributors with no vacuum advance on them or I disconnect them for the best W.O.T. performance I'm not worried about the gas mileage Are we in the race forum? I didn't think so. Try some useful and relevant information, please. Cab has contributed far more than you could hope to. Your entitled to your opinion but your comment has nothing to do with being helpful to the OP, but rather yourself. Why do you have to come across so inflammatory? SOme of your post IMO are helpful while others are quite the opposite. please think before you post Cab's comment has nothing to do with being helpful to the OP.
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Re: Vacuum advance distribution question
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Re: Vacuum advance distribution question
[Re: bobs69]
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If my vacuum advance is bad can I unplug it and set the timing at 32-34 and drive it? Just a street car that gets driven on good weather days. So basically yes you can. Can be unplugged for racing purposes, or performance street use. But for best "overall" street use, install it.
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Re: Vacuum advance distribution question
[Re: bobs69]
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03/20/23 07:36 AM
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Mine quit working several years ago. I couldn't find a replacement, so I bought another distributor for the vacuum advance canister, and that one was bad too. I gave up and do without. A 383 RR with a 3.91 gets horrible gas mileage rumbling around the city no matter what. I'm always speeding up, slowing down or idling at lights anyway, so whatever.
Last edited by Mebsuta; 03/20/23 07:36 AM.
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