Help 1.6 distributor question

[FERG_51]

Hi guys, i have just purchased a one owner 1976 mk2 Escort Ghia and the distributor has 2 vacc ports 1 advance and the other retard, both are disconnected so engine is relying on mechanical advance only. Is this ok or should i be connecting them back up. Also looking to convert to electronic, can you buy electronic replacement or do i have to convert the originall. Also looking at where to buy Escort parts. Any advise welcome. Cheers Ferg.

[Puzzlescort]

unless the distributer has deen moded to be fully mechanical (Which sounds like its not) I would be reconnecting them

Scorcher does a great distributer for the 1600, a lot better than the original, I would give them a call or there are planty of options from the UK for the kent motor

[FERG_51]

Cheers mate, i might go for the scorcher. I can only find a blanked off port on the carb for the advance port but no port any where for the retard port, thats why i am a bit confused.