M38A1 Distributor springs

rb6874 · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:42 pm Post subject: M38A1 Distributor springs

I am looking for the weight springs for the distributor centrifugal weights. I have searched everywhere for them without success. I read one forum post referencing another that described alternatives. I couldn't find the original post for that.

If anyone has:
Weight springs they are willing to sell
Or, a distributor core that includes solid, usable springs
Or, information of usable alternative springs
Or, knows of anyone with any one of those items

It would be GREATLY appreciated. This has been the first part for my A1 I have had a truly hard time hunting down.

GPA · Member Joined: Aug 07, 2008 Posts: 216 Location: Hungary

Try some tune-up shop were they still understand mechanical advanced ignition systems. Distributor calibrating machine makes it easier, but not absolutely necessary. It is possible to recurve the dist. by using suitable springs from other applications, if orig, is not available. Give them the specs with the distributor.

chrisk · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:00 am Post subject:

Hi rb6874,
See this topic:
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=8811
Chris
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2x 1956 M38A1(Nekaf);1954 1/4TON trailer,Polynorm(Dutch);1983 Honda VF750C (Magna)

rb6874 · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:17 am Post subject:

Thank you for that link Chrisk. That is exactly the discussion to which I was referring. It mentions alternatives being discussed. I spent hours searching, yet have been unable to locate any earlier post describing alternatives. Admittedly, my searching skills could be to blame.

I would be much happier, though, purchasing a NOS set from you.

wesk · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:32 am Post subject:

http://willysdistributors.com/index.html
Try these guys also.

The references to alternatives mostly addressed using a different replacement spring that was close to the original's spring's dimensions then give the distributor to a shop with a distributor test bench to make the necessary adjustments to the spring and/or it's mounting tangs to bring the advance curve in line with the manual specs.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

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rb6874 · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:17 pm Post subject:

I have just ordered the correct springs from chrisk. Thanks!
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Robert B.

1953 M38A1

rb6874 · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:38 pm Post subject:

I received the spring set. Thank you, Chrisk.
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Robert B.

1953 M38A1


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