distributor shaft lenghts

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wlabrum

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Jul 23, 2009

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• Jul 23, 2009

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went to order a dui style distributor of of ebay
was told there are 2 different shaft lenghts
as messured from bottom of gear to oil pump dive end
mines 1 1/2 inches long {donner car was 88 crown vic)
whats the deal and can i just change timing covers?

help thanks

 

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wlabrum

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• Jul 24, 2009

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i see that oil pump drive is diverent size also

im just tryin to build a carbureted bracket motor

original thick film distributor has no advance

and i see the block holds the other ends

crap i hate to have to buy another motor over bs distributor issue

aint got a lot of money so didgital is out

got sugestions?

thanks again

 

Nicoleb3x3

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• Jul 25, 2009

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not sure about measuring from the gear down..but maybe the clip depth measurements might help you a bit:

(note; this was based off retaining clip install hight issues...this may not give your enough info)

 

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• Jul 25, 2009

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see next

 

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• Jul 25, 2009

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as meassured from end of shaft to bottom of gear (oil pump drive end) is 1 1/2" on 88 crown vic donner car

1 " on older distributor i had

dist shaft is also smaller diameter on vicky one

cant use thick film dist.
running carb and need mechanical advance (drag car vacuum not needed)