Posted BySeafoam on June 24, 19102 at 10:00:47:
In Reply to: Distributor Springs Dilemma posted bySlow Poke on June 21, 19102 at 00:32:10:
: Hey y'all,
: I've run into a problem while rebuilding the Prestolite distributor on my Chryselr 360. Yeah, I know what my first problem is... It's a Chrysler... Until it dies, I'll stick with it.
: Anyway, When I removed the old advance weight springs they were two different sizes and strengths.
: I wonder if anyone out there knows or has done a distributor rebuild and can tell me which springs to put in as replacements.
: I've posted two photos on Brett's site showing the two original springs (The light spring was so worn and rusty that it stretched during removal, and the other was a heavy spring with an extended loop.) One new heavy spring and one new light spring shown.
: The second photo of the distributor shows the installation of one of the new light springs. (Seems kinda tight..)
: Ordinarily I'd put two of the same type springs in when replacing them, but I wonder if there is a need for the long heavy spring that I removed originally?
: Any thanks is greatly appreciated.
: Hoping to be wet for 4th of July fireworks!!! Yes you were right Seafoam, I didn't make it to the water by Memorial Day. Drinks are on me...
:
: Jim Moore
: 1973 23ft Avenger Cuddy FB
Slow Poke,
Man are you asking for it! How's Mary & my little girl Shelby? Good luck on your "Independence Launch"!
Seafoam