Posted March 3, 20196 yr comment_569972 Decided to replace the old worn out distributor on my 77 280z. Received the replacement and decided to check the air gap and its greater (about twice) than what the FSM recommends. So I thought maybe I should check the original dizzy and it to was well over max recommended setting. My question is should I go ahead and set the new distributor to the factory setting. Thanks PS Forgot to mention that the car did run before I pulled the distributor, but it was running rich. Edited March 3, 20196 yr by chiefmd Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61717-setting-distributor-air-gap/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 20196 yr comment_569986 Yes. I would. Many reman parts are poorly assembled. The parts might be new but the people putting them together are probably in a hurry. I would check and adjust the new one as if you had a problem and are running through a check list. Measure pickup coil resistance, make sure the vacuum diaphragm isn't blown, rotate the breaker plate, etc. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61717-setting-distributor-air-gap/#findComment-569986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 4, 20196 yr Author comment_570014 Thanks Z Head. I agree with with the poorly assembled". I 'll go thru all appropriate checks. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61717-setting-distributor-air-gap/#findComment-570014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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