Distributor question
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Manhattan Beach Ca
Distributor question
Does the top section where the weights, advance slot and rotor are come apart from the main shaft? I can't remember.
My distributor is allowing 42 advance with 12 initial due to the slot in the plate was doctered up to allow too much advance. I tried fixing by installing a bushing on the post but its not working. I'm trying to replace just the slotted plate or replace the whole upper portion. It's a tach drive points style.
If I remember correctly, the bottom plate with the slot may come off but not the top with the weights or vice versa, not sure.
My distributor is allowing 42 advance with 12 initial due to the slot in the plate was doctered up to allow too much advance. I tried fixing by installing a bushing on the post but its not working. I'm trying to replace just the slotted plate or replace the whole upper portion. It's a tach drive points style.
If I remember correctly, the bottom plate with the slot may come off but not the top with the weights or vice versa, not sure.
Le Mans Master
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The way I have fixed that was to braze the autocam plate slot to close it a bit then file it to limit the centrifugal advance. I have some tiny Nicholson files that make it look right after brazing.
Pull the distributor apart and give it a try.
-Mark.
Pull the distributor apart and give it a try.
-Mark.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Manhattan Beach Ca
redvetracr, did you get my IM about your distributor a day ago? Also have a post on your thread in the parts section.
Oopps, just saw your post in Parts.
Are you talking about the plate with the slot by itself?
Oopps, just saw your post in Parts.
Are you talking about the plate with the slot by itself?
Last edited by Surfer69; Apr 2, 2008 at 02:34 PM.
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it`s more than just a plate but yes....Paragon gets $80+shipping for that piece.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Manhattan Beach Ca
I need a day to double check. What I saw Paragon offering was the plate that holds the springs/weights and has the cam attached. I need to check to be sure but I think I need the plate below that.
Which plate do you have?
Which plate do you have?