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| TX914 |
 Nov 11 2020, 03:58 PM
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While the engine is out I pulled the distributor to clean and lub it and noticed the drive gear is oriented with the slot parallel to the long axis of the engine while at TDC #1 (see photo). The book says it should be 12 deg off axis. I assume this is so there is room for the vacuum canister to clear when setting the timing. As far as I know it's been oriented like this for years, unless it's possible for the drive gear to get lifted up and repositioned when pulling out the distributor - is that possible? If no, and it's been like this for years is it really worth pulling it out to reposition it? I'm concerned about dropping the oiler washer underneath it into the case!
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| BeatNavy |
Nov 11 2020, 04:19 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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No, you don't have to as long as you have the range of motion to move the dizzy to the proper timing setting. If you're able to get the timing set properly, I wouldn't bother risking it for the small change you would be making. If it was 180 degrees out, I might reconsider, mainly because firing order/plug wire orientation can get confusing at that point.
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TX914 Distributor Drive Gear Nov 11 2020, 03:58 PM
BeatNavy It is possible to pull and reorient the drive gear... Nov 11 2020, 04:07 PM TX914 Thanks for the info Rob. The question is do I have... Nov 11 2020, 04:12 PM
TX914 Thanks Rob. I can only assume it was positioned th... Nov 11 2020, 04:30 PM |
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