48Windsor Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Took the ol whale (48 Chrysler) in to get normal tuneup stuff done. Well the vacuum advance is shot, breaker plate stuck, etc. I've been all over looking for a vacuum advance, or complete distributor - no luck. Mechanic thought he could free up the breaker plate, but I'm stumped on what to do with the Vac adv. A few places will rebuild mine but thats a min. of 2-4 weeks or more. I guess I'm after instant gratification rather than waiting. Anyone have any other suggestions or have spares to sell??? Tag on it says Part#1121944, IGS4208 A1 9C002897 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Does yours look like this one ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1936-50-AUTO-LITE-CHRYSLER-DISTRIBUTOR-VACUUM-ADVANCE-1261011-NOS-NEW-/262954762468?epid=1180108322&hash=item3d395340e4:g:8rsAAOSwVm5ZAOXj&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 This is a big company in the midwest that specializes in selling military surplus NOS and used Mopar parts. It might surprise you how many different WW-2 up to the VN war vehicles had 230 or 251 Mopar engines in them. Can never remember the name of the company,but someone is sure to pipe in and name it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Kanter has vac advance units. Kind of pricey, but they're new, and available. They'll probably add a core charge until they get your old one back. https://www.kanter.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 48 minutes ago, knuckleharley said: This is a big company in the midwest that specializes in selling military surplus NOS and used Mopar parts. It might surprise you how many different WW-2 up to the VN war vehicles had 230 or 251 Mopar engines in them. Can never remember the name of the company,but someone is sure to pipe in and name it. gotta be vintage power wagons 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Windsor Posted August 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Everybody I talked to, Kanter, Roberts, Vintage Power wagons, etc, had none in stock. Some wanted to rebuild mine - 2-4 weeks min. Might be forced to go that route. I don't suppose there are any other alternatives. Reg Evans, thanks, I didn't see that one on Epay. Looks similar, will take pic of it down to shop tomorrow. NOS is a little worrisome since the rubber is so old on the diaphragm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 I believe it is Terrel Machine in Texas rebuilds vacuum diaphragms. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiccarjack Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 I might have a spare, please PM me if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 7 hours ago, Young Ed said: gotta be vintage power wagons Thank you! That's the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Windsor Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thought I'd give an update. I sent the vacuum advance off to TerrIll Machine in Texas. Turnaround time is about 3 weeks. In the meantime, my hometown mechanic has gone through the dizzy, cleaned and greased the breaker plate as it was stuck solid. Looks and works good now. Replaced the points and condensor, timed, etc. Will take it back for him to install the vac. adv. and re-time when I get it back. Man does it run a lot better now! Would run down the road at 60-65 with ease but i'd say 55mph is pretty much the sweet spot. I don't like to push it much over that, besides I'm not in that much of a hurry any more. Anyway, ready to start extending the road trips to test dependability. Tom B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Did you try Neil Riddle? 206-285-6534 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Windsor Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 11 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said: Did you try Neil Riddle? 206-285-6534 No. Does he have parts or fix vac adv? 1st time I heard his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Yes he might. has lots of NOS MoPar and has sold many VA's over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Windsor Posted August 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Good to know. Will keep on file for future reference. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldasdirt Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 If you really want one, call George Asche 814-354-2621 odds are really good he has one. Whether he has one rebuilt ready to ship I cant say. A few years ago at The All Chrysler Nationals I met him, he didn't have one there but thought he had one at home. He called me early in the week and I had it on the weekend. Mine was a 1950 250 but same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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