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Is this distributor seated correctly? #2006262 02/05/16 08:01 PM 02/05/16 08:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 524 B BigAg OP mopar
BigAg OP mopar B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 524	I bought the Electrical Ignition Conversion Kit (1-P3690428) for my 71 Charger with a 440. It came with a distributor. I finally got around to putting in the distributor this after but when I slid it in I found that it didn't go all the way to the base like I was expecting. I am finding the the rubber ring is part way in the hole but there is a gap between the engine and the metal base of the distributor. Am I missing something or as long as the rubber ring is partway engaged it is considered a good fit?

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: BigAg] #2006270 02/05/16 08:14 PM 02/05/16 08:14 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,923 Medina, Ohio HEMICUDA top fuel
HEMICUDA top fuel Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,923 Medina, Ohio	Are you sure it's all the way Down? I think the new o-ring is holding it up at the lip of the whole. Put a tiny bit of grease on the o-ring, you can put the hold down on and tighten it up a little. It should pop right in. If the shaft truly is to long (which I don't like so), it definitely will not work.

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: BigAg] #2006275 02/05/16 08:22 PM 02/05/16 08:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 524 B BigAg OP mopar
BigAg OP mopar B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 524	Thats the ticket. I put a little engine oil on the hole and oring and a little elbow grease and in it went. Thanks for the assist.

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: BigAg] #2006357 02/05/16 11:04 PM 02/05/16 11:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,065 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,065 Niles , Ohio	I was going to say no.But you got the answer.New orings can be a bear to seat sometimes.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: BigAg] #2006476 02/06/16 01:46 AM 02/06/16 01:46 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,573 md M mopars4ever I Live Here
mopars4ever I Live Here M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,573 md	I ran in to that myself a while back. Is it a aftermarket oring? Aftermarket orings seem to be a bit thicker for some reason. If it is to hard to turn try a OEM or NOS one if can can find one.

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: BigAg] #2006758 02/06/16 02:58 PM 02/06/16 02:58 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A. roadhazard master
roadhazard master Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A.	Superformance Products has the correct O-ring. Stie Link

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: BigAg] #2006858 02/06/16 06:06 PM 02/06/16 06:06 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,342 SE PA. Q QuickBpBp master
QuickBpBp master Q Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,342 SE PA.	For others who run into this a little grease works but also turning it back and forth while pushing down helps more than just pushing it straight in....

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: QuickBpBp] #2006908 02/06/16 07:32 PM 02/06/16 07:32 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA P Polarapete top fuel
Polarapete top fuel P Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA	There is also a small paperlike gasket under the mounting flange, it is the same size for SB and BB. I made mine, it is 2.4" in OD and 2.0 ID. It was great to find mmy old set of Compasses and Dividers that I saved from my Jr. High Mechanical Drawing class. 1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: Polarapete] #2007084 02/07/16 12:23 AM 02/07/16 12:23 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	If you make that gasket use very thin material, too thick & it'll reduce the intergear slot/dist tang fit & will increase slop there (you'll see it as spark scatter) live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: RapidRobert] #2007225 02/07/16 05:33 AM 02/07/16 05:33 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA P Polarapete top fuel
Polarapete top fuel P Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA	Originally Posted By RapidRobert If you make that gasket use very thin material, too thick & it'll reduce the intergear slot/dist tang fit & will increase slop there (you'll see it as spark scatter) I had not thought of that issue, good tip, thanks. I just need some thinner bulk gasket material. 1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: Polarapete] #2007297 02/07/16 01:07 PM 02/07/16 01:07 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,355 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,355 north of coder	if the o ring seals, which that one will with a dab of grease like was previously mentioned, no gasket is necessary or needed.

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: BigAg] #2007308 02/07/16 01:29 PM 02/07/16 01:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,211 Minn S SportF pro stock
SportF pro stock S Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,211 Minn	Big Ag, why don't you take the O ring off all together and see if indeed that is the problem. It may be your intermediate shaft is not fully down.

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: Polarapete] #2007317 02/07/16 01:39 PM 02/07/16 01:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA 62maxwgn master
62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	Originally Posted By Polarapete Originally Posted By RapidRobert If you make that gasket use very thin material, too thick & it'll reduce the intergear slot/dist tang fit & will increase slop there (you'll see it as spark scatter) I had not thought of that issue, good tip, thanks. I just need some thinner bulk gasket material. You don't need any gasket material at all.The O-ring was used to replace the O.E.M. steel gasket that originated in the late 50's,the fiber/paper is after market,picture of each attached .If you have the "correct" O-ring,it may be a little difficult to seat but it will not leak. As far as buying O-rings from a parts house,there are both standard and metric,you can easily end up with the wrong one.

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: 62maxwgn] #2007369 02/07/16 02:41 PM 02/07/16 02:41 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	VG info, I'd take the o ring off & check tang fit as is (that dist seats all the way) & that be an excellent time to take 3 seconds & lightly twist the rotor back & forth to check tang rotational play (which is a seperate issue). As said highly likely it is the O ring as their fit is notoriously bad. hold the dist up in front of you at eye level & see how far out it protrudes from the groove it sets in. get another O ring or barely deburr the OD surface. for the flat gaskets the yellowish one in Maxs' pic on the left is OE, its thin/metal/has a raised bead in the middle that you can see in the pic. Short version: highly likely the O ring is too fat live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: RapidRobert] #2007438 02/07/16 04:53 PM 02/07/16 04:53 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA P Polarapete top fuel
Polarapete top fuel P Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA	Originally Posted By RapidRobert VG info, I'd take the o ring off & check tang fit as is (that dist seats all the way) & that be an excellent time to take 3 seconds & lightly twist the rotor back & forth to check tang rotational play (which is a seperate issue). As said highly likely it is the O ring as their fit is notoriously bad. hold the dist up in front of you at eye level & see how far out it protrudes from the groove it sets in. get another O ring or barely deburr the OD surface. for the flat gaskets the yellowish one in Maxs' pic on the left is OE, its thin/metal/has a raised bead in the middle that you can see in the pic. Short version: highly likely the O ring is too fat The more time I spend on this site the more I learn. Now I just have to clean off the gasket I made (too thick) and glued in place with 3M WS Adhesive and find a couple of the proper O'Rings. I gave one to a friend for his 360 Dart when we installed the FBO timing limiter. Fortunately, I have the Race dist in hand and can walk it into the local NAPA store where I can buy an assortment of O'Rings. 1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer

Re: Is this distributor seated correctly? [Re: Polarapete] #2007518 02/07/16 07:20 PM 02/07/16 07:20 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: Now I just have to clean off the gasket I made (too thick) and glued in place with 3M WS Adhesive The yellow gorilla snot, just be greatfull that you did not use "the right stuff" gasket maker! EDIT I think a 3/32 thick and 2" O ring is close but I'd do as you said take the dist in Last edited by RapidRobert; 02/07/16 09:44 PM. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

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