questions on a recurve kit for dizzy

[olman]

I have a C5AE distributor and need some help with a recurve kit.
 First, do the centrifugal weights change when recurving a dizzy? why I"m asking is the weights that are in this dist. don't have any bushings on the mounting shafts so they are very sloppy. The advance springs are both heavy springs so I know that's not right but the shaft and bushing in the dist. housing are nice and tight with no play. This came out of an engine I bought that is a 390 4 barrel with c7ae-a heads, c7ae-9425-e intake and c6me block. Block has no wear on it, standard pistons with no ridge and very good looking factory hone. bearings are original fomoco and look great.  Thanks in advance for your answer on the weights.    Bud

[jayb]

I've never heard of anyone changing the centrifugal advance weights themselves; normally just the springs are changed.

[My427stang]

Same here, slot size affect total, springs affect rate. Swapping weights is a old Chevy thing because the shape of the weight also affects the curve. 

However, your second question on whether they should be tight.  I always think that a well lubed, properly clearanced weight will be more predictable than a floppy one, but I haven't had to do that on a Ford.  So if it's something you can make more precise, can't hurt if it doesn't bind, but someone like Faron has a lot more experience on how, or whether its worth it.

[olman]

Thanks for lookin' at the post, now my question is--- what secures the weights to the shaft? Is it just a small washer with a small c clamp or----? I have a dist in my '86 f-150 but I don't want to take it apart to see how the weights are fastened to the pivot shaft, it's 98 degrees and settin' in the sun.             Bud