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Delco-Remey Distributor cam replacement #476519 11/29/22 10:45 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 654 Likes: 3 Oregon J Franklin OP Oil Can Mechanic
OP J Franklin Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 654 Likes: 3 Oregon	The cam in my D-R distributor has rust pits. Will I have to replace the whole shaft or is there a fix? J Franklin

Re: Delco-Remey Distributor cam replacement J Franklin #476521 11/30/22 12:38 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	I would guess that you will need to replace the complete distributor because the shaft (as well as the distributor) only fits a 1936. Gene Schneider

Re: Delco-Remey Distributor cam replacement J Franklin #476523 11/30/22 01:49 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 654 Likes: 3 Oregon J Franklin OP Oil Can Mechanic
OP J Franklin Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 654 Likes: 3 Oregon	I see, would an electronic conversion work with my distributor? I was also wondering if anybody had ever reground their cam. Last edited by J Franklin; 11/30/22 01:53 AM. J Franklin

Re: Delco-Remey Distributor cam replacement J Franklin #476528 11/30/22 10:25 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,469 Likes: 48 Columbia, MO 35Mike ChatMaster - 3,000
35Mike ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,469 Likes: 48 Columbia, MO	I think I have a used distributor for 1936, if that will help. Mike 573 864 6539 direct email is below ml.russell1936@gmail.com Many miles of happy motoring

Re: Delco-Remey Distributor cam replacement J Franklin #476531 11/30/22 02:16 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 654 Likes: 3 Oregon J Franklin OP Oil Can Mechanic
OP J Franklin Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 654 Likes: 3 Oregon	Thank you Mike, I will explore the electronic ignition path right now since it will eliminate the pitted cam and points. J Franklin

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