[DeTomaso] Engine/distributor questions

[Paul Timko]

Just to be absolutely sure, the new Mallory distributor did not fit into 
the hole in the original Aussie block.

Paul
#9270

Paul Timko wrote:
> 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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