280ZX (S130) Forums Dedicated to 79-83 ZCars

Metal BB/pelet in the distributor

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-20-2010 | 02:34 PM
  #1  
280zx2by2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Haterade by da gallon!
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,306
From: Valdosta GA
Metal BB/pelet in the distributor

Where does the metal BB/pelet go in the distributor and what does it do? noticed it on my stator or whatever and plucked it off...

I think it might be the reason my car started running like isht after a while after I first cranked it.


Or it could have just been in my distributor for no reason, I just remember last time I messed with the dizzy there was a BB.

Last edited by 280zx2by2; 03-20-2010 at 03:35 PM.
Old 03-20-2010 | 04:33 PM
  #2  
NismoPick's Avatar
The Good Twin
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 20,639
From: Wild Wild West, UTAH!
Correct me if I'm wrong... but I think those are called "BALL BEARINGS".
Old 03-20-2010 | 05:52 PM
  #3  
280zx2by2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Haterade by da gallon!
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,306
From: Valdosta GA
Originally Posted by NismoPick
Correct me if I'm wrong... but I think those are called "BALL BEARINGS".
why is my distributor losing its bearings.

Is that even possible for them to leave the casing?
Old 03-20-2010 | 09:48 PM
  #4  
NismoPick's Avatar
The Good Twin
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 20,639
From: Wild Wild West, UTAH!
Yep...

It's been a long time since I've looked at an n/a dizzy, but I'm sure there's a bearing in the bottom to run the shaft... one of the retainers probably broke and allowed one of the inner ball bearings to pop out.

Or maybe a neighbor kid shot your car w/ a bb gun.

PS... bb's for guns are usually brass colored (or they used to be), while bearing ***** are silver.

Old 03-20-2010 | 09:54 PM
  #5  
280zx2by2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Haterade by da gallon!
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,306
From: Valdosta GA
Originally Posted by NismoPick
Yep...

It's been a long time since I've looked at an n/a dizzy, but I'm sure there's a bearing in the bottom to run the shaft... one of the retainers probably broke and allowed one of the inner ball bearings to pop out.

Or maybe a neighbor kid shot your car w/ a bb gun.

PS... bb's for guns are usually brass colored (or they used to be), while bearing ***** are silver.

funny thing is the neighbors were shooting at a peacock up in a tree yesterday next door. And there are silver zinc coated BB's too!

idk, ill find out soon if my dizzy stars shaking and squealing.
Old 03-21-2010 | 06:17 AM
  #6  
skib's Avatar
This facepalm's for you!
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,175
From: The Interwebs
wow dude.
Old 03-21-2010 | 10:06 AM
  #7  
thetremendousti's Avatar
w0rld's l0ngest m0t0rswap
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 676
From: Torrance, CA
Originally Posted by NismoPick
Correct me if I'm wrong... but I think those are called "BALL BEARINGS".
HAHAH HHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA

god nismo your too nice
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
alex90292
300ZX (Z31) Forums
4
03-28-2014 06:33 AM
datsun280zxt
280ZX (S130) Forums
3
10-18-2013 01:35 PM
GTH
280ZX (S130) Forums
10
05-12-2011 04:23 PM
repeatz
Wanted (WTB / WTT)
6
12-09-2010 12:54 PM



Quick Reply: Metal BB/pelet in the distributor



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:37 AM.