Oooohhhh, Holley 2100. Apparently we were thinking Autolite 2100.


Lawrenceville, GA

Thanks for all advice. I overthought this and made it complicated.Adjusting timing which really screwed me up.Removed plugs to check and clean. Crossed over 6&7 leads which gave a backfire through carb when eventually started.

Rechecked, got plug leads correct, used the timing light and vacum gauge now its back to where it was before smooth and sweet. The timing unit at front has shifted so only a guide as it indictes around 45. Vaccum at idle 20.

Running original distributor with 2100 Holley so all is stock. Pertronix all good.

Inlet manifold gaskets changed for units with smaller holes across carb base.Sometimes better to stop, wait think and progress instead of too much fine tuning. Again thanks for all assistance.

Phil

Phil - You didn't by chance install the Pertronix without retiming the engine did you? The placement of the trigger in the distributor doesn't quite match the points opening - which changes the static timing. Time to drag out the timing light and vacuum gauge......  

 
 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona

The application you would ask for is 1964 F100 with 292.Last year the 292 was used in N.America.If you are still using the stock distributor with the later carb you will be surprised at the way it runs with the dual advance distributor.You will also need a cap and rotor for a 57-74 Ford V-8 as the later cap is bigger diameter.

  

The old distributor, assuming it's original to the car, has no mechanica advance mechanism. It operates based from various vacuum signals from the original carb, including manifold vacuum and airflow based signals. You no longer have these signals. You MUST use a distributor with mechanical advance to restore your perfomance and economy. This is one of the oldest issues with Y-blocks, been articles written about it since the late 50's. NAPA and Autozone carry rebuilt distributors for early 60's trucks, for 50-80 bucks. Get one then we'll explain how to re-curve it and you'll think you gained 100 hp. Maybe you will!!

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

The older distributor will not get the right vacuum signal from the newer carb which results in an engine that "now runs like s..t. No power." If you still have the stock distributor and want it to run right, the only fix is a '57 or newer distributor.


Lawrenceville, GA

Hi Frank,

          Already have a pertronix 2 fitted in the original distributor and am happy with performance.

What could I expect with the fitted of a later distributor?

Thanks,

Phil

Phil, also, if you haven't already, get a 57 up distributor for the car.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

Thanks for your advice Frank and John. Will do as you suggest and hopefully locate the problem.

appreciate your assistance

Phil Gillespie

Phil:

It ran fine before the gasket change.  Ran poorly after the change.  I think you need to revisit the gasket installation.  Check for a vacuum leak as Frank suggested first.  I have used an unlit propane torch to locate a vacuum leak, be careful around the distributor with either propane or ether.  There are sparks inside the cap.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"