Lots of power can be picked up by CAREFULLY modifying the ports, combustion
chamber, and valve pockets of the head; don't get carried away.
>Question 1: If I may impose on the list, are there any other
>modifications I should make to get the best out of the 270 cam and flat
>pistons? I'd like to stick with the twin SU's and the standard exhaust
>manifold if possible. (And, naturally, cost is a consideration since
>I'm already having to replace the cam and pistons.)
Can't you find an old dizzy to rob?
>Question 2: The vacuum advance in my distributor is stuck tight, and
>one of the springs in the centrifugal advance is stretched so that it
>doesn't even touch the posts until full advance. I know no one's been
>able to come up with new springs, are there any good suggestions for
>distributor refurbishment?
My Malamute says 'hi' to the cat...
>My wife's cat sends greetings.
>
>Matt Kulka
>'74 B - now looking like a D-minus.
>
>Sorry about the organization of the letter...must be ADD..
|