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Originally Posted by tubman
During these years ('1949-1956?), Ford used a unique vacuum set up to advance the timing. They called their system "Loadamatic". While most vacuum advance systems use either manifold or ported vacuum, the Ford system uses venturi vacuum. The distributor also has no provision for mechanical advance. The system runs very well in a stock engine when all of the components are in good condition, but if you change anything, the distributor advance won't work properly, and the car will run badly. I ran the stock engine in my '51 for 30 years this way, and was very happy with it. It's like anything else; if it's in good condition and used the way it was designed, it's fine. Your new cam probably messes up that design, how much I don't know; you'll just have to try it.
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I agree i would try the loadamatic , may work very well.
However if it doesnt it will be very retarded and over heat.