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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 04:59 AM
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for QJet 4mv divorced choke, ’72 454

do the coil springs wear out over the years? seems they may lose some stiffness over the years or have some memory? but maybe not…

are the replacements of good quality?

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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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I got a replacement from NAPA and it's been working fine for three years. Heat does gradually weaken the spring. Joe
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