Re: trouble in paradise

[Greg Merritt <gregm@vwtype3.org>]

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> said the shaft had too much play in it and he thought it was worn out.

	When my distributors have failed, you could move the 
distributor shaft from side to side and actually see the point gap 
change.  Hm, I think they always have some up-and-down freedom, but 
don't quote me on that.  (The last one that failed on would move way 
up, and then *really* move side-to-side.)

	I have some serviceable spare distributors.  They're mostly 
Ls or ABs.  Not sure what's best for 70AT.  (I'm in Berkeley.)

> gauge.  When I slip it between the points, I feel a little bump in
> there---is that normal, or is there some kind of blemish or deposit on

	I believe what happens is that material leaves one side and 
deposits itself on the other.  The bump can be filed off with a 
small, clean file.  I tend to avoid the bump when adjusting the 
points, but have lately been doing it more by the dwell meter.

	Does the bump matter at all, so long as the dwell is set 
within spec according to the dwell meter?  Or does the ignition 
always perform more poorly when there is buildup on the points?

-Greg

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