matchbox dizzy swap help

[Nas]

74 620 w/ L18.

im in the middle of a matchbox dizzy swap.

i found that distributor shafts are different on distributors.

the original has a key slot at the end, and the a series matchbox distributor has a smooth end.

 

what to do now?

cut a slot into the a series?

swap the shafts?

 

heres a link to the pic for caparison.

[hang_510]

the a series matchbox distributor has a smooth end.

 

what to do now?

 

heres a link to the pic for caparison.

doubt that an A series will swap to an L series...

 

pix are marked private

[Pumpkn210]

Im up here helpin with this and the dizzys are the same cept for the notch in the shaft!

 

They are identical bodys and the dimensions are the same!

 

Pic unlocked!

[datzenmike]

I thought the A series had a gear on the end of it. That's how it's driven and not by a slot.

 

In the long run it's probably best to swap the shaft. Assuming it is identical inside.

[hang_510]

intresting...

 

options:

1) cut a slot. (they are 180* off correct?)

 

2) if the shaft cans be swapped :cool:

 

3) L series dizzy :(

 

4)

Im up here helpin with this

apparently NOT! :rofl:

[Nas]

I thought the A series had a gear on the end of it. That's how it's driven and not by a slot.

 

Correct!

But if you take the gear off the A-series, and the sleve from the others shaft(as in pic) You will notice the only difference is the slot!

Should be able to make a slot, off center of coarse.

[Pumpkn210]

intresting...

 

options:

1) cut a slot. (they are 180* off correct?)

 

2) if the shaft cans be swapped :cool:

 

3) L series dizzy :(

 

4) Punch me in the FACE!

apparently NOT! :rofl:

More help than you :P

[hang_510]

:rofl:

#4 it is!

 

 

sounds like you 2 will be swapping shafts then... :blink:

[datzenmike]

Perhaps a proper application of an angle grinder and a thick disc.

 

 

 

Sounds like you 2 will be swapping shafts then... :blink:

 

Ha ha ha Fuck me Brian you're a funny guy. Coming to Canby to make me laugh???

[Pumpkn210]

:rofl:

#4 it is!

 

 

sounds like you 2 will be swapping shafts then... :blink:

Prolly gonna Grinder a slot into the shaft of the new one ;)

 

Even if we could swap the shafts, thats alot of work!

[hang_510]

Prolly gonna Grinder a slot into the shaft of the new one ;)

:thumbup:

 

esp a good idea if the gear will go back on (in the event it didnt work)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

goin home now, GL!

[Pumpkn210]

Perhaps a proper application of an angle grinder and a thick disc.

Sounds like a Winner!

[banzai510(hainz)]

1)Get a L series matchbox

 

2) punch out that roll pin and swap the (ends worm gear/slot end), if it can work

 

 

Gringing a slot is cheezy and can introced slop and a variation of the timming.

This is not going to come out good. also the timming plate is 180- off. But I guess you can swap the mount also

 

if you had the L seires one this would be done in 15-20mins

[Pumpkn210]

1)Get a L series matchbox

 

2) punch out that roll pin and swap the (ends worm gear/slot end), if it can work

 

 

Gringing a slot is cheezy and can introced slop and a variation of the timming.

This is not going to come out good. also the timming plate is 180- off. But I guess you can swap the mount also

 

if you had the L seires one this would be done in 15-20mins

The pin is out and the ends are off in the pic!

 

If done right there will be no slop!

 

And if your putting in your own slot you can put it in 180 out!

[mklotz70]

swapping the shafts is fairly easy after you have the roll pin out. Speaking of the roll pin....if you're going to attempt to grind your own slot....don't forget to pay attention to where the roll pin goes on the A series dizzy....it could be pointing in a different direction. If you grind the slot to line up with the rotor and the pin is off...the slot and the drive tangs on the coupler will not line up.

[Pumpkn210]

The coupler for the L is just a sleve so its orentation souldnt be a problem!

 

The only prollem I can forsee is if the dizzy has the room (when mounted 180 out) for adjustment of the timing.

[mklotz70]

..hhmm....I vaguely remember that the center of the motor side couple has a recess where the shaft would hit.....so that just the tangs on the outer couple hit.....so it won't matter where the roll pin hole is, just how the rotor lines up with the coupler?

[Pumpkn210]

Yes, I only wonder if the vacume advance would be in the way for timing adj!

[mklotz70]

You can always put the body where you want it and then plug the wires in accordingly.....within 90deg increments that is.

[Pumpkn210]

Verry Extremely True!

[Nas]

Hmmm...Im starting to think we may be able to pull this off

[Pumpkn210]

What you got planned for Sat?

[Nas]

i plan on taking care of this!

[Pumpkn210]

On sat afternoon right?

 

ElmerFudPucker and I plan on comin up then, and takin care of buisness!

 

Then we can make a Bitchen' A to L Matchbox Swap How To Thread!

[elmerfudpucker]

I want to come but it looks like the family had other plans for me, if I can get in and out of there Ill be there.