Re: Engine rattle

Posted by JeffM On 2008/12/20 22:43:43

I see. I just went and looked, too. Yep, the dashpot is on the driver's side rear of distributor. Therefore, if the rotor were to turn in direction of nipple, it would turn clockwise. Since, it is to turn opposite, it then turns counterclockwise, as you said.

Incidentally, the hose from manifold to dashpot is copper all the way, No taking it off and sucking air, etc. Any other way to test for vacuum?

Nevermind on the last question. I read back a few posts where it stated to place a rubber hose after disconnecting the steel one. I can do that, but I honestly don't want to for concern it will crack or kink. It could be very old and not to pliable.