Setting Timing

[blykins]

One of these days I'll chip in and list some of the stupid things I've done....

[Gaz64]

Originally Posted by blykins

One of these days I'll chip in and list some of the stupid things I've done....

We should start a new thread on that subject.

New thread: List the stupid things you've done.

I wonder how many members would post?

Imagine how long the thread would get.

Gary

[patrickt]

OK, so where are we? Is the car running good now?

[Large Arbor]

Actually, nearly every time I pulled the distributor, the oil drive came with it. I used a straw and slit it slightly and then pushed it down over the drive and then lowered it all into place in the oil pump. Then I twisted the straw until if broke loose. So, the straw is used to put the oil drive back. I have heard that tapping the side of the distributor will stop the oil drive from coming out.

Phil

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by Large Arbor

Actually, nearly every time I pulled the distributor, the oil drive came with it. I used a straw and slit it slightly and then pushed it down over the drive and then lowered it all into place in the oil pump. Then I twisted the straw until if broke loose. So, the straw is used to put the oil drive back. I have heard that tapping the side of the distributor will stop the oil drive from coming out.

Phil

I remember years ago using a piece of fuel line that I stuck on the end of the drive shaft, then lowered into place. Once in place, I put a little compressed air to the hose and it popped right off.

[blykins]

That's funny....I have never seen a replacement or aftermarket pump shaft that didn't have a washer on the end to keep it from coming out.

[Large Arbor]

Yes, engine is running fine with the timing set right. No lifter noise. I need to adjust idle speed a tiny bit and fix the door latch on the passenger side and most of my oil leaks are gone. I have some small oil pan leaks but that's it.

I do have two extra MSD distributors now! I still have to drill some holes in the one I am using. There are a bunch of little items to deal with, but that's par for the course. Thanks again to all you folks for your help here. You folks are an invaluable resource!

Phil

[Gaz64]

That's good you have sorted it now Phil.