Hi kyle,
My 1600 has tube half way and hose on that hookes to the bottom of the aft
carb.
I have pictures of that and the pertonics mounting if you would like me to
send them
Ron Edgar
68 1600
Ft Lauderdale
http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/mia/r/v/rvedgar/
----- Original Message -----
From: Kyle Hagemann <kyle@sonic.net>
To: roadster <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 12:04 PM
Subject: Ignition questions (Pertronix, timing, and vacuum advance)
> Hi all:
>
> Got a new non-smog distributor and Pertronix ignition in my '69
> 2000. Didn't really notice a big performance increase, but it
> starts and idles WAY better.
>
> However, the Pertronix install instructions state the clearance from
> reluctor (probably not what it's really called) and the pickup to be
> .030" The problem I have is that the mounting holes for the
> Pertronix place are countersunk, leaving ZERO adjustability unless I
> break out the ol' Dremel and slot one of the mounting holes. What
> have the rest of you done?
>
> What should I set the idle timing at with this stuff?
>
> I don't currently have the vacuum advance hooked up, as the non-smog
> distributor uses a threaded fitting instead of plain vacuum line.
> What are the list's thoughts on the vacuum advance from performance,
> drivability, and economy perspectives? If I should hook the vac
> advance back up, what's the best way to do it? Looks like I need a
> fitting of some type...
>
> TIA,
> ____ Kyle Hagemann, Born-Again Grease Monkey From Beyond
> _.;(____\____ 72 240Z, L28, 5spd, poly, etc. - The Z-Beast
> | _ | | _'@`, 69 2000, U20, shagadelic baby! - El Projecto
> `-(@)------(@)-; 84 Maxima, 280ZX in sedan disguise - Mr. Max
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>
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>
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