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Bob NH · 05-22-2013, 08:04 AM

I have a simple question for someone. I am redoing two " B" distributors and find a thin flat washer which I do not see a picture of in the green bible or other books I have. When I took them apart I do not remember where it came from. It measures 9/16th" ID and almost 7/8" OD. Does it go between the shaft and the housing or ? Thanks for any help, B.

jim1932 · 05-22-2013, 09:05 AM

I believe both washers go together. This is from the 1932 book page 6-11.

Bob NH · 05-22-2013, 10:26 AM

Problem is this particular washer would not fit down inside the cam under a lock washer, too large on OD. As I stated it is about 7/8 " diam. I have the same picture you are showing but appreciate your input just the same and thank you.

jkeesey · 05-22-2013, 10:30 AM

Try the bottom side where 12170 goes through the housing. I believe there was a thin washer underneath when I rebuilt mine a month ago.

jim1932 · 05-22-2013, 10:52 AM

is there a washer that goes on the head before you mount the distributor?

jkeesey · 05-22-2013, 10:56 AM

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There is no washer between the dist. and head.

DavidG · 05-22-2013, 11:34 AM

Agreed, no washer between the distributor housing and the cylinder head.

05-22-2013, 08:04 AM	#1
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 766	"B" Distributor ? I have a simple question for someone. I am redoing two " B" distributors and find a thin flat washer which I do not see a picture of in the green bible or other books I have. When I took them apart I do not remember where it came from. It measures 9/16th" ID and almost 7/8" OD. Does it go between the shaft and the housing or ? Thanks for any help, B.

05-22-2013, 10:26 AM	#3
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 766	Re: "B" Distributor ? Problem is this particular washer would not fit down inside the cam under a lock washer, too large on OD. As I stated it is about 7/8 " diam. I have the same picture you are showing but appreciate your input just the same and thank you.

05-22-2013, 10:30 AM	#4
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: "B" Distributor ? Try the bottom side where 12170 goes through the housing. I believe there was a thin washer underneath when I rebuilt mine a month ago.

05-22-2013, 10:52 AM	#5
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,781	Re: "B" Distributor ? is there a washer that goes on the head before you mount the distributor? __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

05-22-2013, 10:56 AM	#6
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: "B" Distributor ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There is no washer between the dist. and head.

05-22-2013, 11:34 AM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: "B" Distributor ? Agreed, no washer between the distributor housing and the cylinder head.