inter7@mail.delanet.com writes:
>Thanks Chris - The LU142A can not be adjusted with the distributor
>mounted
>in the correct position as the vacuum unit will hit the block before
>you can
>retard it far enough. And that's what I'm on about.
>Some cars, a Series 3 for one had a rigid vacuum line that will only
>connect
>from the front.
> My point is, if you are going to put a kit in, you should not have to
>turn
>the distributor 180 deg. to make it work.
> The LU142A has it's good point the mounting of the adapter is better
>than
>the one screw LU142 mounting. The bad points of the LU142A are; if you
>want
>to change back to points in case of an emergency, you will really have a
>good time re- timing; as the LU142A is advanced about 30 Deg. over the
>points set up. You will also need a nut driver of the proper size to
>remove
>it. There is also the question of rotor position in relationship to the
>distributor terminals. I will let someone else address that point.
>Using the original LU142 you can remove it and reinstall your points
>without
>re-timing. using only a screw driver.
This looks familiar. Didn't we already have this exchange or am I on
crack?
CNA
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