Re: Bronze bushing for distributor........
[Re: dustergirl340]
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02/10/11 09:15 PM
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We just replaced the bronze bushing that goes into the engine block (small block Mopar) for the distributor, what size does it need to be reamed out to? The distributor shaft is .490 in diameter, I'm assuming a 1/2" would be fine? What do you think? Thanks
Hi, You want it tighter than .010" I just checked mine here that has been run and I have maybe .003" I'd be looking for .015-.003 on the side cleance.
I pressed the gear off this oil pump shaft and have used it when I drove a new bushing in. Stick the shaft in the new bushing and drive it in with a deep socket and extension. Then use a old screw driver chucked in a drill and spin it up. I do use a washer under it, just didn't have one handy for the picture.
So I would advise trying a stock shaft to ream it because it has a real nice taper built into it.
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Re: Bronze bushing for distributor........
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02/12/11 04:06 PM
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I have installed at least 5 or 6 of those bushings over the years and don't remember having any problems doing it. I don't know what the big deal is with the tool?
Ive put in 5 of them over the years without a tool. No problems.
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Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.
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Re: Bronze bushing for distributor........
[Re: Von]
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02/12/11 08:35 PM
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Some aftermarket bushings don't require sizing.
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Re: Bronze bushing for distributor........
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02/13/11 09:28 PM
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I have installed at least 5 or 6 of those bushings over the years and don't remember having any problems doing it. I don't know what the big deal is with the tool?
Ive put in 5 of them over the years without a tool. No problems.
Same here...
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Re: Bronze bushing for distributor........
[Re: 3ddart]
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02/14/11 01:50 AM
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fwiw, my experience has been that the mp 1s are tight, but the pioneer brand 1s i've used don't need purnished. dave
This has been my experience as well. I've been told you can use an old oil pump drive to drive the tight ones in and then knocking it out burnishes it enough to allow the shaft to spin. A light polish on the shaft will help gain the clearance you would need if it's tight.
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Re: Bronze bushing for distributor........
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02/14/11 01:56 AM
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Anyone see a prob w epoxying the OD of the bushing b 4 you drive it in, more security
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Re: Bronze bushing for distributor........
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02/14/11 03:18 PM
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fwiw, my experience has been that the mp 1s are tight, but the pioneer brand 1s i've used don't need purnished. dave
This has been my experience as well. I've been told you can use an old oil pump drive to drive the tight ones in and then knocking it out burnishes it enough to allow the shaft to spin. A light polish on the shaft will help gain the clearance you would need if it's tight.
That's what I said, and have done. Nobody had to tell me, I figured it out on my own, like 20 years ago when I was 20 or 30.
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Re: Bronze bushing for distributor........
[Re: RapidRobert]
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Anyone see a prob w epoxying the OD of the bushing b 4 you drive it in, more security
Let us know how it works. No need to over think something as simple as installing the bushing.
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