I am not happy with the condition of the distributor on this boat. Mainly because it has become difficult to start and occasionally shuts off at idle. <BR> <BR>Cranking speed, fuel delivery seem normal and fuel is fresh with little chance for water accumulation. When it does crank it runs well. Linkages are smooth, marine Holley is 1 yr old, filters, oil, cooling system are in very good condition. <BR> <BR>On the water remedy has been to open distributor, tweak the rotor (advance direction), close it up and crank it up. <BR> <BR>With very little force I can rotate the rotor 10º on the distributor shaft. The mechanical advance seems to bind a little when rotated by hand. Have folks experienced with these engines been successful cleaning and lubricating plates and replacing springs in the mech. adv.? Is there a "best" fit replacement rotor anyone has found? Any recommended vendors / experience?

You can turn the rotor by hand? <BR> <BR>I have a clip down RH prestolite distributor if youre interested. It has points still but works great. <BR> <BR>50 bucks? <BR> <BR>Youre not going to be able to find weights and springs for that dist. <BR> <BR>You could get a new OEM dist and a conversion kit. But for a little more money, Mallory makes a sweet optical marine dist for RH motors. Thats what I would do if in fact the dist is to blame.