[Healeys] Distributor on the 100 engine

[John Harper]

Tadek

Did you replace the camshaft bearings? When fitting the centre one it is 
very difficult to get it in precise rotational alignment. If it is a 
little out the apertures in the bearing will not fully align with the 
block and the edges might protrude a little. This can cause problems 
when fitting the oil pump or the distributor. The outside diameter on 
the gears is tight fit when being fitted through the cam bearing which 
as I say has to be carefully aligned.

I know of this problem from experience. Fortunately I noticed this early 
and was able to remove a very small amount of bearing edge with a file.

Regards

>A small question here..:
>
>My engine is finally painted with the gearbox painted and I tried to mount
>the distributor, but is does not want to sit all the way in. There is about
>5mm gap:
>http://picasaweb.google.pl/Volvo1800S/HealeyEngine#5515356135052686962
>or http://tinyurl.com/2v9xrtc
>
>Anyone has any idea what the problem is?
>
>It was rebuild by Advanced Distributors.
>

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John Harper