1998 GMC C1500 distributor shaft end play

1998 GMC C1500
18,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOUG GREMILLION
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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.

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Feb 11, 2010 at 6:29 PM
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DR LOOT
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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
Feb 17, 2010 at 10:17 PM
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