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Centrifugal Advance Unit

Checking Centrifugal Advance:





1. Remove distributor cap.
2. Turn rotor counterclockwise using your fingers an release it.
Rotor should return clockwise from spring force.
3. Also check if shaft is excessively loose.
Replace distributor housing as an assemble if faults are found.