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AC Ventura 01-28-2019 03:20 PM
What’s this?.....new MSD Disributor.....wierd reluctor debris .
 
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So tonight pulled the distributor from my new dyno’d and recently filled with oil , FE, prior to priming the oil pump with drill and socket. Turned the engine over for about 5 secs to test the starter, but that’s it. Until now had no reason to even take the cap off, so a little alarmed to see this inside. Used an airline and it all dissipated. Any ideas guys?

Blas 01-28-2019 04:48 PM
Are you using the ventilated cap?

Gaz64 01-28-2019 05:05 PM
Can we take the cap off and look at the advance mechanism?

9 out of 10, this due to dry advance weight pins.

The reluctor wheel becomes magnetised, and any amount of ferrous dust sticks to the wheel.

Gary

patrickt 01-28-2019 05:56 PM
Gary might be right. Note the differences between your condition and my common MSD ozone corrosion condition in this thread: http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/fe-t...dont-like.html

ACademic 01-28-2019 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaz64 (Post 1457474)
9 out of 10, this due to dry advance weight pins.

Gary
What’s typically used to lubricate them? Aren’t they designed to slide on those nylon buttons that snap in underneath each?

rodneym 01-28-2019 07:43 PM
I just had an issue a month ago.
My 6 year old unit rusted and wouldn't return back to initial.
New one is locked. But good question about the lubrication.

patrickt 01-28-2019 07:54 PM
A Small Dot of Lubricant
 
The MSD instructions say:

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Install the center plate followed by the weights. A small dot of lubricant on the bottom of the weights will ensure smooth operation.

pgermond 01-28-2019 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1457485)
The MSD instructions say:
Can you tell me what page of the "Installation Instructions" this is that stated?

Thanks.

patrickt 01-28-2019 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by pgermond (Post 1457486)
Can you tell me what page of the "Installation Instructions" this is that stated?

Thanks.
I happened to have this one at my fingertips: https://www.jegs.com/InstallationIns...1/121-8428.pdf

pgermond 01-28-2019 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1457487)
I happened to have this one at my fingertips: https://www.jegs.com/InstallationIns...1/121-8428.pdf
Perfect - thanks!

patrickt 01-28-2019 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by pgermond (Post 1457489)
Perfect - thanks!
Now, is that "small dot of lubricant" sewing machine oil or Moroso Climbing Gear Lube?:LOL:

Gaz64 01-28-2019 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ACademic (Post 1457482)
What’s typically used to lubricate them? Aren’t they designed to slide on those nylon buttons that snap in underneath each?
The weight pivot PINS are dry, they need some grease.
The button slides are delrin etc and don't need anything.

Gary

hauss 01-28-2019 11:15 PM
I just checked mine and same issue . What did you use to lube/protect it from happening again?

Gaz64 01-29-2019 01:05 AM
After a cleanup, work some moly grease into the advance weight pivot pins, and a smear over the rest. MSD claims this doesn't happen anymore.

So back to the OP, can we see a pic with the cap off please?

Gary

AC Ventura 01-29-2019 05:03 AM
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Here is the cap and rotor. No scare marks. Looks perfect and new to me, which it is. Only dyno’ I’m told.

Gaz64 01-29-2019 03:24 PM
Can we see a photo of the advance mechanism with the rotor off?

Could also be from the top bearing, since it is a ballbearing not a bush.

Gary

rodneym 01-29-2019 05:02 PM
Gaz64,
Where is the bearing??

patrickt 01-29-2019 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneym (Post 1457542)
Gaz64,
Where is the bearing??
… and let's go to the videotape.:rolleyes:

rodneym 01-29-2019 09:51 PM
Man he cleaned that thing.

Gaz64 01-30-2019 04:03 AM
Turned it from the billet look to polished, OTT.

Looks much better, a bad example, probably out of 4WD.

Here is a top bearing:

https://pitstopusa.com/i-23900829-ms...t-bearing.html

Gary


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