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Old Oct 27, 2025 | 01:19 PM
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We got this job last year and the mag is something I don’t see timing with the gearing i could git it but maybe the advance really goes far dont know how this is adjustable or not have no name on it and never seen it before



 
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Old Oct 27, 2025 | 01:53 PM
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Is that one of the new Morris mags with an 'impulse coupler'? It makes starting super easy.




What is an Impulse Coupler?
 
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Old Oct 27, 2025 | 04:32 PM
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I'm guessing they "geared" so a dummy couldn't over time - go lower but not over. Open the points a couple thousands at a time till it's timed where you want it snugged down.
 
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Thanks joey - the original owner and i a few blocks from each other in the late 70s — another story

the new owner has very good directions and what i was going to do would not have worked at all -
 
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Glad I could help you out for a change!
 
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