Distributor shaft side play

[darth_linux]

Please see video below. I don’t know what the specs are but it seems like this is probably too much play and I will just end up destroying another reluctor wheel and pick up if I don’t replace the bushing. Let me know please, thanks.

 

[CBODY67]

Specs for the side play are in the FSM distributor specs section.

The bushing wear was caused by the spring tension in the points keeping the rubbing block in contact with the points breaker cam. Might buy a reman '72 factory electronic ign distributor and swap your electronics into it. Keep your original dist, though.

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[darth_linux]

Specs for the side play are in the FSM distributor specs section.

The bushing wear was caused by the spring tension in the points keeping the rubbing block in contact with the points breaker cam. Might buy a reman '72 factory electronic ign distributor and swap your electronics into it. Keep your original dist, though.

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

I’ll check the specs in the FSM but this is the Rick E distributor I bought two years ago. It only has about 2000 miles on it.

 

[Big_John]

Way too much play.

I’ll check the specs in the FSM but this is the Rick E distributor I bought two years ago. It only has about 2000 miles on it.

.006" side play. That's more like .020".

 

[darth_linux]

Way too much play.



.006" side play. That's more like .020".

Yes. I checked FSM, and .006" is correct. I measured with feelers and I came up with .016" of side play. Trash, in other words. I don't think I want to rebuild this distributor, as who knows what else might be lurking below . . . I'll check with @halifaxhops and see what he can do for a rebuild OEM unit. Thanks all!