I'm installing the distributor from scratch and checking the pedestal end float. Using a 0.76mm (.030") washer under the gear I get a gap reading of 0.50mm (.020"). According to the illustration on how to figure it, I subtract the gap reading from the washer thickness thereby getting a difference of 0.26mm (.010"). If the target gap is 0.13mm (.005") then according to the book, that's way over insufficient. This is where the book example loses me.. The book says add shims to make up the difference but what in the world would I add to 0.26mm to make it 0.13mm? Is there something I'm forgetting to factor in maybe?
Or do I have to think backwards and still have to add shims? If so, would they need to total .015" (0.38mm)?
Don't ask me where I got that number from cause as I said early on I'm gettin dumber by the minute with this car.
Or do I have to think backwards and still have to add shims? If so, would they need to total .015" (0.38mm)?
Don't ask me where I got that number from cause as I said early on I'm gettin dumber by the minute with this car.