Muir says Mechanical..need new dizzy.

[jadney@vwtype3.org (Melissa & Jim)]

>It looks like the diaphragm in my original distributor is kaput. Muir 
>says that if this happens, one should chuck it in favor of getting a 
>mechanical advance model.
>
>So, I have some questions:
>
>* Which one do I order? Part no.?
>* I need to plug up the vacuum - any suggestions on the best way to 
>do this, and avoid leaks?

In this case I disagree with Muir.  And if you still have the FI then you 
really have no option.  Just replace the diaphram unit; it costs less than $30.

Jim
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