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Ignition Distributors - LOADOMATIC: Overhaul: Reassembly

Reverse disassembly procedure and note the following: Shaft and gear are serviced as an assembly only. Press gear on shaft to obtain specified clearance. If a new shaft is installed, drill a 1/8" pin hole through shaft using pin hole in gear should as a guide. With gear installed, measure distance from bottom of mounting flange to bottom of gear.

Distributor Shaft Endplay

Application Endplay
170", 200", 352", 360", 390" .022-.033"
240", 300" .003-.010"
(1)Gear Distance

Application Distance
170", 200", 240" 2.510-2.515"
352", 360", 390" 3.071-3.078"
(1) Distance from bottom of mounting flange to bottom of gear.