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 titled with more than one word??[/RANT]

C'ya - RAY

 

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

Oh ya your kinda fucking whiny

 

not wanting to bitch 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