The CSM that is stitched needs the styrene to break down the binders. It's not the stitching, it's what is stitched to the 1700 to make it 1708.... The CSM
Cables manufactured just 10 years ago will require a bit of fitment much less a 50 year old boat. You may need a new helm to go with the cable
Get a complete kit.
Daily drivers have a life expectancy of 3-4 years and are anticipated to be sold off. Usually dead by year 8-10
Plastic lasts 12-15 years under the hood of a car
Plastic has no place near an engine. It doesn't survive, and you can't recycle it
You wouldnt feel it, because the advance kicks in sooner than a mechanical advance. for example, on the 3.0 4-banger, you set timing at -2 with the shunt. however at idle, you will see the unit at about 10 degrees BTDC.
If only there was a list..... Like the stickies at the top of the forum
Specifically this list.... See link 19
https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/
Lou, ask yourself if the juice is worth the squeeze?
how many sets of points will you go thru in the next 20 years? maybe 2?
so $30 for two sets of point, $2 for a points file, and $568 left in the pocket
