Distributor springs

[akintosyali]

I was replacing the points on my distributors and the springs under the plate look pretty old. Should I be replacing them??? Original Chrysler distributors.
Thanks in advance.

 

[miboatnutz]

Yes. Might try Summit Racing for replacement springs.

If the springs are weak or rusty and stuck together that will affect ignition advance under load.

 

[Bob Bradley]

Not sure if they are still around, but I used to get springs for the old Prestolite distributors on my Chris from a place called Obsolete Parts Inc.

 

[kelpy]

The best things I ever did to my 327F Chris Craft engine was to install a DUI marine ignition distributor and replace the Carter AFB with an Edelbrock carburetor. I don't know if there is a DUI marine version that fits a Chrysler RB engine. One for a 440 should drop right into your 426. If you want to explore this further, Summit Racing or Jegs can answer any of your questions.

I have seen lots of 440 marine engines but never a 426. Nice engines.

 

[Bob Bradley]

Yup, What he said. I was installing the Pertronics electronic ignition in my 327F Chris engines when I replaced the springs. Tremendous difference in performance. I think Kelpy and I may have been separated at birth.

 

[UNIQUE_NAME]

The best things I ever did to my 327F Chris Craft engine was to install a DUI marine ignition distributor

+1 on the DUI. installed them on my 427's chris craft fords. push button, start motor. a whole new world with reliability.