Got on it & BOOM

[Hal Copple]

I had a broken distributor gear pin on the race track, a part of the pin locked up the oul pump, got thru the screen, ended up having to have the motor rebuilt.

[vettestr]

Originally Posted by Hal Copple

I had a broken distributor gear pin on the race track, a part of the pin locked up the oul pump, got Thur the screen, ended up having to have the motor rebuilt.

Hal,
I too learned that hard lesson and now wrap the pick up with a metal screen, I pull the ends toward the tube and wrap/twist stainless wire to secure in place. Been doing this for years with great luck stopping all kinds of little pieces of crap over the years.

[StreetSnake]

OK, I pulled the distributer today and found the pin intact however 3/4 of the teeth on the distributor gear are gone. If I decide to work on this myself what would you guys suggest? Also, would this mechanical failure fall under the engine's warrenty or is it just for the internals. I was hoping for just a pin replacement, ain't this my luck.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by StreetSnake

If I decide to work on this myself what would you guys suggest?

Being mindful that 3/4's of those gears are now mixed in with your oil and just waiting to make friends with your bearings and cylinder walls.

Originally Posted by StreetSnake

Also, would this mechanical failure fall under the engine's warrenty or is it just for the internals.

You only got 1200 miles before suffering from a reasonably serious failure. I think the engine builder should step up to the plate regardless of what your paperwork may or may not say. Give them the opportunity to take the high road and let us know if they choose to take it.