Distributor issue found

[Ford Compact 1963]

Hi gents

Was told today by my engine builder that my distributor vacuum has a hole in it and he can't source one.

Can anyone point me in right direction and no not going electronic.

[moe]

Hi gents

Was told today by my engine builder that my distributor vacuum has a hole in it and he can't source one.

Can anyone point me in right direction and no not going electronic.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mustang-Vacuum-Advance-Unit-Module-Distributor-289-1965-1966-65-66-Autolite-Ford-/281619588197?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4191d5e465

[barnett468]

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you dont reweally need it . . you can just disconnect it and drive without it until you get one.

buy an adjustable one . . there are two from different mfg's

standard motor products . . p/n VC31

borg warner . . . . . . . . . . . . p/n V311

THE VC31 IS AVAILABLE FROM ROCK AUTO IN THE US FOR $18.00 USD . . THEY WILL ALSO SHIP.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/catalogframe.php

summit racing also has it for $22.00 . . buy it from them and buy a distributor advance spring kit p/n 925d . . the distributor has a light and a heavy spring . . remove the heavy spring and install one new spring . . set your initial timing to 8 - 10 degrees btdc if your cam is nearly stock.


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/smp-vc31

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-925d

[Ford Compact 1963]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mustang-Vacuum-Advance-Unit-Module-Distributor-289-1965-1966-65-66-Autolite-Ford-/281619588197?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4191d5e465

Moe thanks does this suit my 260 dist?

[Ford Compact 1963]

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you dont reweally need it . . you can just disconnect it and drive without it until you get one.

buy an adjustable one . . there are two from different mfg's

standard motor products . . p/n VC31

borg warner . . . . . . . . . . . . p/n V311

THE VC31 IS AVAILABLE FROM ROCK AUTO IN THE US FOR $18.00 USD . . THEY WILL ALSO SHIP.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/catalogframe.php

summit racing also has it for $22.00 . . buy it from them and buy a distributor advance spring kit p/n 925d . . the distributor has a light and a heavy spring . . remove the heavy spring and install one new spring . . set your initial timing to 8 - 10 degrees btdc if your cam is nearly stock.


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/smp-vc31

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-925d

Thanks chief

[Ford Compact 1963]

Should I get and adjustable one or just stock?

[barnett468]

Should I get and adjustable one or just stock?

i told you exactly what you should do . . this will give you the best performance pout of your engine . . if you buy one that is non adjustable, you cant change your distributor springs because it will probably give you too much advance . . it depends a little on your particular engine build that we have no idea what you are doing because you refuse to tell us for some reason . . EVERYTHING in an engine is interconnected.

[shaunp]

If you cant find the right one this guys rebuild them better then new. Post them to you and you post yours back or post yours and he fixes it.

http://advancediaphragmoptions.com/

[barnett468]

Moe thanks does this suit my 260 dist?

it will fit but it is not adjustable and will cost you more than an adjustable one from a big name company.

burnsons or supercheap parts might have it

[Ford Compact 1963]

i told you exactly what you should do . . this will give you the best performance pout of your engine . . if you buy one that is non adjustable, you cant change your distributor springs because it will probably give you too much advance . . it depends a little on your particular engine build that we have no idea what you are doing because you refuse to tell us for some reason . . EVERYTHING in an engine is interconnected.
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Mate in build thread I've told you what I'm doing.

[barnett468]

Mate in build thread I've told you what I'm doing.

i did not see what cam, intake, carb or exhaust you are using or what your static compression is going to be even after i asked you 3 times so we could all help you better.

[barnett468]

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i just looked at supercheap and they do not carry them

[peter9231]

Supercheap sell fluffy dice and fake chequer plate floor mats!!

[griff]

Supercheap sell fluffy dice and fake chequer plate floor mats!!

but man their Air Fresheners are top shelf!   

[Ford Compact 1963]

i did not see what cam, intake, carb or exhaust you are using or what your static compression is going to be even after i asked you 3 times so we could all help you better.

Engine builder will know this when he puts it on engine build report today he told me he is putting in new lifters

[Ford Compact 1963]

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i just looked at supercheap and they do not carry them

Supercrap

[barnett468]

Engine builder will know this when he puts it on engine build report today he told me he is putting in new lifters

you better pray they are not from comp cam or chinese or other indian made lifters.

[barnett468]

Supercrap

well that supercrap store had some moog suspension pieces that i found somebody a few days ago.

[Ford Compact 1963]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231195109709&globalID=EBAY-AU

How is this one says its adjustable

[griff]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231195109709&globalID=EBAY-AU

How is this one says its adjustable

if youve got an autolite or motorcraft dist. i think that should be fine as a standard unit.
or do as shaunp suggested with the link he provided and get a price to rebuild yours, cant hurt

[Ford Compact 1963]

if youve got an autolite or motorcraft dist. i think that should be fine as a standard unit.
or do as shaunp suggested with the link he provided and get a price to rebuild yours, cant hurt

It's genuine ford one thanks guys will order ASAP that one in link I posted said its adjustable too

[barnett468]

It's genuine ford one thanks guys will order ASAP that one in link I posted said its adjustable too

lol, that is ridiculous . . nowhere in that link does is say it is a factory ford unit because it most certainly us NOT . . also, that is one of the two that i already posted . . i know this for a FACT because those are the only two in the entire world that are adjustable . . i know this for a FACT too because i do this for a living and have been for over 35 years . . i was also partners in one of the biggest mustang shops in the western us and we sold hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of parts a year.

if you want to pay $59.00 for one plus another $26.00 for shipping instead of $18.00 for the exact same one one and maybe $15.00 shipping go right ahead . . i get the feeling that you seem to think i have absolutely no idea what i'm talking about so feel free to spend around $40.00 more than you need to if you want, it's not my money.

[Ford Compact 1963]

lol, that is ridiculous . . nowhere in that link does is say it is a factory ford unit because it most certainly us NOT . . also, that is one of the two that i already posted . . i know this for a FACT because those are the only two in the entire world that are adjustable . . i know this for a FACT too because i do this for a living and have been for over 35 years . . i was also partners in one of the biggest mustang shops in the western us and we sold hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of parts a year.

if you want to pay $59.00 for one plus another $26.00 for shipping instead of $18.00 for the exact same one one and maybe $15.00 shipping go right ahead . . i get the feeling that you seem to think i have absolutely no idea what i'm talking about so feel free to spend around $40.00 more than you need to if you want, it's not my money.

Mate you didn't read. My current unit is factory.

[Ford Compact 1963]

Time from the U.S. To ship is to long need this week don't have luxury of waiting builder requires it ASAP

[rhinosoft007]

Hi Mate,

check vpw.com.au - they have the parts you need by the looks, otherwise eagleautoparts.com.au, both here in VIC but should get in a few days to your builder.

Graeme