Originally Posted by
1950landy
The other thing to look at is the flanged pin that locks the sliding plate to the base plate. The pin can wear a grove on each side of the slot the pin moves in as the sliding plate rotates when the vacuum advance pulls it. If can cause the sliding plate to rock.
We have a winner!!
I took the base plate off this evening and this is exactly what's happened.
Both the slot and the flange on the end of the pin have worn, allowing the plate to tip over.
Wonder if base plates are available?
If not I'll look into those entire electronic module dizzies.
Dan
'14 Def 110
'75 Lightweight
'98 300Tdi Disco (gone)
'80 2Dr Rangie Classic (gone)
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