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paul2748 · 10-12-2012, 08:41 PM

Another question. In 56 Ford went with a dual diaphram distributor. Vacuum came off the carb from two points - one from about midheight, front, of the carb. The other came from the lower rear of the carb around the throttle plates. 56 was the only year they used this arrangement.

I know that the 57 and later distributors probably should not use the vacuum source from the front, but how about the rear? Is this an acceptable source of vacuum for the 57 and later distributors?

Thanks, it a question I wondered about for a long time.

Paul

10-12-2012, 08:41 PM	#8
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Understanding the "load-a'matic" distributor Another question. In 56 Ford went with a dual diaphram distributor. Vacuum came off the carb from two points - one from about midheight, front, of the carb. The other came from the lower rear of the carb around the throttle plates. 56 was the only year they used this arrangement. I know that the 57 and later distributors probably should not use the vacuum source from the front, but how about the rear? Is this an acceptable source of vacuum for the 57 and later distributors? Thanks, it a question I wondered about for a long time. Paul