Re: [Chevelle-list] Distributors 101

[Craig Ellis]

I think mechanicals advance at a predetermined rate and vacuums advance in relation to manifold vacuum which is roughly dependent upon throttle opening. I have heard that it makes no difference in anything but race applications. Ditto for vacuum/mechanical secondaries in carbs. I was talked out of mechanical advances for either/both years ago but I can't remember exactly why... ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 3:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Distributors 101 As a follow-up question, please explain to me the pros and cons of vacuum vs. mechanical advance.   Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse To: Chevelle List Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 3:03 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Distributors 101 OK  next question - which distributor or type of distributor would you recommend for the 396 I'm building? As I mentioned before, I'm looking for something I can drive now and then and take to the track once in a while for fun. I know I won't be putting anything in with points. I'm done with that!   Thanks, Larry