[Healeys] DM6A disty query

[Alex]

Thank you for the information, Kees. Prior to your note I had never heard of 
Ignition123, but I have now started to check its Web site.

I had thought about pulling the disty and servicing it myself, and I am very 
good with delicate and small things, as I assemble surface-mount electronics 
as part of my Amateur Radio hobby. But I was also considering how old and 
possibly worn the disty is in my BT7, which is why I'm researching a new 
distributor, or perhaps having mine rebuilt.

You mention that replacement springs can be had at most "specialists."  I 
see that Moss sells an assortment of springs, but where are the specialist 
shops you refer to? I don't prefer doing this job more than once, and don't 
wish to experiment with an array of springs.

== Alex in Maine
     "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
To: "Alex" <alexmm at roadrunner.com>
Cc: "List Healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 4:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] DM6A disty query


> It may be time to fit a modern alternative like an electronic Ignition 123 
> Lucas Look-alike distributor with several advance curves to choose from. 
> They are not overly expensive.
> However, what has failed? It often suffices to dismantle, clean and 
> lubricate the weights, spindles and springs. Replacement springs can be 
> had at most specialists. Make pictures, drawings, labels to note what goes 
> where when assembling if you are not confident with these jobs. There is 
> no magic involved, just avoid being ham fisted.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
>
> Op 19-8-2012 22:43, Alex schreef:
>> The centrifugal advance on my BT7 has failed, and perhaps that's an 
>> indication it's time for a rebuilt or new distributor. Can anyone suggest 
>> where the best place to get a DM6A 40662D might be?
>>
>> Or, does anyone have a good DM6A disty they'd like to sell?
>>
>> == Alex in Maine