Side to side play in distributor normal?
Forgive me all if I have asked this before but somtimes it's easier to ask again...
If it matters, we are talking about a MkIV BBC, aftermarket Wieand Stealth dp intake, and aftermarket HEI distributor.
When the distributor is set in place, hold down clamp not tightened, how much shaft side-to-side play (if any) is normal if you grab it by the cap and push it back and forth? The bottom of the cap will move (guessing) about 1/4" so what ever movement that translates to at the intake (1/8" of shaft side-to-side play at the gasket?). Havent measured it but it does seem excessive to me. What could this mean? Shaft too long and distributor not seating? Need to double up on the gasket? Is there an o-ring or something that I forgot to install?
The bottom end where the gear is seems to fit/mesh nicely. It's the wobble on the top that concerns me. -Thanks
It is a fresh build and I am planning on firing it saturday...