Re: Distributer Machine

Posted by fredkanter On 2016/8/30 10:42:12

The machine is a Sun Distributor Tester, Ford also has their own version.. Can be found on ebay for $100 to $700. Nothing magic about it, you can do the same thing with a feeler gauge or a dwell meter.

If the dwell is erratic on the machine then the dist needs new bushings. If you can't hold a constant gap doing it manually then the dist needs new bushings.

Vacuum adv can be tested on the machine, if it doesn't work it needs a new one. If you suck on the vac adv and air pulls through it needs......well, you get it.

Mechanical adv is really not adjustable. A timing light with the vac adv disconnected will tell you if it works and how much adv.

But a Sun Machine looks real COOL, we have a few.

HAPPY MOTORING