Engine swap problems

Gday folks how are you all. I have a 1973 Ford Maverick here in Australia and i believe it was born a 6 cylinder and now has a 302 windsor with AOD transmission which i think was out of a Foxbody Mustang. It was imported to australia with all this done. Problem i have is when it revs the distributor retards instead of advances. Can anyone help me please. What needs changing and where can i find it.
Cheers

 

Whadya 'spect? You're upside down.

Need to know more about your setup, does it have a dual diaphragm dist? How is vacuum to dist plumbed?

BTW welcome.

 

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I agree with Krazy on the ...upside down thing...LOL

 

Thanks fellas by the way you steering wheels are on the wrong side of the car LOL. Ok there is no mechanical advance or vacuum advance. Here is what i have

 

Ahhh, that's a dist used with EEC-IV systems, has no advance. Normally the computer advances timing dependant on load, RPM, temp etc.

You are going to have to get either a Duraspark dist and module, or go with a aftermarket electronic dist of your choice. If you have a points dist for 302, it can be used to trigger the TFI module that's on the EEC dist.

BTW whatever dist you use it MUST have a steel(or bronze) gear to be compatible with the roller cam used in HO 5.0. The cast gears on std dist will be destroyed in 5-8K miles, spewing metal bits throughout the engine.

 

Thanks mate your a champion. I will let you know how i go.

 

We need to know if your Car has a EEC System Computer. There is another new,universal Dist. Gear . It should be a carbon fiber Gear, From sumitt Parts ,100 dollars for the gear

 

Thanks mate. I am waiting on a duraspark distributor to come. I reckon that will fix it.

 

Krazy Comet thanks for the advice. Mate this car of mine flys now. It is like a different car now. Hard part now is to drive to the speed limit.
Thanks again.