Is this what a distributor should feel like?
02-03-2007, 05:08 AM
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Is this what a distributor should feel like?
Hi guys/gal, I was trying to put on an old distributor while I send in my current one to Distributor King because it apparently is leaking oil.
When I turn the old distributor by hand, it is not totally smooth. It still turns, but I can feel a little resistance/bumpiness every few degress. I was wondering if this is normal? I've had to give this distributor a few love taps to loosen the screw that hold the rotor on, and I'm not sure if this caused the unsmooth-ness, or if it is supposed to be like that?
BTW, 99 D16Y8
Thanks for any help,
Florida
When I turn the old distributor by hand, it is not totally smooth. It still turns, but I can feel a little resistance/bumpiness every few degress. I was wondering if this is normal? I've had to give this distributor a few love taps to loosen the screw that hold the rotor on, and I'm not sure if this caused the unsmooth-ness, or if it is supposed to be like that?
BTW, 99 D16Y8
Thanks for any help,
Florida
02-03-2007, 05:18 AM
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Re: Is this what a distributor should feel like? (florida)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by florida »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
When I turn the old distributor by hand, it is not totally smooth. It still turns, but I can feel a little resistance/bumpiness every few degress. I was wondering if this is normal? </TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, that is normal. if you look inside, there are a few spots where the distrib makes contacts, so it will not be smooth, like a alternator.
When I turn the old distributor by hand, it is not totally smooth. It still turns, but I can feel a little resistance/bumpiness every few degress. I was wondering if this is normal? </TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, that is normal. if you look inside, there are a few spots where the distrib makes contacts, so it will not be smooth, like a alternator.
02-03-2007, 05:54 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VegaS10 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't think the dizzy has oil.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oil can leak into the dizzy if the seals are shot.
oil can leak into the dizzy if the seals are shot.
02-03-2007, 06:48 AM
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Yea it would be normal. If you have a dizzy that DOESN'T do that...then you should be concerned. But in agreeance with previous posters, you could probably just replace the o-ring and save yourself some money for shipping and such.
02-03-2007, 07:26 AM
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Re: (bart2546)
you cannot replace the internal seal/bushing on a distributor (well, nobody sells one separate). the oring on the end of the distrib shaft is to stop oil from leaking onto the side of the head/block. if you have oil INSIDE the dizzy, you need a new one.
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