Ball bearings stuck on distributor stator

[siteunseen]

3 ball bearings I've found so far.  It's a junkyard ZX E12-80.  Should I drive it until I get a remanufactured one? 

 

Thanks,

Cliff

[Zed Head]

Should be okay as long it doesn't stick advanced.  I'd pull the vacuum hose and leave it disconnected, then make sure that static timing is right.  You'll just lose some low PRM pep and mileage will be down somewhat.

 

Can't remember though if those bearings also keep the breaker plate level and stable.  I think that they do, so if the bearings come out one side only, the plate might ****, which could mess up the gap between the steel teeth.  I ran a 280Z distributor with no bearings for a little while, just smoothed the plastic cage remnants and lubed it up.  Action was slow compared to bearings, but it worked.

 

Short term, you could just make sure the teeth don't, remove the vacuum advance hose, and check timing.  Run with no vacuum advance, the carb guys do it all day long.

 

 

Edit - the plate might "get cocked", not ****.

 

Second edit - recommendation: Do not Google "****" if you're looking for a quick definition to post in a thread.

 

Third edit - apparently, **** can be pasted from other web sites without the filter catching it.

 

Verb - 

 

cock

verb

Definition of ****

intransitive verb

1

:  strut, swagger

2

:  to turn, tip, or stick up

3

:  to position the hammer of a firearm for firing

Edited May 1, 2015 by Zed Head

[siteunseen]

That's hilarious!!!

Thank you Zed Head. I'll disconnect the vacuum advance until I get a new one. Gonna take the 280 to a crawfish boil Saturday.

[rcb280z]

Crawfish, yummy!

[siteunseen]

It's a yearly fundraiser for our local Humane Society at the airport. Classic cars, coolers with your favorite beverages and girlies with dogs (my two favorites). Big fun and for a good cause.

Pilots like the Zs.

[240260280z]

[Zed Head]

"the plate might , which could mess up the gap between the steel teeth"  Doesn't really work.  

 

 

Site, take a camera!  Sounds like photographic opportunities abound.  

Edited May 1, 2015 by Zed Head

[siteunseen]

Hopefully the plate won't get

   

 

 

[Zed Head]

The image is broken.  Probably a good thing.