[DeTomaso] Engine/distributor questions

[Paul Timko]

I'm pretty sure the bottom of the distributor was turned down.  The 
difference was minor.  I just pulled the distributor from the old motor 
and the shaft diameter at the bottom measured 0.485".  The shaft 
diameter of my brand new Mallory distributor was 0.515".  The interior 
hex that the oil pump shaft fits into is exactly the same.

So it should be very simple to remove the extra 0.030".

Paul
#9270

MikeLDrew at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 12/16/07 12 58 35, thedrol at pobox.com writes:
> 
> 
>> The issue is with the very bottom of the distributor.  Not the portion
>> where it is clamped to the block.  For Mike and Stephan I've attached a
>> picture.  For the rest of you, I'll try and get it posted.
>>
> 
> Ah, the very bottom of the driveshaft then, how odd.   Somehow I always 
> thought the issue was the size of the mounting hole on the top of the block.
> 
> So what is the solution when buying an aftermarket distributor?   Custom 
> driveshaft?   Or change the oil pump to a conventional style?   (Isn't the issue 
> then that the bottom of the shaft enters the oil pump, which is a non-standard 
> size?).   
> 
> I'm getting further confused. :>)
> 
> Mike
> 
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