Need advice

[nibbes123]

If I remove the vacuum advance on the distributor electronic ignition will the engine run good. I am in the process of changing the dual points system to electronic ignition on my 74 spider. Also the reason I want to remove it , so as I have more clearance under the hood when I close it , if I turn down the distributor as far as possible to the exhaust manifold.
Thanks
Nick

[So Cal Mark]

most likely the vacuum advance doesn't work anyway but for best results you need to modify the mechanical advance to make up the lost advance the vacuum unit supplies

[azruss]

I ran a 2L with a 71 carb with bigger jets. I locked the vaccuum advance. The car drove great. I never did try to fine tune it for max performance, but was a good reliable motor with a great midrange.

[nibbes123]

Hey Mark I purchased the electronic ignition from you which was listed on e bay last month. Would you be able to show or tell me on how to modify the mechanical advance and where should the timing be set at.
Thanks
Nick