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Distributor vacuum

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 2:03 pm
by callyspoy
Hi folks,
The dizzy in my car is a Lucas 25d.
The vacuum advance unit has been replaced at some point.
A suck on the pipe holds vacuum, but it does release slowly. Is there anything to do on this? Historically i have always found them to return with a little *thud* when you release/stop sucking), so wondered if this was anything to look at from experience?
Thanks in advance!

Re: Distributor vacuum

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 2:42 pm
by RobThomas
Screw holding the capacitor too long and snagging on the baseplate? Can happen if the washer is missing.

Re: Distributor vacuum

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:06 pm
by callyspoy
A good suggestion, but no, it does this with ignition kit fitted and removed.
Any other suggestions?

Re: Distributor vacuum

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:40 pm
by philthehill
Give the internals a good spray with WD40 or similar.
It may just be the turning plate sticky on the fixed plate.
Worth a try at least.