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09-19-2018, 02:44 PM | #1 |
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Distributor clearance to cam shaft 32-48 ??
After building a large number of these over the years ( shipped 350 last year) i thought i had seen every failure mode in the books.
I just received a box with some crab distributors in it , all had my decal on them , meaning i had built and shipped them to customer. ( one of my very best customers etc , have done tons for this guy) Further examation shows engine end with slotted tang , smoked and burned up!! Bushing was smoked, shafts had turned blue and they were a mess!! No note in box , just a business card etc. I thought this issue over for a few nights wondering if this was a problem on my end, so i sent them a email saying i had never seen this type of problem . Seemed to be clearance or lack of oil ??? Customer responded right away , sorry meant to ship with a note , these were all new engine builds with a aftermarket camshaft that was machined too long, took a couple before i caught it, just repair and return. WOW thanks for the relief!! Warning here is using a different cam in your flathead build be careful on distributor install etc...... |
09-19-2018, 03:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: Distributor clearance to cam shaft 32-48 ??
Wow! Would have never guessed that could happen. Wouldn’t you feel it when tightening the dist down?
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09-19-2018, 03:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Distributor clearance to cam shaft 32-48 ??
I have a Schneider cam where the slot is machined with the incorrect offset. I ate up a couple of bushings before I worked out what was happening. I welded up the tangs on the distributor shaft and filed them to match the cam. It has worked, but is a pain as the distributor is now a "special" and will not now fit my Churchill timing fixture.
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09-19-2018, 04:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: Distributor clearance to cam shaft 32-48 ??
Fit the bush too tight on the shaft and it will do 4000klms ,then get a squeak in the front of the engine,still run fine ,bush will seize to the shaft and then spin in the housing.
I know, So now I need another 11a shaft and advance unit. Lawrie |
09-19-2018, 09:34 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Distributor clearance to cam shaft 32-48 ??
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Lawrie , I was set to do that for you ages ago, pm your address and i will get it done this time.. Jim @ Bubbas |
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09-20-2018, 02:50 AM | #6 |
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Re: Distributor clearance to cam shaft 32-48 ??
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