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MG MGA - points and condensor

Well, I re-wired my 1600, chnanged the battery and it ran great...until the points went out. I have had the car for 3 years and had never changed them. I unscrewed the plate holding the points n condensor from the distributor and put new ones on, as well as that other piece that hooks onto the outer part of the distributor. Now for my foolish question: there are two springs under the plate. I can't remember how they hook to the plate. Neither of my books show it too well.
If someone could explain how the two springs hook and a picture would really help greatly.
Thanks, Jack
Jack

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29249
This shows an exploded view of the distributor.
Are you asking about the advance weight springs #8 ?
If all you were doing was installing points these are under the point plate and should not be affected. seen.http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29063
This is MGB but slightly clearer.
If this doesnt answer your question I have clearer pics I could fax.
R J Brown

This thread was discussed between 05/09/2005 and 06/09/2005

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