The Search Engine S-U-C-K-S

[RANT] Either I don't know WTH I'm doing (as is often the case) - OR, the search engine totally SUX!

I wanted to search for a thread (tech would be great) on modifying a MoPar distributor to fit into a late flattie - so, I typed in flathead distributor. I got a zillion threads with the word "flathead" and another zillion threads with "distributor" in bold red type. I thought, perhaps I need to put the two words in quotes - so, I typed in "flathead distributor" - BUT, I got the same results. Hmmm......how about flathead+distributor - NOPE! Finally, I tried "flathead+distributor" and got, "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms."

I know.............I'll look for a tutorial!! Zip, nada, zilch. Hmmmm..........ooh, ooh - Surely there'll be instructions in the FAQ section! (click on "FAQ" and get................a search engine???). I'm outta options!! Who knows how to find old threads that are ***led with more than one word??[/RANT]

C'ya - RAY

 

Ever think thats all thats been done on the subject?
Dave

Oh ya your kinda ****ing whiny

 

not wanting to ***** about a free forum but here goes: why does
"This forum requires that you wait 10 seconds between searches. Please try again in 5 seconds."
it always seems to give me that message.

 

Hey Ray are you using the advanced pages? I didnt realise thye were there for quite some time.

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37939&highlight=mopar+dizzy

 

So hackers don't flood the webpage with material causing slowness or complete lockup.

 

HUH?? Not really sure what you're trying to say, Dave - but, THANX anyway, for your helpful reply!!

C'ya - RAY

 

Works for me. One of the better ones I've used.

 

Soooooooo..........What did I do wrong? I typed in every iteration of "flathead distributor" that I could think of (except "dizzy" - THANX for the link, SinisterCustom). What would YOU have entered? And, YES, I was using the "advance search" feature.

C'ya - RAY

Addendum: Please click HERE.

 

The search works fine if ya know how to use it, I admit it can be a bit stubborn at times. Try seaching the HAMB through google. Copy and paste this into google search.

flathead distributor site:jalopyjournal.com

other searches you just have to type out what you want to find then add the "site:jalopyjournal.com" without spacing at the end. This works for any site for that matter.

 

Aaaaahhhhhh................I SEE, said the blind man. I did it and it worked GREAT!! THANX, Tcoupe! It's a shame we have to go outside the "HAMB arena" to get good search results - but, I'll get over it!

C'ya - RAY

 

Here you go dude...http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2414009&posted=1#post2414009

I live in Roseville, you can buy me a beer later

Bryan

 

THANX a bunch, Bryan! That's exactly what I was looking for; NOT just putting the Mopar electronics into an 8BA dizzy - but, installing the entire Mopar distributor into my flattie (I want both mechanical AND vacuum advance).

I also found an article in one of my Mike Davidson books that shows the same procedure - plus, I have a friend up here in the foothills that owns a machine shop. So, I think I'll be "good to go". The next time I'm headed down Roseville way, I'll PM you for your addy and bring a six pack!

C'ya - RAY