Re: Misc. Questions on new 1963 Pick up. Engine/Trans.
Inside the cap looks fine. There doesn't appear to be any carbon tracking anywhere. Look at the bottom of the rotor to see if there is any discoloration, like burning. That is a common problem with the HEI and a lot of miles- the spark will strike the rotor and burn through to ground on the distributor shaft.
Both springs attach in the same place. One is a smaller diameter and is inside the larger diameter spring. I'd recommend replacing those springs. They look pretty stretched beyond their elastic limit and should be a smaller diameter wire with a lot more loops. Having too high a spring tension can cause the throttle plate to wear excessively. To minimize that wear, the springs should attach to the linkage instead of the throttle lever whenever possible.
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~Steven
'70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper
Simi Valley, CA
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