slop in the rotor

BIG MIKE

BIG MIKE

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will slop in the rotor cause misfire? does the rotor need to be snug on shaft or have play? thanks BiG MIKE
 
Go to an electric motor shop and get a strip of insulated paper,
put it between shaft and rotor to tighten it. G.M.
 
I need to check I think im missing that spring clip. I don't remeber puting one in when i change to new rotor 2 months ago , its a 34 Flatty Thanks BM
 
49-53 was what I figured the OP was working on but I think the 2 bolt 42-48 also has the clip.

If its a early 3 bolt distributor I don't know.

I guess it would be easier if there was a picture of the distributor
 
The 34 style distributor does not use the clip. Are you using an old rotor or a new? If old change it and see if the new one is still loose. If the new rotor is still loose then change the distributor shaft to one that fits better. It should be a snug fit with no rotation of the rotor on the shaft. If you don't have the parts send the entire distributor with caps and condenser to Bubba for a rebuild and timing.
 
its not the rotor that has play its the shaft , with shorter rotors it won't be snug , maybe a copper washer will do the trick?
 
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