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The distributor gear might wear out in an older vehicle that has high mileage, just because of wear and tear on the parts. A newer vehicle with less than 70,000 miles should not have the distributor gear wearing out. If this is the case, an electrical problem could have caused this to malfunction.
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How do you check GM 4.3 distributor gear for wear?
Never saw the gear wear out. Distributor shaft and bushings, yes. Look for side to side play on the shaft. There should be no play.
What causes the distributor gear to wear out?
the metal wears down from the gear turning metal against metal
Does a 98 astro 4.8 have a distributor cap and rotor button?
Yes, while you are changing, check the distributor gear for wear, common issue.
Why would a new camshaft distributor gear drive on 360 amc wear out in just a few 100 miles?
The gear it is riding against is worn. If the gear on the cam wears out, the problem is with the gear on the distributor and vice versa. I have blown 3 gears off my distributor in the last five months. I finally pulled the front cover and found the cam gear is wasted.
Why is your distributor gear worn down on your 99 Chevy Suburban?
Any type of gear will wear over time..but bad maintenance won't help.
What causes dist shaft drive gear wear 1994 Ranger 3.0?
Check the gear on the cam shaft, you can see it through the hole that the distributor mounts in.
What runs the oil pump on a 5.9 liter?
The oil pump is driven by the distributor drive gear on a V8.The oil pump is driven by the distributor drive gear on a V8.
What does the distributor connect to on a 1997 Chevy Tahoe?
There is a oil pump drive rod that fits into the bottom of the distributor and the gear that's on the bottom of the distributor runs on the gear that's on the rear of the camshaft.
How do you replace the distributor drive gear on a 2000 Chevy blazer?
The distributor drive gear would be part of the camshaft. The camshaft would have to be replaced.
Can a 302 distributor be interchanged with a 460?
Only if you change the drive gear. The gear is different on the 289/302/351W distributor. Outside of that it will work.
Can the timing gear that you see when you remove the distributor on a 1969 350 Chevy engine be pulled out while removing the distributor and change the position of the gear that drives the distributor?
There is a gear on the distributor shaft and a gear on the end of the camshaft that it engages with. The gear on the camshaft cannot be removed as it is part of the camshaft. The gear on the distributor shaft can be removed if it is worn; however, this is rare. These two gears must be in proper mesh for the engine to run; one cog off and it will not start.If you need further assistance google ' finding top dead center on a 350 chevy'.
Does the magnet on the distributor shaft slide off?
The distributor will need to be removed. The magnet is permanently attached to the distributor shaft and the shaft is held in place by a roll-pin thatpasses through the distributor drive gear on the bottom side of the distributor. Magnet on top, gear down in the engine, distributor shaft and housing in the middle.
