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Title: distribter gear pin sheared off
Post by: steven c on October 06, 2016, 07:15:52 PM
On the T-3 I'm trying to get running ( it did briefly)the rivet that holds on the gear sheared off when I hit the starter. First gustion what would be a good replacement for the pin, the one that is on it is peaned on both sides like a rivet. Second why?
Title: Re: distribter gear pin sheared off
Post by: jacksonracingcomau on October 06, 2016, 07:29:47 PM
Happens
Permanent answer is roll pin, like the one that holds spacer/ shims on same shaft
I think it is 1/8" diameter, I bought a 2 inch long one, cut down to use
Careful tapping sets it in, take your time


Orig was soft rivet, lasted well but not long enough, hard pin forever
Title: Re: distribter gear pin sheared off
Post by: steven c on October 06, 2016, 08:26:53 PM
 That's what I used on my Eldo with the Convert motor. I was just wondering if they are soft and meant t to split  to save the gear.
Title: Re: distribter gear pin sheared off
Post by: JoeW on October 07, 2016, 09:30:27 AM
The bearings in the distributor my be bad. Here is the part number and size 28x12x8 6001rs
Title: Re: distribter gear pin sheared off
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 07, 2016, 04:02:00 PM
The bearings in the distributor my be bad. Here is the part number and size 28x12x8 6001rs

 :thumb: If you go in to replace the bearings, replace the o-rings on the shaft as well. They are the same o-ring that's used on the cylinder studs.

If you need some roll pins and o-rings, I'll send you some.
Title: Re: distribter gear pin sheared off
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on October 07, 2016, 04:23:13 PM
:thumb: If you go in to replace the bearings, replace the o-rings on the shaft as well. They are the same o-ring that's used on the cylinder studs.

If you need some roll pins and o-rings, I'll send you some.

McMaster Carr motorcycle supply strikes again.  :smiley: I have a more than lifetime supply of M8 and M10 Orings..
Title: Re: distribter gear pin sheared off
Post by: steven c on October 07, 2016, 05:59:09 PM
 Got a roll pin at the hardware store, no signs of bad bearing so I think I'm all set, just have to find those two rubber plugs that the wires go through wish somehow disappeared under my work bench.....
 I found out why it sheared, you can't use a long screw for the condenser....
Title: Re: distribter gear pin sheared off
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on October 08, 2016, 10:42:05 AM
Got a roll pin at the hardware store, no signs of bad bearing so I think I'm all set, just have to find those two rubber plugs that the wires go through wish somehow disappeared under my work bench.....
 I found out why it sheared, you can't use a long screw for the condenser....

Ahh, always good to find the reason.. :thumb: