In a message dated 9/5/05 4:53:50 AM, albeeee@MCHSI.COM writes: << If the drive had excessive end play and was smacking up against the distributor every half turn, that might be my sound! It has about the right timbre or tone, if you know what I mean. Any suggestions? >> Al, Are you sure that the spring which is supposed to be inside the distributor drive coupling is in place? Someone on the List posted that he often finds these springs missing whenever he pulls a distributor. I do not know if the lack of one can cause the rattle you are talking about, but it is in the area of where you think the noise is centered and it is easily checked. George |
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