Super H distributor

chuckj1954 · Oct 30, 2014

I'm still struggling to figure out the cam shaft in my distributor. I had posted the other day about it and the general concensus is that it is either bent or that the bushing is bad. Third possibility is that two lobes are slightly worn. Bushing seems tight. I'm down to bent or worn. I'll pose a couple questions for you all's consideration please. I saw a whole distributor on ebay for $170. is this a good price? Second, I saw a fellow put electronic ignition in, in place of points. Would this work on a 6 volt system? thought? thanks in advance.

Janicholson · Oct 30, 2014

Were it mine, I would put the shaft (apart) in a good lathe and use a dial indicator th assess the lobe geometry. (bent or worn or made wrong to begin with) If the squareness is OK, but off center, it will never give reasonable results. If the cam is actually off center, the magnet that fits on the cam will also be off center and thus have variable distance to the pickup module. Finding a different cam shaft should be pretty easy even a worn shaft that is evenly dimensioned from centerline, (try Bates Equipment in Indiana) will be OK for replacement with an electronic system (this site has them for 6v Pos or Neg ground) It will run so much better when timed correctly on each cylinder that it will be a miracle. Jim

Bob · Oct 30, 2014

Pertronix-style EI would likely work fine IF lobes are just worn.

Probably NOT the best plan IF the shaft is bent.

On the other hand, I have a nice used distributor (no drive/mounting or cap clips), I'd trade with you for $25 plus mailing.

Email, if you'd like.

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chuckj1954 · Oct 30, 2014

I sent you an email. I'm very interested. thanks, Chuck

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