superhog88
went to test fit distributor in engine after rebuild bottom of distributor housing is hitting the cam gear
stock distibutor w/ mallory unlite conversion
plated timing cover from bulltear
new cam and distributor gears
tufcj
My 2 thoughts are do you have the cover alignment dowels in the block, and do you have a gasket under the dizzy base?
How much contact is there?
Bob
tufcj
superhog88
Dowels in place no gasket about .150
jeepsr4ever
So the distributor is sitting down too far?
73hornut
Try an "O" ring for a gasket. Don't over tighten.