What should end play be on the distributor shaft. Mine already has a fairly thick shim in there, but the play is still around 0.053"
Could this cause erractic ignition? It stumbled and backfire when trying to run
On a 1963 390"
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There is alot of play in the distribs, but they work fine.
Thanks.
With the gears cut at a angle, does mean it puls the shaft down when running?
I would assume so.
That amount of play is normal , if you have side to side play @ the breaker point cam because of a worn upper bushing and shaft that would change the dwell, The point gap when its running but i doubt that's your problem. I would test your condenser with a condenser tester or replace it with a new condenser. if you have access to a working distributor machine preferably with a condenser tester meter , there are a series of tests to evaluate the overall condition of the distributor. I test all condensers even new ones before i install them. I would not purchase new old stock condensers on line because they are 30& 40 & 50 years old and wont pass the leakage test 50% will fail. I perform distributor repair and testing & test them on a Sun 504 distributor machine. Check your accelerator pump shot on the carburetor if that doesn't work that would cause it to stumble & back fire, also check for vacuum leaks.
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