Pickup Coil interference / binding

[coolpup32]

Hey all, been working on my 76 k10.... recently patched rust in the firewall and cowl area, repainted engine etc. when i put it all back together it wouldnt start... no spark. i rebuilt the distributor, pickup coil, IGN module, coil, now she runs again.

When i installed the new pickup coil, i couldnt freely rotate the distributor, the pointy bits on the shaft were bumping on the pointy bits of the pickup.... so i took the pointy bit off the old pickup and re-installed... same deal, so i loosened the 3 bolts and tried to center it so it wouldnt interfere but i was unable to, so i just re-installed the distributor, works fine but of course it's making a terrible sound.

Anyone seen that? should i just let it wear-in or disassemble and file / grind ?

as always thanks!

 

[SquareRoot]

You must have mismatched parts. Got to love the quality control of cheap Chinese crap these days. I don't know that letting it wear in by destruction is a sound approach? I'm happy your not swapping camshafts. Lol

 

[coolpup32]

yea, i thought replacing with the old ring would help, but it's just not quite centered. there's a little slop if i loosen the bolts but i just cant align it so it doesnt 'bump' ... with a firm twist you can overcome the interference, so i dont think i big enough piece could break off and destroy the dist. but i guess anything is possible