The tale of the $350.00 distributor

LOL I have seen worse believe it or not, the top thrust washer is definitely worn, but not that much, I do se a bend in the pic of the top of the dist shaft plate where the weights and springs mount but might just be the picture, but there is a plastic washer missing that covers the oil holes in the top of the distributor, it usually sits just about flush with the top bushing could be a PART of the issue also.


not sure where you are referring to about a plastic washer. There was some black gunk that cleaner and towels did not budge between the top thrust washer and where it meets the under side of the centrifugal weight plate. see the last photo in the group of photos. could that be the remnants of a plastic washer?