Distributor pedestal endfloat

[sam93]

Hello all,

After much head scratching I need to ask for some clarification on setting the distributor pedestal endfloat. I've got three sets of data from using three different thickness washers. Written as: Washer thickness (w), Gap (g) subtract them for the endfloat (e).

1) (w: 1.52mm) - (g: 0.94mm) = (e: 0.58mm)
2) (w: 2.40mm) - (g: 2.10mm) = (e: 0.30mm)
3) (w: 0.80mm) - (g: 0.43mm) = (e: 0.37mm)

Where I get confused is; by adding gaskets that would make the gap smaller which makes the endfloat bigger?

I cannot recall removing any gaskets and I'm also using one of Canley Classics alloy pedestals.

Thanks in advance,
Sam.

[piman]

Hello Sam,

a thin paper gasket from memory and yes you need to add that thickness to your shim to get the correct endfloat.

Alec

[sam93]

What do you mean by "add that thickness to your shim"?  I thought the papergaskets were the shims. I've got two of each thickness; 0.006" and 0.020"

Should the oil pump be bolted in place along with nuts to secure the pedestal, before measuring the gap?

[GT6 M]

Ello Sam, Alec is reffering t, the shim ye used.

T,be hinest wid ye, I fin that way of ..fart,n aboot,
totally useless and un called for,

bung the thingy on, bolt it doon,
and wid a set of feelers, ye can get the end oft feeler,
between the bottom of thingy and the gear.
try in a few diff spots for an overall figure

If yer havin a hard time fitting a feeler in, then bend ends owa a wee bit
feeler are cheep, so get yer sell a few sets for things that need bent feelers !!!
a £ in a £ shop,!!!

if its v v tight, so ye cant, then add a paper gasket, an try agen,

Once ye seen what im ona boot, then it,ll all become clear
its so so easy this way

M

[sam93]

Thanks for the simplified explanation Marcus. I've decided to install it without any gasket. There's a reasonable amount of freedom for the gear to move and expand as required as the engine heats up.