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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1025 on: August 25, 2015, 08:32:08 PM »
That sucks.

I switched to a Pertronix setup inside a rebushed OEM distributor for that reason. 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1026 on: August 25, 2015, 08:35:50 PM »
That sucks.

I switched to a Pertronix setup inside a rebushed OEM distributor for that reason.
I should have thought of that when I was ordering spare parts.  I probably could have bought half a dozen of them for what this is going to cost me.  I just hope I can get back home in time to be back at work.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1027 on: August 25, 2015, 08:38:29 PM »
What type of distributor are you running?  Is it one of those Mallory dual-point jobs?  I have forgotten.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1028 on: August 25, 2015, 08:38:54 PM »
Ugh. You could visit the Truman Library as long as you're in Independence.  :shucks:
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1029 on: August 25, 2015, 08:39:09 PM »
Yes, it's a dual-point Mallory with mechanical advance.  I wonder if a Pertronix unit will even fit.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1030 on: August 25, 2015, 08:40:34 PM »
Ugh. You could visit the Truman Library as long as you're in Independence.  :shucks:
I'm considering stopping by the WWI memorial.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1031 on: August 25, 2015, 08:47:33 PM »
If you want, I can pull the ignition setup off of my B and put it on yours so that you can make it home OK.  I don't need to drive my car right now, so you won't be inconveniencing me.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1032 on: August 25, 2015, 08:49:25 PM »
If you want, I can pull the ignition setup off of my B and put it on yours so that you can make it home OK.  I don't need to drive my car right now, so you won't be inconveniencing me.
I appreciate it, but you don't have to.  I can come back here next week if I have to.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1033 on: August 25, 2015, 08:53:11 PM »
Well, just let me know.  It's not that big of a deal, probably taking all of five minutes to switch everything over.

I need to retime my car anyways, and pull the distributor to get at that stupid braided oil line that runs just over it.       

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1034 on: August 25, 2015, 08:57:31 PM »
I'm not even sure what part was replaced.  Probably one of those small bare wires under the cap.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1035 on: August 25, 2015, 09:01:44 PM »
Does that distributor just have mechanical advance (no vacuum)?

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1036 on: August 25, 2015, 09:01:56 PM »
Does that distributor just have mechanical advance (no vacuum)?
Correct.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1037 on: August 25, 2015, 09:05:25 PM »
Yeah, you need to rustle up a 25D and throw it on there. 

I had one of those Mallory jobs when I first bought my B, and sold it.  It looked nice, but as I recalled (correctly), no vacuum advance.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1038 on: August 25, 2015, 09:07:39 PM »
Yeah, you need to rustle up a 25D and throw it on there. 

I had one of those Mallory jobs when I first bought my B, and sold it.  It looked nice, but as I recalled (correctly), no vacuum advance.
What is the difference?

I ended up calling Victoria British in Lenexa.  They gave me the name and phone number for the guy in Kansas City because he had ordered parts from them in the last year.  Pretty nice of them.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1039 on: August 25, 2015, 09:16:37 PM »
Your original distributor had vacuum and mechanical advance.  You're losing a fair amount of performance and economy by only running with a mechanical advance setup. 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1040 on: August 25, 2015, 09:25:08 PM »
I thought that might be the case.

I was going through the paperwork that came with the car.  As far as I can tell, I'm the fifth or sixth owner.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1041 on: August 25, 2015, 09:31:41 PM »
I don't know if you can even get a vacuum advance for the Mallory that you have. 

If you do get an original distributor, get it rebushed (Advanced Distributors), and have Jeff talk you through whether you need a port or manifold vacuum dashpot.  If you're running the SU carbs with the integrated float bowl, I think those were manifold advance originally, and the separate float bowls ran on port advance.  All that means is which side of the throttle butterfly that your dashpot vacuum hose plugs into.  It does make a difference, though. 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1042 on: August 31, 2015, 04:50:50 PM »
I heard back from the shop in O'Fallon.  I'm being told the Mallory needs to be replaced with an original distributor.

Looks like it's time to do some shopping.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1043 on: August 31, 2015, 06:57:51 PM »
Heh.  What was the reasoning they gave?

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1044 on: August 31, 2015, 09:15:45 PM »
Heh.  What was the reasoning they gave?
"Kept blowin' points."  :whatever:

I can get a 45D from Moss for $90.  I haven't had any luck finding a 25D for sale.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1045 on: August 31, 2015, 10:36:28 PM »
If you want, I can pull the ignition setup off of my B and put it on yours so that you can make it home OK.  I don't need to drive my car right now, so you won't be inconveniencing me.
Would you be willing to send your distributor to the guys in Illinois?  I'll pay for your shipping.  I'd like to be able to get my car back this weekend, but I will need to rent a car to get back up there.  I can return it to you as soon as I get my car back home.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1046 on: August 31, 2015, 11:27:31 PM »
I might have to move my car the middle of this week. 

I just remembered that I may have a rebuilt spare rolling around out there.  Give me a minute to see if I can locate it. 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1047 on: August 31, 2015, 11:38:51 PM »
I've got so much shit out in my garage, I can't even remember what I have anymore. 

I didn't find the one I was looking for, but I did find an unused rebuilt 25D 41491 from Advanced Distributors.

Do you want me to next day or second day it to them? 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1048 on: August 31, 2015, 11:41:47 PM »
I've got so much shit out in my garage, I can't even remember what I have anymore. 

I didn't find the one I was looking for, but I did find an unused rebuilt 25D 41491 from Advanced Distributors.

Do you want me to next day or second day it to them?
Next day.  Shipping shouldn't be more than $50.  I'll call them and let them know to expect it.  Hopefully it will be ready by Friday and I can make arrangements to pay them and drive it home by Monday.

Wait, you have an extra distributor lying around?  Jesus.  The cheapest one I could find was $150.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #1049 on: August 31, 2015, 11:43:42 PM »
Will do.  Look at this!:



I bet I could find a dead body out in my garage if I dug long enough.

I'll see if I can rustle up a cap and rotor for it, too.