Topic: Distributor Weights/ Springs
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I bought a set of advanced weights and spring for my distributor (under $10). WOW! What a difference! Runs much stronger and will now smoke the tires. NICE...
Old weights were rusted, had two different bushings in each side, had two different size springs installed.
Tuned to 35-36 degrees by 2500RPM, very responsive.


1980 L82 (5069 made), Dark Green Metalic (844 made)
Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, Sporting a ZZ383.........
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This has been on my list for a couple years but was a small item and just never got to it. What surprised me most is that I thought the old weights were working ok but really they were not. I would recommend to others to check or change theirs with a performance set. I was very impressed with the results and it is a low cost item. It feels like a different car.


1980 L82 (5069 made), Dark Green Metalic (844 made)
Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, Sporting a ZZ383.........
Just getting the advance mechanism working correctly is a great boost
in performance and cost is very minimal. I used Lars paper over at
Corette FAQ and could not be happier with my results.
Corvette FAQ Just search on the page for How To Set Timing White Paper.
Corvette FAQ Just search on the page for How To Set Timing White Paper.

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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
I checked my dist last winter and found the pivot holes in the weights elongated
with the pivot pins worn 1/2 way through. I put in a new Mallory, but someday I would like to rebuilt the original. I also found the timing chain way stretched. I guess that's what you get with an engine that has 125K miles on it. It runs much better now.


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