36hp Riechert dual carb - options on distributor

[Tall Bloke]

I am in the process of getting the Riechert dual carb set up ( 28 pci )and wanted to know which was the better option I have.

I currently have the original Bosch VJU4BR8 - should I keep this and run the vacuum line to one of the carbs (or both using a Tee piece) or use an existing old Bosch 009 distributor (Made in Germany) and block the vacuum lines to the carbs.

I am seeing that the most popular route would be use the 010, but this would be further down the road once funds allow.

Thanks
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[Glenn]

[Kjell Roar]

I have heard that running a VJU4 BR8 without vacuum will act like a VJ4 BR8, that later was Superceeded by the 019.
The 019 should be a better choice than a 009.
Glenn know this better than me 🙂
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[Glenn]

It is true the mechanical curve of the VJU4BR8 is the same as a VJ4BR8 (019).

I'd still get a 010 when you have the spare cash.
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[Tall Bloke]

In response, confirming as an interim solution , the original distributor without vacuum advance is preferable to using the 009 until the 010 is available.
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[tasb]

Yes. if you are interested in vintage appearances you might want to consider a VJ 4 BR 25 which was stock on the "bastard" Bus engine for 1960. The 010 which is the re-release of the BR 25 didn't appear on the scene until about 1968.
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[Tall Bloke]

Thanks tasb.
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[swanlakers]

Your build is not Okrasa, and is not dual port, but Okrasa did use the vacuum line, and connected it to the drivers side carburetor.
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[RichardinNZ]

I have a dual 28PCI single port. My heads have had some work to improve them. I had a stock exhaust and TDE tailpipes. I initially used a VJ4BR8 which seemed to match the engine OK. I then added Speedwell 1.4:1 ratio rockers and a Vintage Speed Sebring exhaust; I initially used the VJ4BR8 but then moved to a VJR4BR25. This really suited my new setup, and was a noticeable improvement.
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