Ulix,
Probably nothing. But it's the original dizzy and I think
the vacuum unit is not fully operational.
Maybe I'm just looking for another opportunity to play
in the engine?
chuck
Ulix Goettsch wrote:
>
> Chuck,
> what's wrong with using the old vacuum unit on the new distributor like
> you have it now?
> Ulix
>
> On Mon, 26 Jul 1999, chuck wrote:
>
> > Just re-tuned the midget after the Inspection Debacle.
> > Both carbs way off, the the timing screwy. And they
> > said they never popped the hood!
> >
> > Anyway, while re-doing the timing, I thought I'd pop
> > in a new Lucas dizzy body I had. Thing is, the vacuum
> > unit is faulty -- suck until your hollow and the spring
> > never moves. For now, I put the vacuum unit from the old
> > body on the new body.
> >
> > Question(s):
> >
> > A. Should I get a new vacuum unit?
> > 2. Can I just yank the vacuum unit and set the timing up a little?
> > c. Other options?
> >
> > chuck
> >
> >
> >
> > robert weeks wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Frank,
> > >
> > > Thanks for the info!
> > >
> > > Robert
> > >
> > > __________________
> > >
> > > At 9:34 PM -0400 7/25/99, Frank Clarici wrote:
> > >
> > > >I have a Mallory dual point. It was fine but now needs 1 set of points
> > > >readjusted.
> > > >Or it could use 2 new sets of points.
> > > >It is sitting in a box. I went back to Lucas. Easier to work on and more
> > > >room clearance wise.
> > > >No noticable difference but the Mallory does have an adjustable advance
> > > >curve.
> > > >
> > > >My .02
> > > >
> > > >--
> > > >Frank Clarici
> > > >Toms River, NJ
> > > >Bugeye Sprite
> > > >67 Sprite
> > > >59 A40
> > > >http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
> >
>
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