FWIW just about every used distributor shaft I find is bent. I polish the
male tang a bit & take off sharp edges & also edge-break & clean-up the
female slot in oil pump shaft. Also don't hammer the engine hard until the
oil gets to temp. I too am interested in upgrades??? Glen.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dean Tetterton <richtr@erols.com>
To: 'Jack W. Drews' <vinttr4@geneseo.net>; <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 10:02 AM
Subject: RE: Oil pump shafts?
> I know that Cambridge Motor Sports in the UK list an up rated shaft for
> 39.50 pounds. Don't know of anyone that has tried it. That is about
> $63.20 without shipping.
> I have seen a lot of the one's taken from engines that are bent, so
> Used one's aren't always useable. Sounds like it could be a needed
> Project.
> Dean Tetterton
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Jack W. Drews
> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 9:36 AM
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: Oil pump shafts?
>
> There have been a couple of TR engines blown because of failure of the
> oil
> pump drive shaft -- the one that fits in the gear and drives the distrib
>
> and oil pump.
>
> If there is a heavy duty one on the market somewhere, please let me
> know.
>
> If not, I'm considering having a limited number of them made.
>
> No price or schedule available -- just checking for level of interest.
> If
> you would be interested, please send me an email so I can determine
> potential quantity.
>
> Also, if you have a suggestion as to how the shaft could be improved,
> please let me know. You may think of something I have not considered.
>
> uncle jack
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