Distributor shaft wear question Options

[rosenfe]

On my 73 2.0 I have been having issues with dwell fluctuations.i can pull up on shaft that rotor sits on and it moves up and down at least a 1/4 to 1/2 inch.im assuming this is not right and is leading to fluctuations with hard starting .im constantly having to reset pts with dwell meter.

So what can I do ,I have 34 dual carbs and if I replace distributor what do I get.?

[veekry9]

Sounds like there's too much vertical play in the distributor shaft. Remove the distributor and inspect. If the cam lobe is okay, add'l thrust washers can be installed to decrease the slop. Otherwise, shop for a replacement in good condition. They should be plentiful, yes?

Sherwood

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Shim.Check for worn bushings,replace or re-bush with oil-lite bronze to minimum clearance and install a pointless cd ignition for a fatter spark.
A Vertex magneto is optional too,tho pricey.


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OK guys
just don't do what a friend of mine did, He won a magneto at a sand drag giveaway. On the way home driving he reached in the back seat and grabbed the mag and was looking at it, he was holding it between his legs when he gave the gear a turn. He said he pulled over to the side of the road and just sat there for about 15 minuets untill he could feel his balls again, said it was the worst thing he ever did and he got his cought in a radial arm saw once.