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Moss tells me no new springs available. Where best shop to get some springs (non- original)for my 1951 MG-TD distributor and then have it recurved? Or, do you know of source for actual replacement springs? <font color="black"> </font>
 
Look a some performance magazines for people that rebuilt drag racing dist. They have the selection to accomidate you.
 
Why do you want to "recurve" your distributor? Do you know what kind of a curve you want? Speaking from a Chevy perspective, the curve is a function of springs and weights. There is no magic curve, only what is best for your engine. Static timing, initial advance, partial advance and max advance , all related to load and RPM. Hard to disagree with the factory, especially with a 50 year old motor. Bob
 
I am trying to do the same thing. My dizzy on a '77 is out of spec and needs to be re-curved back to standard. I get to much advance in the mid range due to tired springs. If you find a source please let me know.

Dan
 
I'm sorry to throw out partial information but I "think" it is Cambridge Motorsport in the U.K. who still sells a spring kit for the Lucas dizzys. I can't remember which model their springs are for but they are the only company I'm aware of that has advance springs for British cars.

I just Googled to their site and found them listed here:
https://shop.cambridgemotorsport.com/prod...&ass_id=191
 
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