<VV> Question about Dale Advance/Retard Unit

[Andy Clark]

Hi, Bob. Yes, I'm totally confused. I had previously read Ray Sedman's
treatise and agree with him regarding HOW one should set the static timing,
and what happens to that timing if you disconnect vs. leave connected the
vacuum line from the manifold while adjusting it. However, I'm totally blown
away by assertions of off-idle stumble that are said to occur if you don't
use either ported vacuum or a vacuum solenoid.

Never having had the problem, I don't know what to make of all the "hoorah"
surrounding this subject. The Cord moves off from a stop with vigor- no hint
of a stumble at all.

If it ain't broke, I ain't gonna fix it! <G> But I'd sure like to understand
the problem that others have apparently experienced.

Andy Clark
Camano Island, WA.
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob & Kathy Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca>
To: "'Andy Clark'" <slowboat at mindspring.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>;
<corvairs at cybrus.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 1:49 PM
Subject: RE: <VV> Question about Dale Advance/Retard Unit


Hi Andy,

Interesting, I wish I didn't have the problem!

FWIW, the symptoms and the "fix" are both well described on Ray Sedman's
America-Pi web site at http://www.american-pi.com/

Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Andy Clark
Sent: April 1, 2007 9:59 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org; corvairs at cybrus.net
Subject: Re: <VV> Question about Dale Advance/Retard Unit

Am I the only one who never experienced this "bog" after installing the Dale
Adv/Retard unit?
>From this post, I interpret that this is a significant problem that many
have experienced. Why am I so different (careful where you go with responses
here! <G>)?

The only change I noticed was the need for lighter throttle settings at
cruise and actually an easier "off the line" response. Gas mileage did not
appreciably improve, but Grant sez that I may have a carb problem causing
that.

If the "bog" issue is related to ported or non-ported vacuum signals, I
still use the stock manifold (non ported) vacuum signal to the distributor.

Andy Clark
Camano Island, WA.
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob & Kathy Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; <corvairs at cybrus.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 8:21 AM
Subject: <VV> Question about Dale Advance/Retard Unit


Hi,
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Number on the list was to eliminate the “bog” when you come off idle that
comes with the installation of the Dale advance/retard unit.

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Thanks,

Bob