prestolite dist. advance springs needed

[djvan]

1986 alpha one,gen one,140 hp mercruiser engine sn#A678215 <br /><br />I have checked several marinas and local car parts stores and everybody keeps telling me no longer available. Mine are gone,I mean not there, missing. I know somebody must know where I could get these, or know what springs will work from a car application. Just now sarting to look online so maybe I could find some in the next little while. I had the distributor out and should have written the number down from it, but didn't.<br />Thanks<br /><br />DougV>

 

[Boomyal]

Re: prestolite dist. advance springs needed

Ask your local auto machine shop for the nearest distributor guru. These people have drawers full of springs and the machine to check and set the proper curve.

 

[rbezdon]

Re: prestolite dist. advance springs needed

Yup, no such things as marine advance springs, just ones to give you the curve you need auto or marine. Any speed shop should be able to help.

 

[djvan]

Re: prestolite dist. advance springs needed

Thanks guys, I live in a rural area and don't think any such shops exist in the area. Maybe when winter comes I could ship it out someplace. Was hoping for a part number so I could just order some.<br /><br />DougV>

 

[Stinger313]

Re: prestolite dist. advance springs needed

www.Pertronics.com electronic conversion kits.inexpensive and flawless.

 

[JasonB]

Re: prestolite dist. advance springs needed

I have a similar problem in that my prestolite springs are there and working, but looking like replacement isn't too far away. I haven't found a source either.

 

[Don S]

Re: prestolite dist. advance springs needed

Stinger313<br />Even with the conversion, you must have the mechanical advance working, which requiers the springs.

 

[rbezdon]

Re: prestolite dist. advance springs needed

Yes but for a few more dollard Pertronix (by the way, the correct link is www.Pertronix.com), they will sell you a complete billet marine distributor which comes with a customizable advacne curve.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: prestolite dist. advance springs needed

check these out.<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=7991187785

 

[djvan]

Re: prestolite dist. advance springs needed

TTT