I pulled my factory distributor apart that I remove from the car late last year due to the shaft seal leaking. I bought a remanufactured replacement and set the ignition timing just to get by. The distributor I bought was super cheap and I wanted to only use it temporarily until I could rebuild the factory one. Today when I took it apart the seal came out stuck to the shaft. The shaft is also burnt and I can feel some damage. Not a lot. I think I could get by with cleaning it up with some emery paper but before I waste my time I wanted to get some opinions or previous experiences from you guys.
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I had that seal for about a year now. It's hard to say but I'm sure I could find out.
Is it wrong or what? Wouldn't be the first mistake I've made.
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Here you go. It appears to fit correctly. Everything seems correct... Been since November since I bought it.
Last edited by H311RA151N; 08-14-2017, 07:07 PM.
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That shaft looks like it cleaned up well enough.
Djender, I was also under that impression for a long time however did see the part number pop up around here at some point. I don't know who had it but my best guess would have been you. Guess not. The funny thing is looks like that set has both the easy to find o ring and the other.Last edited by cb7 calling; 08-14-2017, 08:03 PM.......father in law has it back again. Time to shine
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I agree with F22Chris, I would use something a lot finer; you don't want that surface eating up the inside diameter of your purdy new seal.
It might be too big, but when I try to clean up shafts I mount them in my drill (if I can) and use up to 1500 grit with some oil on it. Then clean it real well.
Take a good look at the internal wires; the last one I tried to do this to had all sorts of cracks in the wiring insulation. I replaced the whole thing.90 LX 4dr 5 spd 396,014 (sold 1/1/2022) - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450
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Originally posted by cb7 calling View PostThat shaft looks like it cleaned up well enough.
Djender, I was also under that impression for a long time however did see the part number pop up around here at some point. I don't know who had it but my best guess would have been you. Guess not. The funny thing is looks like that set has both the easy to find o ring and the other.Originally posted by Mishakol129Do not disrespect my intelligence. I am the smartest person I know : )
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Originally posted by dj_ender View PostI, and most of this forum, have always been under the impression that the inner seal wasnt available from Honda.
Originally posted by dj_ender View PostWe've known about the NOK #, but not the specific number for an OEM replacement. Yes, I know NOK is an OEM manufacturer.
Ok, so I see what the seller did. They threw a NOK BH3888-E seal in a genuine Honda 30110-PA1-732 bag and heat sealed one end. 30110-PA1-732 is a part number for the o-ring.
In the listing it was Brand: WD express. Not Genuine Honda. http://www.ebay.com/itm/DISTRIBUTOR-...item283062bd8b
Originally posted by cb7 calling View PostThat shaft looks like it cleaned up well enough.
Djender, I was also under that impression for a long time however did see the part number pop up around here at some point. I don't know who had it but my best guess would have been you. Guess not. The funny thing is looks like that set has both the easy to find o ring and the other.
Originally posted by F22Chris View PostI say run it. I'd hit it with something finer, but it looks good to me.
Originally posted by fleetw00d View PostI agree with F22Chris, I would use something a lot finer; you don't want that surface eating up the inside diameter of your purdy new seal.
It might be too big, but when I try to clean up shafts I mount them in my drill (if I can) and use up to 1500 grit with some oil on it. Then clean it real well.
Take a good look at the internal wires; the last one I tried to do this to had all sorts of cracks in the wiring insulation. I replaced the whole thing.
I've had that issue before. Brittle wires.
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