Hot rodding the HEI distributor
m (→Mechanical, aka "centrifugal" advance: Add template) |
m (→Distributor height adjustment: Add tolerance) |
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Line 119: | Line 119: | ||
*install the hold-down clamp | *install the hold-down clamp | ||
*connect wiring | *connect wiring | ||
− | If there is no up and down movement in the shaft, nylon distributor shims (shown above) need to be added until there is | + | If there is no up and down movement in the shaft, nylon distributor shims (shown above) need to be added until there is 0.030"-0.060" play. The nylon distributor shim kits are sold through Summit and Jegs, etc. from Moroso, Mr. Gasket, Jegs brand, and others as well. The kits typically contain 0.030", 0.060", and 0.090" or 0.100" (depending on brand) thickness shims. |
A gasket can be used under the shims. But do not use paper distributor gaskets stacked together as shims. They will soak with oil and compress more than when dry. | A gasket can be used under the shims. But do not use paper distributor gaskets stacked together as shims. They will soak with oil and compress more than when dry. |