Listers,
Moments ago disaster struck!
While performing the Workshop Manual procedure for checking the end-float on
the distributor drive gear I managed to break, yes break, the dizzy
pedestal.
While tightening it down, one of the flanges broke off the pedestal. I was
stunned! I can't believe I broke something made of steel.
I need your help in finding a replacement, and learning how not to have this
happen again.
Some questions that immediately come to mind are:
1. Does any one have a dizzy pedestal for the TR engine that they would
part with? (TR2, TR3, TR4 - I assume they will all work)
2. If "packing" is required to set up a proper float, how does one do
that? Are there packing pieces?
3. The gasket kit from TRF comes with many gaskets that look like they
are for the dizzy pedestal. One is a "rubberized" thick gasket and the
others are paper thin. Which one, ones, do I use? Is gasket sealant
recommended?
4. Is there some technique that needs to be used to ensure this doesn't
happen again?
As always, any help is greatly appreciated.
Alas, things were going so well...
Peace be with you!
Guy D. Huggins
1965 Triumph TR4A
CTC 63569LO
http://www.genfiniti.com/triumph/
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