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05-15-2021, 12:56 PM | #1 |
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Do I need a new distributor body?
Can someone tell me what the dimension should be between the opposing contacts inside a good distributor body. Mine are measuring 2.372” and 2.382”. I am surprised at the .010” difference and since my rotor to contact distance varies from .033 to .038 depending on which contact the rotor is lined up with I am wondering if new bodies have a tighter tolerance between contacts. Thanks.
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05-15-2021, 05:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: Do I need a new distributor body?
Don't have the spec, but the only NEW cap I have is 2.410/2.413
Used, I have 2.371/2.376 & 2.430/2.432 (Original I believe) I don't believe it is all that critical. I wouldn't worry about it. May not be a spec. Last edited by Russ/40; 05-15-2021 at 05:23 PM. Reason: & |
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05-15-2021, 05:20 PM | #3 |
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Re: Do I need a new distributor body?
With only a .005" difference rotor/body I think you're good to go.
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05-15-2021, 09:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Do I need a new distributor body?
Thanks y’all! I feel better about it now.
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05-15-2021, 09:40 PM | #5 |
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Re: Do I need a new distributor body?
You can file down the conductors a little to even out the rotor gap if you need to.
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05-15-2021, 09:57 PM | #6 |
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Re: Do I need a new distributor body?
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05-16-2021, 08:54 AM | #7 |
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Re: Do I need a new distributor body?
I had no idea. I was under the impression that it had to be like a spark plug gap. Thanks for this information!
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05-16-2021, 11:31 AM | #8 |
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Re: Do I need a new distributor body?
The distributor bushing will have some wear causing a difference in the distance/clearance. The body isn't going to be or fit perfectly.
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