Re: Vacuum Advance
 

I ordered a new OEM replacement distributor from Napa it'll be here
tomorrow. Enough of me screwin' around. It was only $60.00

Paul
"Charlie Dellacona" <cdellacona@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:sCphb.254195$mp.174546@rwcrnsc51.ops.asp.att. net...
> 10 bucks cheaper from the manufacturer:
> http://www.performancedistributors.com/amcdui.htm
>
> I did one of these for my father's 85 CJ. Its a beautifully
> machined unit. It just needs switched 12 volts to run.
> It really cleans things up. I put in some autolite platinum
> plugs that we set to 55/1000s gap and some 8mm wires.
>
> When you call Davis, they will ask you for engine redline,
> vehicle weight, towing, plowing, transmission, whether the
> engine is built up at all. They adjust the advance curve to
> your answer to give the smoothest performance.
>
> I did this upgrade at the same time as a staged Weber 2bbl carb.
> Combined the response changes where dramatic and the engine
> compartment went from complicated to knuckle-dragger simple,
> (though perhaps not smog legal)
>
> Its amazing how easily the thing starts now. Even when left for
> a week or two.
>
> I'm told you can get the same effect by finding a HEI distributor
> from a late 80s Chevy six cylinder and having the drive gear changed
> at a machine shop. A lot less money for probably the same result.
>
> The only negative I saw was that the fatter 8mm wires and much
> bigger HEI cap come very close to the side of the engine and
> setting the timing is awkward. Well, that and the price....
>
> --Charlie
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:3F861DA1.29022917@cox.net...
> > Pretty expensive:
> > http://4wd.com/shopvintage/DisplayPr...oductSKU=40620
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Paul Brogren wrote:
> > >
> > > Great info Guys!! Unfortunately, Bill I use this almost as an
everyday
> > > driver. I don't have many pick and pulls here in the Vail / Eagle
> county
> > > area. The money might be steep, but how do you feel about the
> aftermarket
> > > HEI stuff through 4wd.com?
> > >
> > > Thanks again,
> > > Paul
> > >
> > > --
> > > Thanks Always !!!
> > > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > > Vail, CO.
>
>

Re: Vacuum Advance
 

I ordered a new OEM replacement distributor from Napa it'll be here
tomorrow. Enough of me screwin' around. It was only $60.00

Paul
"Charlie Dellacona" <cdellacona@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:sCphb.254195$mp.174546@rwcrnsc51.ops.asp.att. net...
> 10 bucks cheaper from the manufacturer:
> http://www.performancedistributors.com/amcdui.htm
>
> I did one of these for my father's 85 CJ. Its a beautifully
> machined unit. It just needs switched 12 volts to run.
> It really cleans things up. I put in some autolite platinum
> plugs that we set to 55/1000s gap and some 8mm wires.
>
> When you call Davis, they will ask you for engine redline,
> vehicle weight, towing, plowing, transmission, whether the
> engine is built up at all. They adjust the advance curve to
> your answer to give the smoothest performance.
>
> I did this upgrade at the same time as a staged Weber 2bbl carb.
> Combined the response changes where dramatic and the engine
> compartment went from complicated to knuckle-dragger simple,
> (though perhaps not smog legal)
>
> Its amazing how easily the thing starts now. Even when left for
> a week or two.
>
> I'm told you can get the same effect by finding a HEI distributor
> from a late 80s Chevy six cylinder and having the drive gear changed
> at a machine shop. A lot less money for probably the same result.
>
> The only negative I saw was that the fatter 8mm wires and much
> bigger HEI cap come very close to the side of the engine and
> setting the timing is awkward. Well, that and the price....
>
> --Charlie
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:3F861DA1.29022917@cox.net...
> > Pretty expensive:
> > http://4wd.com/shopvintage/DisplayPr...oductSKU=40620
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Paul Brogren wrote:
> > >
> > > Great info Guys!! Unfortunately, Bill I use this almost as an
everyday
> > > driver. I don't have many pick and pulls here in the Vail / Eagle
> county
> > > area. The money might be steep, but how do you feel about the
> aftermarket
> > > HEI stuff through 4wd.com?
> > >
> > > Thanks again,
> > > Paul
> > >
> > > --
> > > Thanks Always !!!
> > > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > > Vail, CO.
>
>

Re: Vacuum Advance
 

I'm not a Jackass!

--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:wqDhb.18207$Qo.11174@news2.central.cox.net...
> Paul Brogren did pass the time by typing:
> > I ordered a new OEM replacement distributor from Napa it'll be here
> > tomorrow. Enough of me screwin' around. It was only $60.00
>
> If you haven't done a distributor before this might help.
>
> Yours is probably adjustable (the ZJ is bolted in one spot)
> In that case you have to mark a reference between the distributor
> and the engine block in addition to the refs marks for the rotor.
>
> http://members.cox.net/wilsond/distributor/
>
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
>
>

Re: Vacuum Advance
 

I'm not a Jackass!

--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:wqDhb.18207$Qo.11174@news2.central.cox.net...
> Paul Brogren did pass the time by typing:
> > I ordered a new OEM replacement distributor from Napa it'll be here
> > tomorrow. Enough of me screwin' around. It was only $60.00
>
> If you haven't done a distributor before this might help.
>
> Yours is probably adjustable (the ZJ is bolted in one spot)
> In that case you have to mark a reference between the distributor
> and the engine block in addition to the refs marks for the rotor.
>
> http://members.cox.net/wilsond/distributor/
>
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
>
>

Re: Vacuum Advance
 

I'm not a Jackass!

--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:wqDhb.18207$Qo.11174@news2.central.cox.net...
> Paul Brogren did pass the time by typing:
> > I ordered a new OEM replacement distributor from Napa it'll be here
> > tomorrow. Enough of me screwin' around. It was only $60.00
>
> If you haven't done a distributor before this might help.
>
> Yours is probably adjustable (the ZJ is bolted in one spot)
> In that case you have to mark a reference between the distributor
> and the engine block in addition to the refs marks for the rotor.
>
> http://members.cox.net/wilsond/distributor/
>
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
>
>

Re: Vacuum Advance
 

Geez, I thought Doug was just being helpful.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> I'm not a Jackass!
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.

Re: Vacuum Advance
 

Geez, I thought Doug was just being helpful.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> I'm not a Jackass!
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.

Re: Vacuum Advance
 

Geez, I thought Doug was just being helpful.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> I'm not a Jackass!
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.

Re: Vacuum Advance
 

Sorry, Guy's Just a frustrating night. My apologies Doug. I took your post
in the wrong light. I'm bad at that from time to time. We at work throw a
lot of sarcasms, most of the time pretty clever at pushing buttons. Again,
Doug my apologies.

--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3F878EBE.8F99DC3B@cox.net...
> Geez, I thought Doug was just being helpful.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Paul Brogren wrote:
> >
> > I'm not a Jackass!
> >
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.

Re: Vacuum Advance
 

Sorry, Guy's Just a frustrating night. My apologies Doug. I took your post
in the wrong light. I'm bad at that from time to time. We at work throw a
lot of sarcasms, most of the time pretty clever at pushing buttons. Again,
Doug my apologies.

--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3F878EBE.8F99DC3B@cox.net...
> Geez, I thought Doug was just being helpful.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Paul Brogren wrote:
> >
> > I'm not a Jackass!
> >
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.