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.009 Dist Question
Hello Pelican Nation!
I come to you again looking for advice on my '72. I have recently installed a rebuilt 1.8l engine in the car and while at it, made the swap to a dual Weber carb set. Upon completion I installed the stock distributor and the engine ran well although I had read that it would run even better with a .009 distributor installed for the advanced spark curve that it gives. So, I purchased a Hot Spark distributor with electronic ignition to save myself a bit of hassle adjusting points. Upon installing the new distributor I now can't get any spark out if it. I've pulled a plug, grounded it and there is no spark anywhere in the rotation so now its onto trouble shooting. I've read that I may need a different voltage regulator but I'm not sure of what to get or if there is something else that I should check first. Have any of you run into this or have any suggestions? Thanks for the help. Brian |
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03-07-2009, 08:09 AM
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Location: Hurst, TX. USA
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First off... take that POS .009 distributor out of your car and give it a float test.
Float test: Throw the part in a large body of water. If it floats, reinstall it. The .009 distributor has a very very poor advance curve, and will not work on a 914 engine. The stock 1.8L distributor will work much better than an 009. Just get an electronic conversion kit from our host and install it.
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03-08-2009, 07:20 AM
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Location: Derby City KY
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Brian not familiar with the Hot Spark distributor...can you elaborate...it may need a CD unit to work....
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03-08-2009, 09:59 AM
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