Distributor tilting on Drivers side by at least ¼ inch
01-20-2002, 10:09 PM
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Distributor tilting on Drivers side by at least ¼ inch
As you can see I am getting to the end of my projects. One thing I noticed the HEI distributor is tilting towards the drivers side by at least ¼ inch I check the cap coil etc and the distributor is inserted all the way at the intake manifold. “Is this normal”
01-21-2002, 12:13 AM
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Re: Distributor tilting on Drivers side by at least ¼ inch (73-454)
If its down in the block all the way I dont see how it could be wrong. What ever your seeing it must be correct. As long as the shaft or housing isnt bent.
01-21-2002, 01:50 PM
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Re: Distributor tilting on Drivers side by at least ¼ inch (Jvette73)
At 1st I thought I was seening thinks then I checked the level with a Level and it is leaning towards the drivers side by at least 1/4 inch. Everthing looks tight no oil leaks around the shaft. ? ?
01-21-2002, 02:13 PM
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Re: Distributor tilting on Drivers side by at least ¼ inch (73-454)
Look at a intake manifold in a speed shop and you will see that the hole for the distrubutor is NOT machine straight down. The flange is machined on an angle. This is normal. I worried about this a few years ago but after checking numerous intakes at the speed shop they are all machined on a angle.