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Vacuum advance banger distributor

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Phred, Oct 24, 2010.

  1. Phred
    Joined: Jul 21, 2008
    Posts: 18

    Phred
    Member
    from IL

    After reading the following, I think there might be some benefits of improved drivability and performance to my flathead banger engine.
    http://www.corvette-restoration.com/resources/technical_papers/Timing101.pdf

    Is there a vacuum advance distributor that will fit the Model A engine that has either an adjustable vacuum advance module, or an assortment of diferent vacuum modules?

    Has anyone gone down this rabbit trail? I would be interested to learn what you used and/or discovered.

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. GMC BUBBA
    Joined: Jun 15, 2006
    Posts: 3,420

    GMC BUBBA
    Member Emeritus

    I do build a new mallory just for the Model A engine. It requires some work to the advance workings as the A engine dont turn many rpm.
    On our unit we curve the advance to have a full 20 degrees of engine advance at 2000 rpm.
    The addition of a vacuum unit would be even harder to tune ( not impossible) based on the vacuum signal from the Model A engine.
    I dont think the addition would add much to the driveability of the A engine, especially if the engine has some mods like carb change , camshaft etc....
     

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