quote:Originally posted by MARLIN JACK:
...And don't forget; if the 'securing clip' was left off of the 'Oil Pump Drive Shaft', and that shaft pulls up with the distributor, it can then slip off and drop down into the oil pan! Then Your 'NightMare' has just begun. Just pull easy and be aware! Also those VERY LARGE Diameter Distributors may not clear the rear window! OR one of those exotic 'HighRise' Intake Manifolds. I do not know about the 'Weber' set-up; but a rig such as 'Dual Quads' will only clear the smallest of diameters. I run the 'Mallory Unilite' Distributor, it is the Smallest Diameter Distributor that I have found. It will even clear my Modified Weiand Dual Quad Manifold, Just Barely!(1/4", just enough to allow turning it to set the timing). Something for You to Think On...
Marlin, Do you run the stock tach? Is a tach adaptor required with the Unilite? I used a Unilite conversion back in the late 70s when they first came out on a Gt500 and don't recall having any issues with the tack, but the Mallory site talks about an adaptor.. Also, I found a pic of one for a Cleveland and it appears that the cap retaining clips are indexed at 3 and 9 o'clock compaired to the advance diaphram, as opposed to the stock ~1 and 7 o'clock positions, seems that would make it much easier to get cap on and off. Comments? I'm just looking for a simple, drop-in electronic replacement distributor with adjustable machanical and vacuum advance. Thanks all.