Re: Rotation play in distributor shaft
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Originally Posted by Humperhill
I recently picked up a speedster built on a '30 chassis and drive train. Working through issues and have found that the distributor shaft has a good 25 degrees of rotation/play in it. I can only surmise that this play would be from where it sets in the gear in the block? Any ideas/suggestions? How much rotation play is acceptable? Les Anderson book say some platy is okay. Some is pretty relative as you know. Thanks for your help. Eric
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25° is alot. You could have a Phillips/Nu-Rex auto advance kit installed. It takes place of your lower shaft. It is set to advance your timing 30° BTDC. I have one in my Sedan and yes you can turn the distributor shaft ~15°.
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/nurexadvance.htm
Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 07-22-2019 at 11:41 PM.
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