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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Hi guys-
I'm getting ready to install the HEI dist. into my newly rebuilt 383 and noticed the dist shaft has .062" end play. Seems like this would screw up any attempts at setting timing. Is this OK or do I need to shim and if I do, to what clearance ? Or, do I toss it and find a better one. My original has over 100,000 miles on it.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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buy a pack of distributor shims and set it at .015" or so. I think some people set them as tight as .007". Not a big deal.

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Thanks for the info Mark. Any idea where I might get shims ?
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Stingr69 is right.
This is extremely easy to do. I did mine at .010 for my 68.
Quick job and no special tools required.
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.010-.015 for aluminum distributors.Dont forget to align the gear dimple with the rotor contact.
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Mr. Gasket or Moroso. any parts store should be able to get them or you can mail order from just about any of the Hot Rod parts stores.
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Thanks Everybody !
I will try local parts stores tomorrow.
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