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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2010, 10:48 AM
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Views: 8,396
Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: "50 Merc distributor choices?? Stock, MSD, or Modified Chevy

I've been trying to think of a way to reply to these threads and then I got hit with a misunderstanding about the direction about the barn.
As far ad my comments about Bubbas Distributors, here's...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,396
Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: "50 Merc distributor choices?? Stock, MSD, or Modified Chevy

This is the kind of reply we get when the owner is satisfied with the performance of his vehicle. My son bought a used 4 wheeler for his forestry business. We been using it for about 5 years and it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,396
Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: "50 Merc distributor choices?? Stock, MSD, or Modified Chevy

Bill Boomer hs a bunch of em. Making a pot today. and it 89.2 and I was cutting the grass with a push morer.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,396
Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: "50 Merc distributor choices?? Stock, MSD, or Modified Chevy

The MSD has the same advance mechanism as the SBC. Severalpeople make advance parts for them including adj vac canisters.
Most engines run a lean mixture during cruise and require more advance....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,396
Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: "50 Merc distributor choices?? Stock, MSD, or Modified Chevy

24* may work well for some engines, especially those with a lower compression. However If you purchase a distributor from Bubbas, check it out very well. His quality control is lacking.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,396
Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: "50 Merc distributor choices?? Stock, MSD, or Modified Chevy

No Keep the stock cam or find an EAB cam (stock52-3). Get your pistons close to the heads< Find some EAB heads as well. This will increase CR as well. This will improve mileage too.
Good luck
Ol'...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,396
Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: "50 Merc distributor choices?? Stock, MSD, or Modified Chevy

I recommend the SBC unit, This can also be converted to electronc. I recommend 20* all in by 2000 including the initernal. Then 6-8* vac. Now the vac will be all in at all times, except at WOT. This...
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