couple distributor question.

[Darren]

Hey guys just in the middle of converting my dual point dizzy to pertroix ignition. Can remove the wire in the picture seeing I am not running points anymore. Although I might have the points for backup. And second I took my vacuum advance can off to clean it and noticed it had what seamed like gas in it.. I did flood the engine ladt time I had the car out. And how easy should the vacuum advance arm to push in by hand? And is there a way I can bench test it? Thanks

 

[67Dart273]

No photo.

So far as testing advance, buy yourself one of those had vacuum pumps, get a timing light, and see what it "gives" you for advance.

 

[Darren]

looks like I need it,it's the ground strap... thanks

 

[67Dart273]

No need to remove that, and if you ever need points in there ag'in you'll need the ground. dual points advace plates have ball bearings, therefore a poor ground. Actually, the single points ones are marginal.

 

[Darren]

Any one know if you can just buy a new vacuum advance canister? The one I have is not original and the arm has been bent. 68 383 thanks

 

[67Dart273]

Sorry no idea anymore. Back when we had "real" parts stores instead of these online O'Reallys teenagers with i something tablets, you could look up the distributor no. and find out.

 

[Darren]

I went to mount the ignitor plate in my Dizzy and the holes are 1/8" off. Such a small job turned into a nightmare.. going to take back the pertroix to the speed shop and order a complete electronic kit. I was hoping on the pertroix so it looks more original, but the hell with it.. thanks

 

[Darren]

Anyone running the proform ignition #66993? My speed shop says the MP ignition kit for the 383 is discontinued... thanks

 

[mguner]

Look up BWD V-341 or V-346 on Oreilly's page. These are actually for the 400 but should serve your purpose.

 

[67Dart273]

That is for single point. Won't fit the dual point

 

[Darren]

Well ended up ordering the proform 383 electronic ignition kit #66993. They took back my pertroix and I ended up paying a extra 100$ tax inc... but I still need to lactate a vacuum advance canister fir my original dual point dizzy if I ever want to points again.. thanks for everyone's help.