Anyone seen this?...

Grandmas6

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Howdy, there,

Well, I'm following advice here on a very mild cylinder head rebuild. While waiting, I pulled everything off the distributor side of the engine and hit it with some fresh paint. While I was putting the coil and distributor back on, I noticed that that hollow tube on the bottom of the distributor that accepts the shaft from the oil pump is cracked along its length. Calling it a "split" might be clearer. It hasn't opened up much, as any.

Anybody ever seen that before?

How long to you think that will last? I put it back together, but I would if I could get it welded.

I put a new oil pump on the car a couple years ago and didn't notice that anything was cracked. I also had no problems putting the oil pump on. I didn't force anything. The car has run pretty well, with good oil pressure and everything.

What the heck?

Dave
 
Haven't seen them split all the way but have seen them worn out so badly they can't turn the oil pump shaft. The fix will be the same in either case. You will need to replace the distributors main shaft, or find another good used distributor, or you can also turn in that distributor on a rebuilt unit. Good luck :nod:
 
Anybody got a spare, points-style distributor? Especially that lower hex shaft? I'd pay a reasonable price.
 
I would bet that it's the same distributor across all sixes, but I'd want someone to chime in here before I do a deal.
 
There are some differences. You're going to want something that doesn't require the SCV. A DS-II would be a great upgrade based on what I've seen from other folks on here. I just recently bought an HEI style distributor but have yet to install it. I got it for $160 on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-INLINE-SIX ... 51b486fcf4

The nice thing about this is that there's no coil to deal with. I did splurge for the livewire set from CI.

http://www.classicinlines.com/proddetai ... LWS&cat=71

Depending on when you need it, I should have another distributor available once I get my "new" engine. I'm planning on keeping my current one (D3 with Pertronix) as a fall back if this HEI doesn't work out. The ETA on that new dizzy will depend highly upon whether or not these Iowa snow storms decide to leave us alone...
 
Well, I think I'll just go bone stock. I'm probably on the wrong web site for that. :) If that's what you're talking about (a stock dizzy), then I might be interested if nothing else turns up. I'd think on here a bone stock dizzy should be nice and cheap. :)

As for snow, in Omaha we have about a 1/2 inch. I feel gypped. I hope we get nailed. We need the moisture terribly.
 
how bone stock are you talking about? you can use a stock distributor from something like an 82 fairmont, along with the ignition box, in your 66 mustang with no issues, other than eliminating the spark control valve when you replace the load o matic distributor. or you can replace your load o matic distributor. its your choice. personally i would upgrade.
 
Well, the whole car is mechanically stock except for a Shelby Drop and an automatic from a 67 versus a 66 Mustang. Paint and body are another story. It's been in my family since 1967 and my dad and I have performed 95 percent of the mechanical work it's EVER gotten. Dad was a mechanic at Ford Garage when it was purchased new and his mother (my grandmother) purchased it from the original owner.

I know I'm on the wrong web site for this, but I enjoy points. I'm good at adjusting them and I've never noticed ANY problems with them. I drive the car a good 2,000 - 3,000 every summer at 70 mph and around town, so it doesn't get babied too much. I feel no need to upgrade, though.

In short, it's a family thing and I like points. I figured that somebody would have taken out their old pokey points distributor from a first gen Mustang and have it on the shelf somewhere.

Incidentally, I was wrong in my original post about my valve job. Dad had taken the head off at one time. I totally remember helping him put in a replacement piston some time in the 1970s. And my machinist confirmed that some work (knurled valve guides?) had been done in the past.

Dave
 
Lots of gents and gals come here with intention of keeping truck stock. lots are dealing with a problem that they need a hand to point the direction they need to look next. lots of others are wanting a little more "umph" from their vehicle and give what their idea use of the engine will be.

Ex: building my 240 to be a better daily driver over the old LOM points dizzy and leaky autolite 1bl can be radically different over someone wanting to tow a trailer or even race it.

Lots of guys I know love points. only ignition system system ive seen that can be fixed with a paper clip and duct tape.
 
You're definitely in the right place. You won't find many other joints with the knowledge base here. Gotta know the stock system before you bump it up. I've been amazed at the amount of helpful info here. I cruise other sites and see completely wrong info being shared left and right. Pretty much everything I've read here has been spot on
 
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