A bit of play, in the driving dog on a Lucas dizzy

[daver clasper]

Hi. Wondering if this usual after higher mileage?, and also acceptable?, as assume it won't alter the timing setting, as the play is taken up when engine running?.

If a problem, could the ends of the pin be peened, so spreading it out, to tighten it up in the dog?

Thanks, Dave

Edited July 10, 2023 by daver clasper

[glang]

I would like to get ride of it so is it the pin thats worn or the holes in the dog or the dizzy shaft?

[Boxofbits]

On 10/07/2023 at 19:41, daver clasper said:

Hi. Wondering if this usual after higher mileage?, and also acceptable?, as assume it won't alter the timing setting, as the play is taken up when engine running?.

If a problem, could the ends of the pin be peened, so spreading it out, to tighten it up in the dog?

Thanks, Dave

Hi Dave

As far as I know it’s a roll pin which holds the drive dog to the shaft. I’m not sure of the size of the pin, but Halfords do a box of roll pins, one of which should fit as they expand into position anyway. Failing that if the holes are worn you might be able to drill out and fit a slightly larger pin.

[daver clasper]

Thanks folks