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bucket-o-rust · 12-10-2017, 08:50 PM

What is the insulating washer on the condenser used for and is it needed. I hace two distributors one with a two piece shaft and one with a one piece shaft. Is one better than the other and why?

Brentwood Bob · 12-10-2017, 09:31 PM

2 piece shaft
Washer goes on back of condenser to attach to lowerplate of distributor.
See diagram on page 79of brattons catalog.

CWPASADENA · 12-10-2017, 10:38 PM

I like the 2 piece shaft. This arrangement allows for some misalignment without adding extra load to the distributor bushings.

My opinion,

Chris W.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-11-2017, 10:35 AM

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Without the thick insulating washer, the metal contact strap could get pushed to the cast housing and short out.
The washer also provides a stop for the original black filler stuck in the hole.
Most important, is the screw can bottom out and spin the condenser terminal without the washer.

12-10-2017, 08:50 PM	#1
bucket-o-rust Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: visalia calif Posts: 263	Distributor questions What is the insulating washer on the condenser used for and is it needed. I hace two distributors one with a two piece shaft and one with a one piece shaft. Is one better than the other and why?

12-10-2017, 09:31 PM	#2
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,245	Re: Distributor questions 2 piece shaft Washer goes on back of condenser to attach to lowerplate of distributor. See diagram on page 79of brattons catalog.

12-10-2017, 10:38 PM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,884	Re: Distributor questions I like the 2 piece shaft. This arrangement allows for some misalignment without adding extra load to the distributor bushings. My opinion, Chris W.

12-11-2017, 10:35 AM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Distributor questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Without the thick insulating washer, the metal contact strap could get pushed to the cast housing and short out. The washer also provides a stop for the original black filler stuck in the hole. Most important, is the screw can bottom out and spin the condenser terminal without the washer.