Doug Braun kindly wrote:
Your best bet is to simply leave the vacuum advance unconnected, and set the timing to 6 deg. BTDC or so.
When you are not using a MK IV vacuum retard distributor, you MUST IGNORE the stuff
about the 2 deg. ATDC timing!
Or you can get some MK III SU carbs to go with the distributor :-)
Well, like an idiot, I forgot to mention that I also got the twin SU carbs off that junker Mk 3 because the previous owner, a wiser man than me, said "Hey, you'll need these carbs to make that distributor work properly . . . "
They are on the car and I have a good leak-free line from the carbs to the distributor.
So, looks like I have the proper mechanical setup. Set it to 6 degrees BTDC static?
Oh, by the way, speaking of that Mk 3 - I have several items the owner gave me since he just couldn't watch good parts go to the junkyard. One of these is a generator (not sure if it was on the car, or just something he had) which he said works but I have no way to test it, and the jack. Jack needs a good cleaning but is otherwise OK. I have been stepping on them for too long! I guess I could set up an account on Ebay, but who needs the headache. If anyone needs these items drop me a line. They are both heavy so shipping will not be trivial. Yes, they are free - my way of thanking the fellows who have helped me over the years. First come, first served. If you are in NC, drop by and pick them up.
Ken Strayhorn Hillsborough NC '72 MkIV
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