View Full Version : Distributor sets at angle???
r66novaL79
06-22-2010, 06:30 PM
I have a 72 LT-1 350 I recently bought that was a total rebuild. Has not been fired yet, and had no distributor. When I got one and dropped it in the distr. sets at an angle (at the distributor seat)in relation to the manifold. I`ve never seen this before. Its almost like the distr. hole in the manifold is towards the center to much??? Its a hurricane style single plane intake. I did see somes pics on the net of intakes with an angled seat for the distr. Whats the deal here, has anybody run into this problem?? Help!!
cepx111
06-22-2010, 09:50 PM
Could be that their mold slipped or they had a problem during the casting process and Q/A didnt catch it, I would not run it that way.
Cp
r66novaL79
06-23-2010, 08:07 PM
Thanx for the input, I think I`m gonna try another intake and take some measurements
Tod74
06-23-2010, 11:46 PM
If you look at a SBC or BBC close from the front or rear the distributor does tilt toward one side just a little.
r66novaL79
06-26-2010, 01:52 AM
Where the distributor sets on the manifold there is a good 1/8" gap on the outer side while the other side is resting on the manifold, very noticeable! I know oil would really run out of there. I read on one of these forums someone had the same issue and he took to a machine shop, they made him a tappered shim and I guess he ran it that way.....does`nt sound right to me?
Tod74
06-26-2010, 03:09 AM
If there is a gap then your intake isn't right but the distributor in a Chevy v8 will be at an angle.It's how they are.
I assume it is because the cam is in the center of the engine and the distributor has to be to one side for the gears to mesh. :?:
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff253/Tod74/lt1_001.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff253/Tod74/100_1307.jpg
wmeabates
06-26-2010, 05:04 AM
The dist.angle is to get the oil pump drive outside the rear main bearing bore.Nova79 I think you could have that intake machined to match one that's right.Be sure to check gear alinment and oil pump drive free play.Bill.
Scooterz
06-30-2010, 01:58 PM
I never noticed that angle much until now... the bottom pic really shows how much it is... interesting.