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dmsfrr · 09-22-2021, 10:08 AM

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The vacuum dependent distributor style usually referred to as a "Loadomatic" was last used in '56. The main shaft, dist housing, internal hardware and method of timing advance were all redesigned in size, style & function for the '57+ distributors.

The '57+ (Y-block) distributors have fly-weights inside for timing advance that is approx 90% (?) mechanically controlled by engine rpm.
'75 and newer I'm not familiar with.

I'd be passingly curious to see photo examples of what Gerry Dubois is trying to explain.
He's got me confused. (which unfortunately is easier to do these days)
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09-22-2021, 10:08 AM	#2
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,607	Re: load-o-matic - (CAPITALIZATION OPTIONAL ON MY BROWSER) . The vacuum dependent distributor style usually referred to as a "Loadomatic" was last used in '56. The main shaft, dist housing, internal hardware and method of timing advance were all redesigned in size, style & function for the '57+ distributors. The '57+ (Y-block) distributors have fly-weights inside for timing advance that is approx 90% (?) mechanically controlled by engine rpm. '75 and newer I'm not familiar with. I'd be passingly curious to see photo examples of what Gerry Dubois is trying to explain. He's got me confused. (which unfortunately is easier to do these days) . Last edited by dmsfrr; 09-22-2021 at 10:35 AM.