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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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DSII (swap) distributor spring replacement?

I'm doin the DSII swap on my 84, I6. I went to replace the smaller spring in the distributor and from what I can see of it, both springs look to be heftier than the replacement from Mr.Gasket, and not really sure which of the two would be considered "smaller". I have a A1 Cardone reman. distributor if that makes any difference. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=93641 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=93640 The silver looks "stiffer" and the black looks to have a bigger "loop", both look to be bigger than what I picked up.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Try em out and see. Then, you'll know right away if it's pinging at 1500 rpm. I run 2 light springs with the tabs bent out to stretch em a little. It has full advance at around 2k.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Here is the instruction sheet for the Crane canister and spring kit. This should help a bit.
 
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