Barry Schwartz wrote:
>
> > I have a 1970 GT6+ which is also known as a MKII (6 cylinder 2.0L). I
> > need a distributor or vacume advance unit for it. < snip >
> ******************************************
> Howard,
> Had the same problem on mine, the vacuum (retard) diaphram goes sour. No
> source I know of to replace - but you can use the body off a Spitfire MK3/4
> with the vernier adjustment, vacuum (advance) and replace the shaft (lobes)
> with a six cylinder unit and have a usable dist. with advance! (or find a
> good one on another GT6 but good luck). Someone on the list I believe still
> had a couple of NOS retard units for these distributors but a little pricy
> for me -
>
> Barry Schwartz
> Bschwartz@encad.com (San Diego)
> 72-V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> 70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> 70 Spitfire (project on hold for now)
>
Barry, you are correct. Hal Rogers in Bossier City, LA (H.D. Rogers &
Sons) had two or three - I bought one. They were a little pricy, but I
couldn't resist an NOS unit, still bright and shiny and in the original
Delco box.
Martin Libhart
1972 TR6 (driver)
1970 Spitfire Mk.3 (under restoration)
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