derfman wrote:
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> Anyone experienced with both 1275 and 1500 distributors? I've got a
> unit from a 1500 that I want to use in my 1275. Physically, they're the
> same, once you remove the 1500 adapter. BUT, the vacuum advance seems
> to work backwards. Does the 1500 distributor turn backward(CCW)? The
> vacuum diaphragm has the hose mounting point on the opposite side, so it
> pushes the sensor plate instead of pulling the points plate like the
> 1275. Can I just use a different diaphragm that pulls? Anyone got one
> they want to sell? Any advice appreciated.
> Cheers,
> Derf
Derf
I have put 1275 dizzys into 1500 motors more then once.
The advace curve of the 1500 dizzy is something like 23*, the 1275
ranges from 10 to 18 depending on year. Maybe this is the reason for the
vacuum retard. I don't know for sure.
And yes the vacuum advace cans are an easy swap.
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