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Re: More on dizzy bushings

To: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Subject: Re: More on dizzy bushings
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 13:13:26 -0700
Cc: Glen Byrns <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>, Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <200004271435.KAA21905@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Larry,
     What is Mr. Alexander's e-mail address?
Mike MacLean-60 sprite

Larry Macy wrote:

> According to the info I have gleaned in the last week. Yes. Getting the
> bushes out is not the problem. The problem is the bushes are fragile.
> Putting them back in takes a press. On top of which you need to pull the
> thing apart to determine if the shaft is worn as well. If yes then you
> need a new shaft as well. Was advised that to rebuild - send to a pro.
>
> There is a fellow, Lawrie Alexander, on the MG list that comes highly
> recommended. However, I just, this morning, got an email back from him
> that says they are back logged about 4 weeks. If you want his email - ask
> me.
>
> Larry
> Still trying to determine what to do about the 68 MGB points style dizzy
> in the Midget, get a new one, send for a rebuild, shoot the damn thing.
>
> At this exact moment in time 4/27/00 10:24 AM, grbyrns@ucdavis.edu made
> the profound statement:
>
> >I should have added in the first post that I have Crane Cams elec ign., with
> >a slotted plastic disc passing through an IR sensor instead of points.
> >Checking dwell is moot in this case.  I plan to check the timing
> >fluctuations with a light tonight.  There is definitely slop in the shaft.
> >Idle is good, high speed is great (that's the turbo talking) but the rpms
> >fluctuate noticeably when the throttle is held at about 3500 rpm.  Its about
> >a 500 rpm swing as it bounces up and down from ~3200 to 3700.
> >
> >How hard is it to rebuild a dizzy shaft/bushing?
> >
> >Regards,
> >Glen Byrns
> >'59 Bugeye
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
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