Distributer replacement for 1.8 L Jet ?, Is there a suitable replcament ? Update 10/15 Options

[jim_hoyland]

I have a nearly stock 1.8 L-Jet with all the smog controls removed. The l-Jet distributer is the dual vacumn type- both hoses attach to the throttle body.

Last two times the vacumn wimped out, I replcaed the can. I'm wondering if there is a better way to go- given I'm not running smog controls.

Are there issues specific to the 1.8 L-Jet ?

Thanks,

jim

[Brando]

Jim,
The Mallory Unilite should work...

Until then, run the stock distributor without the vacuum advance (it has too much inherently). Plug the ports on the throttle body. Re-time the car to 28º total advance at 3500 rpms. That's how I timed mine with the L-Jet.

If you run a Hyfire VI/A you need either one of the two tach adapters available. If you need a hand, bring the car by Skline's and I'll help you out with it.

[ClayPerrine]

Jim,
The Mallory Unilite should work...

Until then, run the stock distributor without the vacuum advance (it has too much inherently). Plug the ports on the throttle body. Re-time the car to 28º total advance at 3500 rpms. That's how I timed mine with the L-Jet.

If you run a Hyfire VI/A you need either one of the two tach adapters available. If you need a hand, bring the car by Skline's and I'll help you out with it.

The 1.8L L jet system is NOT timed at 3500 RPM. You set the timing to 7.5 degrees at 800RPM. And the Vacuum advance is no present at idle, it is a vacuum retard. It provides a burst of initial advance to overcome an off-idle flat spot inherent in the L-Jet design. The vacuum advance hose is not even hooked up on 90% of the L-Jet cars out there, same as the D-Jet.