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Hi all - My 63 came with the Pertronix Dist Upgrade. I found this out, when I took my car to the carb man, to get my stock carb rebuilt.
When I picked it up, he told me I had the Pertronix ignition installed instead of points. He recommended, that I should change my spark plugs, and spark plug wires. He also said something to the effect -that my vacuum wasn't working correctly, because of the Pertronix.
Does that make any sense? I took the car for a carb rebuilt, (stock carb AFB - "C" series"), because when I let off the clutch to move, it felt like the accelerator pump in the carb, wasn't working correctly. It would start to "choke" while releasing the clutch. Now, I think it would be the Pertronix that is not letting the vacuum work . Can the Pertronix effect the vacuum? Any input would be appreciated

Zoomin

No.

ghostrider20

Yes, if they installed it with too long of a mounting screw, or have the exit wires pulled taught in the grommet. Either of these two could limit, or not allow the breaker plat to move correctly.

Pull the dist cap up enough to peek in at the breaker plate and hook a vacuum tool to the vacuum module. Pump p the vac tool and watch for free movement and full range of travel.