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>From Reno: > What is an "009" distribtor?2) It is a mechanical (centrifugal) advance distributor as compared to a vacuum advance one. The vacuum advance jobbie was standard equipment for many years. It advances the spark based on vacuum in the carburetor. A lot of us toss the vacuum distributor and go to the .009 type. For one reason, it minimizes the danger of vacuum leaks which can burn valves. For another reason, it is "macho" to do so. As for myself, I have been doing the swap for so long that I can't remember why I ever started! Others surely can add to this discussion. Best.. Phil dillard@suu.edu