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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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need to know if i need this

that rubber washer and the carbon brush and spring that are underneath the distributor coil aren't there. Do all distributors need those? or do i need need them? Mine is just a plain stock HEI type.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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Re: need to know if i need this

Yes, you need them. Otherwise, you won't get your engine started.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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Re: need to know if i need this

is this the right part? http://www.amazon.com/Warner-C210A-R.../dp/B000BZCOVW (just want to make sure since it's online and i can't find it in regular stores).
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Re: need to know if i need this

that will work just fine
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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thank you sir.
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