Re: Subject: [alfa] slow engine deceleration in

[James Montebello <jamesm@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've never seen a vacuum distributor WITHOUT advance weights in it.
The weights handle advance v. engine speed, the vacuum capsule only
handles advance v. load.  The advance weights are frequently under the
baseplate, rather than just under the rotor.

The only kind of distributor that won't have advance weights in it is
one of the fixed distributors used on some electronic systems (notably
Motronic), which handle the advance electronically rather than with a
mechanical system.

jamesm

On Mon, 5 Jan 2004, Jerry in Houston wrote:

> I have never seen centrifugal weights in a vacuum advance distributer... thats what the vacuum advance mechanism does.  Any that I have ever seen just have a rod attached to the vacuum diaphram that rotates the baseplate.  No weights are needed. I get the feeling you have been operating without any advance which could certainly add to your problems.  Some of the other recommendations, carb balance, etc. should also be looked at.
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> Jerry in Houston
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