Distributor shaft end play
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Topic: Distributor shaft end play
Posted By: littlemarv
Subject: Distributor shaft end play
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2019 at 4:03pm
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What is the correct distributor shaft end play, for a distributor on a WD45? Coworker asked me, and I have no idea. He is replacing the main bushing. Bought an after-market one, then found out they are supposed to be porous, so he got an Allis one. Now he must be putting it together. Not sure if there is an actual "spec" or not? ------------- The mechanic always wins. B91131, WC23065, WD89101, CA29479, B1, Early B10, HB212, 416H |
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Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2019 at 5:27pm
I don't think end play really comes into the equation. Since its a bevel gear that runs it offa the cam, it sits where it wants to. Side to side play is what the concern is, since that can affect the point gap... ------------- Source: Babylon Bee. Sponsored by BRAWNDO, its got what you need! |
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2019 at 10:54pm
| think the 45 setup is like the old speedometer gear drives and the direction of turn pulls down on shaft so end play has no consequence. |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2019 at 10:02am
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Dave is right. Side to side clearance is critical. .0003-.0005" is the max side to side. If it moves up and down, that's okay. Check the drive gear wear also. A dead give away is a crooked rub block on the points. If the main shaft has a wobble in it, the dwell changes constantly making the engine run poor and wears the rub block crooked. We have rebuilt Distributors in stock for exchange if interested.... Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: littlemarv
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2020 at 12:59pm
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Is that decimal point in the right place? ------------- The mechanic always wins. B91131, WC23065, WD89101, CA29479, B1, Early B10, HB212, 416H |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2020 at 12:50pm
Yea it is, but there is one extra 0 in there ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
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