[alfa] Distributor questions

[Jon Pike <jhpike@xxxxxxx>]

Hi all..

I've been driving the 77 Spider with it's stock Marelli SB166B (weakest 
curve for smog cars) distributor,
and it's probably worn and or streched in the springs.  I was wondering 
a few things, one is how tight should
the advance springs be?  Mine have one under tension all the time, and 
the other loose, I have no idea what it
was like 27yrs ago..

I've been told about a trick of nipping off the hook end, and remaking 
it, effectivly taking one turn out of the
spring.  This is supposedly right for compensating for stretch, and or 
creating a better curve.

The other thing,  I hear just breaking down and getting a Bosch 
distributor is a good idea.  Eaiser to find a pointless conversion kit 
if you are so inclined, and better curves, just a better part overall.

So, wondering what comments I might get on this subject..   anyone tweak 
their springs,  or have experience with
swapping distributors?  Anyone got a Bosch they want to get rid of?

Thanks..

Jon
77 Spider
Irvine, CA
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