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I got most of the Duraspark conversion done last night, I still need to get the vacuum advance hooked up and the the wire that retards the timing when it is cranking (will be real easy, it was just getting late) and to make a metering valve for the carb. The only snag is what exactly what does the vacuum advance go to? I have never heard of "Carb Plates" before, there is nothing above the choke plate on my carb if that is what they are refering to which I doubt, I am reusing the stock carb.
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/DurasparkII_2.htm
So far I don't seem to have much more power, but it runs much smoother. It is still really rich however so I bet when I get the carb adjusted it will help in the power dept. Having the truck start and stay running smoothly on its own is worth it so far in my opinion, totally changed the truck's personality. It is a well worth mod for anyone considering it.
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/DurasparkII_2.htm
So far I don't seem to have much more power, but it runs much smoother. It is still really rich however so I bet when I get the carb adjusted it will help in the power dept. Having the truck start and stay running smoothly on its own is worth it so far in my opinion, totally changed the truck's personality. It is a well worth mod for anyone considering it.
