Don Jr. Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Hi, looking for information on how much end play there should be on the shaft that drives the distributor in the cast iron body the distributor it fits into. Gear that drives the distributor and the gear on the end of the distributor look very worn. Have about 1/16 inch plus end play!! See I can buy a new shaft and gears to correct that issue. Are new bushings available for the body or do they have to be made. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power Wagon Dude Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Don Jr. I know it doesn't seem critical on a 100 Year old engine - But the bushing should be ''secure' to the shaft without a lot of play. The dwell will be stable and the engine will rum much better. My '23 Screenside ran a LOT better after I changed the bushing I would look in your local phone book under '"Auto Electric" Take it to them and ask to have the brass bushing replaced. If you don't have anyone who does that work where you live. Let me know , as I have an 'Old-Guy' (who's been doing this work for 60+ years), that LOVES North East Distributors Donn (Power Wagon Dude) in California donncharles1@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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