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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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Does anyone know where points style distributor spring kits can be found these days? I'm looking to recurve my 1974 distributor, but have lost track of where to purchase the different springs. I thought that Echlin used to carry these, but I can't find any reference. Thanks.

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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Mr Gasket and Moroso make recurve kits. I bought the Mr Gasket 925A recently for mine. While you're fiddling with the springs, check timing gear gap. Morosos makes a shim kit. Check the dimple direction on the gear, too, to make certain it's facing the same direction as your rotor. Good luck!
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueL36
Mr Gasket and Moroso make recurve kits. I bought the Mr Gasket 925A recently for mine. While you're fiddling with the springs, check timing gear gap. Morosos makes a shim kit. Check the dimple direction on the gear, too, to make certain it's facing the same direction as your rotor. Good luck!
Most auto parts stores (i.e. Advance Auto, etc.) still carry the recurve kit for point distributors. I have a Mr. Gasket springs on mine.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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Great! I'll dig into those suppliers. Thanks guys. I was looking for springs in all the wrong places! (Sorry).

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