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

Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
 

>>> I now have one failed distributor>>>


What got busted on it?

Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
 

not sure Jack - but the points don't open when I turn it.
D>

Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
 

They can be serviced in NZ.
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

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.

Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
 

David, I'm in Masterton, we've communicated before but never met. I have all the stuff to repair/set up your distributor. 021 242 6240

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

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.

Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
 

Brian will have you up and running in no time.

Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
 

Ain't the FordBarn great? Worldwide tech support at your keyboard.

Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
 

I did that nothing usable but points, broke housing, bent everything