[TR] TR6 Hesitation and Running Issue

[Bob Labuz]

Jonas,

Yes, this is a retard unit. You can disconnect it but I have mine 
connected and it functions as designed. Idle is helped until the engine 
warms up and then the thermostatic control at the radiator outlet kicks 
in and stops the retardation.

Some on the 6-pack forum have opted for Moss's advance unit, others just 
have removed the hose on the distributor and plugged the hose outlet 
from the carb.

If the vacuum unit is on the rear of the dist, it is a retard even if 
you think it is a replacement since its activation will pull the point 
plate counter clockwise thus retarding the spark.

Bob

On 02/24/2014 02:42 PM, Jonas Payne wrote:
> I have a 41558 dist., which should have a Vac Retard.  The Vac Unit points
> to the rear of the car.
>
> The vac unit appears to be new(er) than the rest of the dist. , any way to
> tell whether it is an advance or retard unit?  Is it possible a DPO has
> mixed it up?
>
> It is my understanding that the Vac retard actually does very little to
> affect the drivability of the car, and lots of folks simply recommend
> disconnecting and capping them?
>
>
>
> Jonas Payne
> PBR Consulting Services, LLC
> 702.882.6711