 Camshaft is 180 degrees out., Can the distributor be pulled and rotated 180 Degrees? |
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| Beebo Kanelle |
 Aug 20 2017, 04:27 PM
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The camshaft is 180 degrees out so that #3 is now in the #1 firing order.
Problem is that the distributor lobes are 36 degrees off. There is insufficient room to rotate the distributor and properly set the dwell My first thought is to pull the distributor and rotate it 180 degrees so that it can be set up with proper dwell,etc. I am afraid the distributor drive itself has an offset and will not allow me to do this... I think its wise to ask the experts Is this possible? Solutions? Your thoughts? thanks in advance. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Aug 20 2017, 06:41 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,729 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Use a magnet. The shim will probably not come off. But a dab of grease will keep it on for reassembly. Wiggle the fan a little if the gear does not come out easy.
But, seriously. Just swap the plug wires. Takes a minute and you should be running again. Your firing order is 1, 4, 3, 2. So take the 1 & 3 leads and swap them on the dizzy. then take the 4 and 2 leads and swap them at the dizzy. Zach |
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Beebo Kanelle Camshaft is 180 degrees out. Aug 20 2017, 04:27 PM
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