<VV> Noise in distributor

[Sethracer@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/6/2004 3:00:55 PM Pacific Standard Time,  
Mikeamauro@aol.com writes:


Noise is still there with cage and weights removed. Noise coming  from 
beneath 
the remaining plate.  So, I guess there is something  wrong with the bearing?
Mike  Mauro
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it is really just a bronze bushing that the distributor shaft rides inside.  
You could try a pressure lubrication of it - But I feel I should let you know  
that soon, in all likelihood, you will have plenty of engine oil pushing up 
past  it, providing plenty of lube.It is one of the various places on the 
Corvair  motor where any crankcase pressure leads to leakage. On race motors, we 
had to  drill a drain hole in the bottom of the dist to let the oil drain out 
before it  filled up and retarded the points/weights. DALE will do a rebuild 
with a single  sealed "Ball Bearing" to replace the bushing. Ultimately, that is 
the best  solution, if expensive. - Seth