Weak spark advance springs - 74 CB750

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Weak spark advance springs - 74 CB750

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The springs on my spark advance are a bit weak. When checking the timing with a light, the timing is spot on a higher rpm but doesn't return all the way to "F" at low rpm. The advance moves freely by hand stop to stop, no binding,etc.

Thought about cutting off one coil on the spring (bending that loop vertical, etc.) to tighten it up but haven't done that yet.

As new springs are "unobtainable", what is everyone else doing?

Regards, Ken
1974 CB750 clean and original
1974 H2 Kaw
1961 Pan/Shovel
1970 Triumph 650