engine distrbutor shaft corrosion

[KEN2939]

replacing the dist. shaft rusted. can I clean the engine dist shaft port with a wire brush, and will debris fall into the engine pan or could I be causing a problem, any suggestions??

 

[DJ S]

Pull off the valve cover to catch debri and if some fall in, change the oil.

 

[hardtimes]

replacing the dist. shaft rusted. can I clean the engine dist shaft port with a wire brush, and will debris fall into the engine pan or could I be causing a problem, any suggestions??

Hey Ken,
After cleaning up your present rusted situation, prevent recurrence by covering dist shaft with lube that won't come off easily. I use never seize with success for years.

 

[Synchro909]

Try a vacuum cleaner hose sucking at the lower end of the hole while you clean it. As a belt and braces measure, you might put a rag under that again.

 

[2manycars]

The late distributors have a machined relief to act as a vent so moisture does not accumulate in the shaft bore of the engine and head.