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JSeery · 10-07-2019, 07:58 AM

The manifold should not have anything to do with the distributor. The advance curve is changed by messing with the springs inside the distributor.

http://www.bubbasignition.com/49-53.html

Might explain a little more about what you are attempting to do. If it involves much modification to the engine you would be a lot better off replacing the load-a-matic distributor with a distributor that does have both centrifugal and vacuum advance, or at least centrifugal advance. You can modify Chevy distributors to work or use an aftermarket distributors such as a Mallory.

http://www.bubbasignition.com/loadam...lacements.html

The Bubba links are for reference only as he is currently not accepting orders. There are other sources/individuals here on the Barn that can help you with a replacement distributor if that is something you are wanting to do.

10-07-2019, 07:58 AM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Distributor Ford 8 BA Engine 1950 The manifold should not have anything to do with the distributor. The advance curve is changed by messing with the springs inside the distributor. http://www.bubbasignition.com/49-53.html Might explain a little more about what you are attempting to do. If it involves much modification to the engine you would be a lot better off replacing the load-a-matic distributor with a distributor that does have both centrifugal and vacuum advance, or at least centrifugal advance. You can modify Chevy distributors to work or use an aftermarket distributors such as a Mallory. http://www.bubbasignition.com/loadam...lacements.html The Bubba links are for reference only as he is currently not accepting orders. There are other sources/individuals here on the Barn that can help you with a replacement distributor if that is something you are wanting to do. Last edited by JSeery; 10-07-2019 at 08:06 AM.