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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-21-2019, 09:51 AM
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Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

It shows the base reading of 6 degrees BTDC for no vacuum to the advance unit. I can’t find a reference anywhere on readings for other conditions. This was a one or two year item that depended on the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-21-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

Stiggy - no. None of the reference manuals say anything about the correct vacuum readings except the reading of 6 degrees BTDC with vacuum advance shut off. But the ATDC reading may be correct...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-19-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

The fuel hose is a problem. If you route it under the bellcrank mechanism, it is getting pinched against the intake manifoold. How did the factory do it?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-18-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

I was just about to look in the '56 parts book to check on that area. A missing spring (just broke and fell off most likely) would explain the problem. I put the hose piece there just to test my...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-18-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

Jim - you’re right. See the attached picture. I stuck a piece of hose to block the kick down pin from sliding around. Car runs fine, plenty of power. Long term, I think a return spring in that area...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-18-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

I discovered with the help of my wife that the throttle linkage is slipping at partial throttle. On the linkage to the rear of the carb, there is a hefty pin that goes through a curved slot which I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-18-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

Thanks! With everything connected, I see no advance at all. Someone commented in this thread that you won’t see any advance under no load conditions. There’s no centrifugal advance and the vacuum...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-18-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

The only explanation I can come up with is that the spark control valve on the carb is not functioning correctly. It feels like the timing is just not advancing at all.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-18-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

A few extra data points on my Loadomatic system. Timing results:

No vacuum lines connected: 6 degrees BTDC
All vac lines connected: retarded into ATDC range
Ported vacuum only: same, retarded...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-17-2019, 11:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

I have tried the "mouth suction" test on the NOS unit and it seems to respond properly. Even if it didn't, I can't see how the timing retards. Let me retest tomorrow to confirm the facts as I have...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-17-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

Many thanks for the replies. Let me be a little clearer. The timing is set at 6 degrees BTDC with vacuum lines to the Loadomatic plugged. When I reconnect the two vacuum lines, with the engine still...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-17-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

That’s higher rpms, not rooms!
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-17-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

Sal - many thanks, started right up, no thanks to Suntune. Bad news is that the replacement advance unit seems to be doing the same as the old unit. It retards the timing at idle but doesn’t advance...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-17-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
Re: 292 y-block distributor puzzler

Really counter-clockwise? I was using a Suntune Card that said “C” which I took to be clockwise! I will check on this. Thanks for the reply!
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-17-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,255
Posted By highcking
292 y-block distributor puzzler

I recently determined that the dual vacuum retard/advance unit on my ‘56 Fairlane was no longer working. I have an NOS spare that I tested and installed today. Tricky to do on the car but it came out...
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