Karl,
The vacuum advance line should connect to a fitting on top of
the inlet manifold, between the carbs and the valve cover.
The vacuum line usually runs behind the engine and then up
to the maifold. The rubber connection piece had probably
perished with age.
Hope this helps.
Alan B.'
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From: Karl Shultz[SMTP:karl.shultz@ibm.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 1:18 PM
To: MG List
Subject: vacuum advance line...where?
OK, OK, I know this is a **highly** stupid question, but I am totally
baffled. My now two month old '73 B (to me, anyway) has, among its
other questionable qualities, poor throttle response. So a buddy and I
start looking at the distributor (which is all wet thanks to a leaking
heater control valve, but that's a different story...).
The vacuum advance line comes off it, and snakes away into...nothing!
It's not connected to the motor at all. Worse, I can't find where to
hook it up. Nothing that I can see or feel in the carbs, the intake
manifold, nothing. My "Original MGB" book (which I heartily recommend
BTW) is not helping any, nor is the Haynes manual.
I am feeling very stupid for not being able to find the %$#~ hookup, but
now I'm grovelling to the listers for advice.
Since I can't figure this one out, one wonders just how I'll manage to
install a six point roll cage in my Integra by myself in front of an
apartment. hmm...
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