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1998 GMC C1500 distributor shaft end play

Tiny
DOUG GREMILLION
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  • 1998 GMC C1500
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 18,000 MILES
Replaced intake manifold gaskets, unable to get the cam dwell angle to 00.00, checked dist and excessive end play 3/16 max drive gear frosted and well used. Have a new gear what is the end paly tolerance.

doug g
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aircraft maintenance.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 6:29 PM

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Tiny
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I cannot find any specifications on the distributor end play, but if you get a new gear for it it should come with a spacer unless the housing is worn, it should be okay the end play should be approximately 0.15 to 0.20
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 AT 10:17 PM

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