Fernando Mendes Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 I changed my rotor and cap distributor.Who had a prior experience with loose rotor?What is a good idea to tight it.What can I have to do?Thanks in advance.Fernando. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 Get the proper rotor. If it's too loose it's not the correct one. 2 Quote
Fernando Mendes Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Posted October 23, 2015 Pic 1 is the old rotor I use since 1987.It is loose. Pic 3 is the new rotor I bought now(not PH original).It is loose too. Rotor pic 1=rotor pic 3.Same measures.I was thinking to put a thin material to tight it in the shaft. Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 Are you sure the rotor is loose or is the shaft moving making the rotor appear to be loose? Quote
Fernando Mendes Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Posted October 23, 2015 "Who does not have dog hunt with cat" Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 Dodge meio de fortuna.jpg "Who does not have dog hunt with cat" What does this have to do with a rotor problem?????????? Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 Fernando; Over the years I have seen a few rotors stuck on over a piece of tin foil. At best it is a "make do" fix until you find the correct item. Maybe OK to limp home on.....definitely not the right way to leave it. When you find the correct items it will fit properly. Jeff Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 Make sure that the parts store uses the number on the side of the distributor to look up the correct parts . Quote
Fernando Mendes Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Posted October 23, 2015 Fernando; Over the years I have seen a few rotors stuck on over a piece of tin foil. At best it is a "make do" fix until you find the correct item. Maybe OK to limp home on.....definitely not the right way to leave it. When you find the correct items it will fit properly. Jeff Thanks Jeff.It was my first thinking.Tomorrow I will try if GMC fits too. Quote
Dave72dt Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 I know parts must be hard to find where you are, but why would you expect GMC parts to fit a Dodge? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 I believe he has a GMC at his place also..may be wishing to check in house stock first... Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 Fernando; Whatever you end up trying make sure it is a snug and concentric fit or you will certainly just end up damaging the cap. Jeff Quote
Fernando Mendes Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Posted October 25, 2015 Yesterday I tried thin foil and gave up.Tried thin sand-paper and gave up.Today tried this kind of ribbon(pic) and gave me a hope. Quote
Fernando Mendes Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Posted October 25, 2015 I know parts must be hard to find where you are, but why would you expect GMC parts to fit a Dodge? I have a WWII GMC 1944 too.I was thinking both rotors are the same but I saw the keys inside are differents. Quote
HanksB3B Posted October 26, 2015 Report Posted October 26, 2015 Fernando, PM me your address I'll send you one (not brand new) but in good shape. Hank . 1 Quote
Dave72dt Posted October 26, 2015 Report Posted October 26, 2015 Fernando, PM me your address I'll send you one (not brand new) but in good shape. Hank . You're going to need the letter code on the distributor to send him the correct rotor. Maybe that info is in another post somewhere but it's not in this one. I was thinking of doing the same but don't know which to send Quote
Fernando Mendes Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Posted October 26, 2015 I will try a good pic showing the letter code. Quote
HanksB3B Posted October 26, 2015 Report Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) You're going to need the letter code on the distributor to send him the correct rotor. Maybe that info is in another post somewhere but it's not in this one. I was thinking of doing the same but don't know which to send I'm not really sure what all the part codes explain but will do some research unless anyone else has already done this. I'm getting my parts book out now. Of the three distributors I have (other than the one in my truck) the most obvious difference is the length of the shaft, however I have a theory that a 1/4 " spacer could be used between the base of the distributor casting and the mounting plate that will raise the disrributor up 1/4" and allow more than just the numbers correct distributor to be used. If I remember correctly the 1AT that my truck is running has a 5-1/4" long shaft (218-230 engines) and I've been told that the 5-1/2" shaft distributors are for the 265 cubic inch engines. It's a theory but I think there is plenty of lenght of the collar (the part that seats into the engine block) so that by use of the 1/4" spacer between the distributor and the mounting plate it just may be possible to use the distributor designed for the 265 on the 218-230 cu. in, engines. More to follow, Hank Edited October 26, 2015 by HanksB3B Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 26, 2015 Report Posted October 26, 2015 Hank; You are correct the short shaft is for the 23 inch engine and the long shaft is for the 25 inch engine. Of the distributors you listed the IAT 4003 is for a 1950 Dodge 23 inch engine. IAT 4102 is not listed in my book IAT 4012 is for a 51-53 Desoto 25 inch engine. If you want to part with this distributor I am interested. Quote
Fernando Mendes Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Posted October 26, 2015 This rotor down the pic is that I was using since 1987(does not have number part).The rotor up the pic was I found here to use now after put that white ribbon. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 26, 2015 Report Posted October 26, 2015 one application for the IAT 4102 is Chrysler/DeSoto 53-54 six Quote
Fernando Mendes Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Posted October 26, 2015 Put the white ribbon in the shaft,rotor not loose now,put the rotor,put the cap,withdrew the six plugs,turned the pulley with hand.Did not listen knocking of rotor damaging my inside contacts cap.Withdrew the cap and look if rotor damaged the contacts.No. Quote
HanksB3B Posted October 26, 2015 Report Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Hank; You are correct the short shaft is for the 23 inch engine and the long shaft is for the 25 inch engine. Of the distributors you listed the IAT 4003 is for a 1950 Dodge 23 inch engine. IAT 4102 is not listed in my book IAT 4012 is for a 51-53 Desoto 25 inch engine. If you want to part with this distributor I am interested. Don, Seems I have two 1AT -4012. One that I have been through and the other one untouched. X X X Working on it..but offline Hank Edited October 26, 2015 by HanksB3B Quote
HanksB3B Posted October 26, 2015 Report Posted October 26, 2015 Don, Seems I have two 1AT -4012. One that I have been through and the other one untouched. X X X Working on it..but offline Hank P.S. Fernando...I got your back...will ship one or two (have both kinds) one in iffy shape Hey theres a metal clip inside yours right that could drop out. post a pic of the bottom of the rotors o.k. Quote
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