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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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Do HEI's and points distributors share the same mechanical advance springs?
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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I could be wrong on this but I believe the points distributor springs are slightly shorter.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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No clue, but you might get more responses if you call it by the more common name, "distributor".
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Do HEI's and points distributors share the same mechanical advance springs?
No, they don't. But if you're looking to re-curve your dizzy, you can use the springs out of the same curve kit for either unit. Try Mr. Gasket part number 928G or 927G - these kits, if available down there, have 3 sets of springs. Use the two gold springs for the HEI and you'll get a very good curve.
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No, they don't. But if you're looking to re-curve your dizzy, you can use the springs out of the same curve kit for either unit. Try Mr. Gasket part number 928G or 927G - these kits, if available down there, have 3 sets of springs. Use the two gold springs for the HEI and you'll get a very good curve.
Actually I have a points distributor (firing a CDI) and to date can only find shops selling spring kits for HEI. I need some stiffer springs as I have some advance already in at idle.
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Can you order from JEGS?

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...1563&langId=-1
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