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Topic: setting up MSD billet distributor, centrifugal advance?
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MDF99
Gearhead Posts: 234
From: Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Registered: May 2001
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posted 02-27-2002 06:16 PM
 
I'm trying to figure what's going on with the various springs and weights that came with my MSD billet distributor. Do I want a slow or fast rate of centrifugal advance? Instuctions say it comes set up slow, i.e., 2 heavy silver springs. I'd like to hear everyones thoughts on this stuff. The extent of my timing knowledge is hooking up a timing light and twisting the distributor while watching the timing pointer above the balancer. What's going on here, do I need to change out these springs or the advance stop bushing? This is a new unfired motor.THANKS MUCH!! Matt
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-27-2002 06:24 PM
Depends on the trans and or converter. Light for automatics (quick curve) and heavy for sticks (later curves).I prefer to lock the timing in at the full advance myself, but you may have a hard time starting it that way unless you install a separate "fire" switch.  ------------------
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 7251
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-27-2002 06:55 PM
I run one heavy silver spring and one light silver spring in mine. I also us ethe 21* bushing. I am not real concerned on my racecar about the curve so long as it is all in by 4000 (the lowest rpm I launch at).
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-27-2002 07:24 PM
It will idle better with the advance locked n at full. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
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GTS Racing
Journeyman Posts: 76
From: Thor, Iowa 50591
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-27-2002 07:53 PM
Hey Alex, Would we benifit from locking the timing in on the new dist. we just got from yous guys? If so, how would we perform this task? Gracias, Steve-O.
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MDF99
Gearhead Posts: 234
From: Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Registered: May 2001
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posted 02-27-2002 07:56 PM
I'll be running a T-5 behind this motor. So, since I'm running a manual trans. it should be OK where it's at for now, with the heavy springs and slow curve? This is going to be a hot street car mainly. Thanks alot fellas.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-27-2002 08:53 PM
Absolutly Steve. Read the instructions in the distributor. It's easy. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
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GTS Racing
Journeyman Posts: 76
From: Thor, Iowa 50591
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-28-2002 06:38 PM
Thanks, Alex! What in the world would we do without the Chicagoland Mafia ?!!!! 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-28-2002 08:09 PM
Aye....YO...fogetaboutit!  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
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Part time secret agent license #0089
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9835
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-28-2002 08:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by MDF99:
I'll be running a T-5 behind this motor. So, since I'm running a manual trans. it should be OK where it's at for now, with the heavy springs and slow curve? This is going to be a hot street car mainly. Thanks alot fellas.
Matt, You'll be running my ex t-5 behind it. Just make sure the total timing is in by 3500 rpm and don't lock it out for street cruising. If it pings at low rpms, run the stiffer springs. I'd try it the way it came first and use your timing light to see when total advance is in. Good luck, SteveW
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