Re: [FWDLK] DeSoto DeSpair

[Wayne Graefen <WGraefen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eli,
It is normal for a rotor to have a very minimal amount of play after many
thousands of miles.  But NOT 5/8".  First, be sure you have the correct
rotor: it should fit tightly on the shaft.  Do NOT twist the rotor/shaft
against spring pressure when you are telling us about free play.  The only
"free" play is totally without resistance.  When you feel resistance, you
are working against the springs below the breaker plate and/or the vacuum
advance unit.
There should also be no "wobble" in the shaft; no way you can move the whole
shaft side to side.   The shaft is set in upper and lower bushings.  If it
wobbles, the upper bushing (at least) is in need of replacement.
The only way breaking a rotor would screw up the distributor is if it
cracked the distributor cap (quite possible) or broke the shaft of the
distributor (virtually impossible).

Wayne

-----Original Message-----
From: David Collins [mailto:dcollins_fordriv@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 8:49 PM
Subject: DeSoto DeSpair


     Hello again list.  I was looking at the DeSoto again tonite, trying to
figure it out.  I have faith that my carb rebuild job is not at fault for
the rough running and wet, fouled plugs.  I don't want to replace the fuel
pump just yet.  I am targeting the ignition first.  My question is:  Is it
normal for the rotor to move 5/8 of an inch when you twist it back and
fourth by hand?  A little while ago I replaced the cap and rotor on the car.
  When I started it up, the rotor broke off.  I got a new rotor that fit,
but I'm wondering if that breaking may have screwed up the distributor.

Thanks,
-Eli Collins

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