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04-01-2022, 08:08 PM
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Points/Distributor repair NZ?
I regard myself as a reasonable competent mechanic but not yesterday. I installed a distributor 180 degrees out on the cam slot. I now have one failed distributor that I would like to know if it is likely repairable and if so can anyone in NZ do this or is it a trip for it to the USA and if so to whom?
Luckily I have a spare and had the sense to fit that one the right way around. Regards Dave Skinner |
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04-01-2022, 08:14 PM
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Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
>>> I now have one failed distributor>>>
What got busted on it? |
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04-01-2022, 08:54 PM
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Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
not sure Jack - but the points don't open when I turn it.
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04-01-2022, 10:07 PM
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Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
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To mind is Flathead Ted on this forum in Auckland. Also down south is a guy in Ashburton who i have used and happy with. Phil NZ |
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04-01-2022, 11:33 PM
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Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
You have not stated what vehicle and what distributor but I guess it is the divers helmet type. I have repaired several over the years that have the drive tang damaged by trying to fit them incorrectly. One even had a broken housing because it would mount up squarely to the timing gear cover. As an engineer you should be able to have a close inspection of the shaft, housing etc to see what is going on with it. Post some close up photos of it. Regards, Kevin.
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04-02-2022, 02:00 AM
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Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
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04-02-2022, 03:25 PM
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Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
Thanks so much Brian and everyone else. I'll give you call later today. To fill in the gaps the engine is an 81A and has a crab distributor. I notice that it has about 1mm of axial slop in the rotor. I wonder if this is enough of it to disengage from the cam slot resulting in me seeing no electrical pulses on the coil primary?
Regards David |
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04-02-2022, 03:48 PM
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Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
>>>I now have one failed distributor>>>>>> I notice that it has about 1mm of axial slop in the rotor.>>>
I think something else is causing no pulse. |
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04-02-2022, 04:00 PM
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Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
Brian will have you up and running in no time.
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04-02-2022, 04:50 PM
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Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
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04-02-2022, 05:43 PM
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Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
I did that nothing usable but points, broke housing, bent everything
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