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    HEI Distributor Question (Quick, I promise)

    I just replaced my old Prestolite with a new (!) HEI. In-cap coil, 15 degree (?) advance can, basically right off a 1980 Jimmy. The problem- the engine times out great, the centrifugal advance follows the curve beautifully, and without vacuum advance hooked up it runs like a charm. The...
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    Prestolite Distributor or something else?

    Well, so far I've been the exception to the 'Carter carbs/prestolites run like ****' rule. After 5000 miles (since rebuild), though, the 30 yr old Prestolite might be starting to fail. The Jeep starts and idles beautifully, but after you rev it up, it won't idle back down- it tries, but it...
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    76 CJ- Frame Rust and Firewall Attachment

    My 76 CJ7 rebuild is finally nearing completion. Started with a new 258 and blown... err... everything else... So after new front and rear ends, T-150 rebuild, Dana 20 rebuild, new bushings and shocks, new wiring... The old girl is finally getting ready to go. 2 final questions, though...
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