07-29-2020, 06:37 PM | #1 |
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Distributor
I can rock my distributor back & forth in the block question is how much play should there be
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07-29-2020, 06:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: Distributor
There is a set screw and locking nut below the distributor near the top of the intake manifold. Set screw snug, then tighten jam nut.
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07-29-2020, 06:59 PM | #3 |
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Re: Distributor
Would this being loose create a viveration in the engine
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07-29-2020, 09:17 PM | #4 |
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Possibly. It also isn't good for the bushings.
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07-30-2020, 07:20 AM | #5 |
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Re: Distributor
Make sure the pin at the base of the distributor is firmly seated in the head.
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07-30-2020, 12:20 PM | #6 |
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07-30-2020, 04:31 PM | #7 |
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Re: Distributor
Like Chuck said tighten the set screw snug,not tight and hold it with a screw driver so the lock nut does not tighten it further. Too tight an the distributor can get distorted and the bushing will . Seize. Brattons catalog has this information. a friend locked up his distributor.
Best to error on the loose side,the pin will hold it. John
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The set screw should only keep the distributor down and not from turning IMO
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