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| | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 212 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 212 | I have a 55 235 engine in a 58 apache and the vacuum advance does not work any more . Instead of replacing the original vacuum advance is it possible to replace the entire distributor with one for a 1966 230 engine with a more modern vacuum advance? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 283 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 283 | It can be done with machine work and money but why? Just replace your vacuum can.The distributor for engines later than 1962 will not easily fit earlier.
Bob Taylor
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | Yes, it is possible to swap for a later model dist. The hold down seat need to be machined. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,751 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,751 | Assuming you're running a 12 volt electrical system, just swap to the HEI ignition used on the late-70's and newer engines. It's a fairly simple swap that only involves a little machine work. That eleminates the points altogether, and gives you a much hotter spark.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,417 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,417 | Why not just buy a new vacuum advance for $25 and be done?
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