Seth, my explanation for what happens while under load is off a bit (I
neglected to factor in the mechanical advance function), but its still a
vacuum retard unit. John
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lumia, John
> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 9:59 AM
> To: '76tr6@optonline.net'; '6pack'
> Subject: Re: TR6 Distributor
>
> Seth, the correct dist on the 76 uses a vacuum retard unit. Under load you
get maximum spark advance (10 deg BTDC), but when you take your foot off the
gas while coasting the retard kicks in to reduce emissions.
>
> John Lumia - 1976 TR6
>
> Seth wrote:>
> Can anyone tell me whether the Lucas distributor on the 1976 TR6 is a vacuum
advance or vacuum retard.
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