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toneypenna

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Vacumn line location
« on: October 05, 2023, 21:18:17 »
Hello to everyone.
It's been a while, I'm back for some much needed help.
1064 230 SL:
Just re installed the head after sending out to get re built.
Stared no problem, still have to make adjustments for idle, timing etc. My problem is I can't remember or find where the vacuum line from the distributor goes. Can anyone help?
I tried adding a picture but was not successful.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jim

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Re: Vacumn line location
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2023, 21:37:14 »
It goes from the distributor to the throttle body. Somewhere in the area of the flap pivot point. You should see a small tube sticking out to connect the line.
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Re: Vacumn line location
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2023, 22:02:54 »
Jim,

You're a Full Member so you have Tech Manual access, so here's a ton of Distributor info if you need it for timing/tuning.  https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Electrical/Distributor  Amazingly, I didn't see in there the answer to your question!  Dirk has it right.
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Re: Vacumn line location
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2023, 15:02:37 »
Thank you Dirk, you solved my problem, I'll look for it when I get back to the car tomorrow.

Jim

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Re: Vacumn line location
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2023, 15:03:55 »
Thank You, I did print a lot of that info out, just haven't gotten to implementing it yet. Thanks for your input.