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ole39 · 05-24-2012, 02:21 PM

im putting a mechanical advance distributor in my 8ba, can i just block off the vacuum, or is there something else i need to do, thanks

Tinker · 05-24-2012, 03:52 PM

I think you can just plug it. Or run a 91-99 94.

jack orchard · 05-24-2012, 05:35 PM

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block it off, but for fuel economy reasons, a distributor w/vacuum advance is needed as well as centrifugal advance for performance. the new distributor would use manifold vacuum, not carb vacuum...jack

05-24-2012, 02:21 PM	#1
ole39 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: west central ill Posts: 170	94 question im putting a mechanical advance distributor in my 8ba, can i just block off the vacuum, or is there something else i need to do, thanks

05-24-2012, 03:52 PM	#2
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: 94 question I think you can just plug it. Or run a 91-99 94.

05-24-2012, 05:35 PM	#3
jack orchard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: summerfield florida Posts: 383	Re: 94 question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) block it off, but for fuel economy reasons, a distributor w/vacuum advance is needed as well as centrifugal advance for performance. the new distributor would use manifold vacuum, not carb vacuum...jack __________________ Proud FNG We fixem cars. Heap Good! Last edited by jack orchard; 05-24-2012 at 05:44 PM. Reason: learning to spell centrifugal