Is it ok to remove vacuum canister from distributor?

[440beep]

I realized afterwards that I should have posted my question here.

I have a 440 Six Pack and put in Promax's 3/8 carb fuel lines and of course it's not a perfect fitment with everything else. Because the flexible fuel lines and all the connectors are bigger, my Firecore distributor vacuum canister hits it and now the distributor can't be time properly. I'm running the Rev-n-nator ignition box and they recommend not running vacuum advance.

Therefore, if I remove the vacuum canister that should solve my problems. Or I can ground on the fuel line connector fittings and get room that way. Any issues removing the vacuum canister?

 

[moes]

there is no problem removing your vac can from the distributor. Ususally they just remove the hose from the vac can if they are not using it. But in your case you can remove it total. Guys that remove the vac can usually make a plate ( to keep dirt out of the inside of the distributor) to fit over the whole were the vac can was located. You already have the two screws that were holding the can in place, so you can mount the block off plate using the two screws.

 

[dadeo]

Why not index the distributor/pump shaft one tooth over.

 

[440beep]

Swapped in my MP dizzy and now I have all the clearance I want. The Firecore dizzy is way taller, but the trusty MP dizzy is perfect. Problem solved!!

 

[lewtot184]

you can't just remove a vacuum advance unit. the two plates in the distributor would have to be fastened together or the upper plate would flop all over the place.

 

[440beep]

Yea, I realized that after I did it and wondered WTF?!??! So grabbed the other dizzy and everything is great. Or it was until I started the freshly built motor and discovered an oil pool on ground at back of motor. WTF?!?!?!?

you can't just remove a vacuum advance unit. the two plates in the distributor would have to be fastened together or the upper plate would flop all over the place.