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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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Also distributor rotates when loose
And that's how one would adjust initial/base timing. Is this a concern?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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No we know thats how to adjust timing it wobles like the distributor is bent
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Oh. Pull it out and check? Also check the hole it mounts in for roundness. Haven't had the pleasure of dealing with that yet.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Checked and it seems like the rod that goes to the oil pump os bent. Any ideas where to get one?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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NAPA? That might be causing all your problems if its making the button wobble.
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