Distributor question Options

[jcambo7]

I have a 1970 911 6 Cyl 2.2T in my teener. My question is about the distributor and how it works. I understand the whole rotor and cap system and how that works. More curious about the internals(gears?) and the weights. I have been told a little bit but would like some clarification. Something I have heard is that if the weights in the distributor are not working properly then the timing will be off?

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[Mark Henry]

Take the dizzy right out, cap off.
Now push the shaft all the way up and down, It should only have .015" play.
Take pics if you think you'll have issues keeping stuff in order.
The plate that holds the points comes off with 3 screws (IIRC), take the points plate out being careful not to damage the plastic plate cover. The the advance weights are right under it. Look for broke springs, dirt etc. Once you clean it up, lube it and put it back together you should be good to go.

But if has too much play or you can't get the weights sorted you need to send it to a specialist. Last time I asked the going rate was $5-600 to rebuild a dizzy, often you can get good used for a lot less coin.

[euro911]

... Last time I asked the going rate was $5-600 to rebuild a dizzy, often you can get good used for a lot less coin.

Wow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ... I guess I saved a lot of $ refreshing one myself.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) take a lot of pix, or video the dis-assembly process.