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Can I use a distributor that has the clip type? I would think that if the length is the same, it would work.

My distributor has a rotor clip that is held in plae in a diagonal slot. The spring broke off after changing points. After much research, I found someone who sells these rotor springs. How do I r move the broken remainder of the spring so I can re place it? Thank you.

I have a cast iron distributor on my engine. From what research I've done, there are 2 different types of springs that keep the rotor tight on the shaft. One is a clip that snaps on and the other is a piece of spring steel that fits in a diagonal slot near the top of the dist. shaft. My dist...

i read somewhere wher there were 2 different timing covers. One was cast iron which used a cast iron dist. housing and the other was cast aluminum which used an aluminum housing. Is that correct? Also, if my distributor is okay, was ther a rotor retaining clip for the rotor and if so what is...

How do I check the fuel pump pressure?

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If the ignition wasn't iring properly, couldn't that cause raw gas to go into the exhaust system? Also, what about the rotor clips? Should there not be one on the top of the shaft and if so is there a different one that should go on it? Thanks

Yes, carb is correct and the metal vacuum line is connected. Fuel pump is a brand new mechanical pump. The previous owner had installed an electric pump which I removed last year. Too much pressure. The engine, I believe is an 8BA based an the castings of the heads.

I have a 48 f1. The engine is not original so I've been told. I bought it from a collector car dealer. It had a frame off restoration done by the previous owner. He converted it to 12v. Being the purist that I am, i wanted it to be original so I've gone back to 6v with the help of a friend...