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Looks like I need a new cover also Ouch

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Why, are you sure those are cracks?  Many have that pattern and its actually from the casting process.  Clean it up and see if they are really cracks before condemning it.  The damage to the seal bore is cosmetic.
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yeah, I may just go ahead and use it. I don't really want to buy a new one unless I have to. I just want to get it on the road for now, then I may go back and overhaul/rebuild the whole thing later.

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Went to press the new dist gear on and the role pin hole doesn't line up with my distributor. Grrr Angry
I'm running a mallory unilite, I knoticed the old gear had an extra set of holes. Is this common? 


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Did you try turning it 180 deg. to see if it lines up that way ?
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Originally posted by amc67rogue amc67rogue wrote:

Did you try turning it 180 deg. to see if it lines up that way ?
 
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I hope it's alright to drill the dist shaft to fit the new gear? I took it to a mechanic/machinist thats what he is going to do.
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