Avette4me

After an e-mail from Lars redirecting me a little, I pulled my distributor. I initially pulled it to replace the vacuum canister, do a little re-curve/test springs, learn some new stuff, and just generally inspect it.

These worn pins were just the tip of the ice burg. I’m thinking that perhaps I’ve discovered a problem. I’ll let those that are interested know in a few after my new distributor gets here….

big_G

Focus, please...J/K

Avette4me

summabitch been torturing me for a few weeks...thinking i finally found it...

The Dude

Looks like you might have some problems with worn-out parts.

Graemeinvette

Thats what my Wife tells me!!!

vettfixr

Knew it sounded like timing. Glad you found the problem.

Avette4me

i agree fxr...but whodathunk a worn out distrubutor?..

you'd think that it would be fine after only 25 years...

SanDiegoPaul

You can replace the distributor shaft. Don't need a whole new dist.

vettfixr

Damn Chebbies!

lars

If you need a set of new pins, I have replacement weight pins that were machined and donated by a Forum member for use by Forum members. The pins are heat treated and of very good quality. You need to be able to un-braze the worn out pins and re-braze the new ones into place in order to use them. E-mail me if you want me to send you a pair. Since I have a finite quantity of these pins, please only request them if you're really going to use them...
V8FastCars@msn.com

Avette4me

way more than just the shaft. You have to see this piece in order to really appreciate it. I had it out, but never inspected it at all...dumb mistake..

And Lars, I sincerely appreciate the offer but am going to put in a new one..