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| eyesright |
 Feb 17 2013, 04:07 PM
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I'm rebuilding '76 2.0. I don't find a spring in my parts box that slides into the distributor drive socket before adding the distributor shaft. This spring is mentioned in the Haynes, Lash, and Wilson books, and there is one in a 1.7 engine that I built awhile back. But it isn't mentioned in the Raby video, nor did I find it in 914World search. and a coupe of other web searches.
I was trying to keep up on organizing parts during the teardown, but there's always a chance I missed something. Anyway, I sure don't have one now. I pulled the one out of the 1.7 and will find one similiar at Lowe's, but can anyone advise me if it is required and what it's purpose is. I can't imagine a problem with the drive gear jumping out of the crank gear as long as the dizzy is snug. And if the dizzy IS creeping out of position, the spring isn't going to solve any problems...hmmm. Thanks. |
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| mrbubblehead |
Feb 17 2013, 05:07 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
personally I think the spring is very necessary. it keeps tension on the distributor shaft. it will slow the wear on the bushings which inturn keeps your timing from jumping around. if i hand an engine that was missing one, i would surely find one to replace it. http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Distributor-D...111-105-233.htm
sure, it will work without one, but for how long? |
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| eyesright |
Feb 17 2013, 07:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 8-January 12 From: OK Member No.: 13,979 Region Association: Southwest Region |
"Anti-chatter spring" That makes sense. Thanks.
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Feb 17 2013, 08:18 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I'm sure I have one. your welcome to it.
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| mrbubblehead |
Feb 17 2013, 08:44 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
right on cabinetmaker. i looked, but i must have robbed all my spare already...
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| Drums66 |
Feb 17 2013, 08:54 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
.....I bet it's still in the hole?...try a magnet 1st! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)(I've found that before!) |
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