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rotorwrench · 08-05-2016, 01:36 PM

If you use later model carb components, you may consider modifying a later type 6-cylinder distributor that has a vacuum and centrifugal advance systems built in. They can be tuned to work with the flathead 226 to give best performance & economy by use of proper advance control springs and an adjustable vacuum can connected to a manifold air pressure port tapped into the intake manifold. This would give you the best of both worlds like the Chevy or older Mopar distributors do with the flathead V8. It would take trial and error to get it set up but would be your best bet. If the old G type distributor could be adapted, it would be very easy to get set up but I don't know if it's possible. You would have to find someone that has done it to be sure.

08-05-2016, 01:36 PM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: Flathead 226 H-Series If you use later model carb components, you may consider modifying a later type 6-cylinder distributor that has a vacuum and centrifugal advance systems built in. They can be tuned to work with the flathead 226 to give best performance & economy by use of proper advance control springs and an adjustable vacuum can connected to a manifold air pressure port tapped into the intake manifold. This would give you the best of both worlds like the Chevy or older Mopar distributors do with the flathead V8. It would take trial and error to get it set up but would be your best bet. If the old G type distributor could be adapted, it would be very easy to get set up but I don't know if it's possible. You would have to find someone that has done it to be sure.