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RE: [T3] Which Distributor?


Thanks for all the input guys.

Some more info (sorry for the rapid brain download format):

Engine is a 1971.
Carbs (stock) were sync'd over the weekend.
Valve clearances were done about a month ago.

I haven't been able to get to a situation where I have any audible knock. (I'm a bit worried that there is some knock going on that I can't hear though)

There is a wee flat spot just off idle which wasn't present with the all vacuum dizzy.

After a 20 minute run at 65-70mph, the fancasing is very cool. The end of the dipstick is touchable for about 4 or 5 seconds. Don't know if this is a valid test on the T3. Can anyone suggest a good muirish test?

I used to get about 28-30mpg with the old dizzy. This has dropped to about 25ish (a bit too early to get a good average - did do some carb sync'ing with the latest fuel added - hmm, maybe I should re-sync?). I have tried a 009 also (timed to 30° at 3000rpm), this gave similar mileage (bit less) to the old dizzy, but the throttle was very on/ off-ish, not too happy with 4th gear until about 40 either.

With dual vacuum dizzy:

Advance hose disconnected: idle advance 5°, 2000 rpm = 18°, 3000 rpm = 24°, 4000 rpm = 30°
Advance hose connected: idle advance 5°, 2000 rpm = 25°, 3000 rpm = 40°.
Crank angles were calculated from measurements from existing, known notches on the pulley)

Vacuum at carb to advance unit hose:
Idle (720 rpm) = 0 Inches Hg
approx 2000 rpm = 15 Inches Hg
Approx 3000 rpm = 18 Inches Hg	
Wide open throttle burst approx 4 inches Hg

I have a dizzy from a 1964 1500s, with option M240 engine (low compression), would this be a suitable replacement?

Again, many thanks,

Gary Miller
Essex, UK

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