Bad cam on distributor?

[PontiacJim]

The vacuum advance is highly desirable on a street car as it can also provide a better idle, cools down the engine during deceleration or partial throttle, and it will also help in increasing gas mileage.

Race cars don't use vacuum advance because it has no use going down the track at wide open throttle.

 

[65Fury440]

Beautiful car!
I would say a big no to MSD, yes to Pertronix.

 

[marty koirtyohann]

I think the problem with the points is the wear block. I kind of doubt that the cam could wear that much, although the lobes do look worn. I'd try a new set of points once you get the car home. A better solution, as Cbarge pointed out, is to update to a Pertronix or you could also look at a Mopar style electronic ignition.

The second problem with the fusible link can only be excessive current draw. Most likely it's a short somewhere, but it also could be something else that overloads the link. Any chance you have a high powered amplifier?

The third problem, well... Opinions vary over an internet diagnosis. There's no reason for behavior like this. It solves nothing and doesn't do anyone any good.

 

[marty koirtyohann]

u have to put a small amount of points grease on the rubbing block or it will ware it out . everyone forgets that . not enough point mechanics out there anymore a 1-2 oz tube will last u for ever it dose not take a lot just a small dab about th size of a match head is all u need . every time u chane the points grease them after u put them in

 

[stubs300]

Geez, someone didn't pay very good attention in Grammar and English class!

 

[marty koirtyohann]

pick pick I guess u r perfect! I'm holding my tounge to tell u what I yhink on a nit pick comment like that .if this continues I will leave this group & u all will not get my help u can figural stuff out yur self

ck
ok I flunked those glasses in school

 

[marty koirtyohann]

pick pick I guess u r perfect! I'm holding my tounge to tell u what I yhink on a nit pick comment like that .if this continues I will leave this group & u all will not get my help u can figural stuff out yur self

ck
ok I flunked those glasses in school