| Re: MF'r broke down....round two!!! |
Subject: Re: MF'r broke down....round two!!! by Matatk on 2011/6/21 1:43:54 Got a chance to tinker tonight. The remote starter switch is a nifty tool to have! So here's the deal. I've got good news and I've got bad news. Good news: I found the problem. Bad news: I don't like the problem. Same issue as before, the distributor drive gear. This one lasted 1000-1500 miles. Distributor is not bottoming out, I have play in the shaft when installed. I have not checked the distributor to check the tolerances. I have read that cam walk will cause this. As far as I can tell, I still have the chinsy factory timing cover on my motor. My next step is to pull everything off the front of the motor, pull the timing cover, and check the endplay. If I get some, I'll be installing a cam button and cast aluminum or billet timing cover. Unfortunately, that's a lot of work and a lot of time that I just don't have right now. Plus I need to pick up a dial indicator and magnetic base (NBD, Harbor Freight!). It might be a while but I'll keep the post updated when I can. Looks like no summer toy for a while. Matthew |
