1982 sc distributor question

[dhanl82]

Hello,
I am in the process of disassembling my distributor - 0 237 304 016 for cleaning. I have measured the axial movement at .028, which I believe is in excess of specs.
I have read that originally there was a fiber washer somewhere that usually disintegrated, resulting in addition axial movement.
My question is where was the fiber washer originally located? I need to know so that when I replace it with a brass one now sold by Partsclassic as a replacement, where it goes. In addition, I would like to know any other tips regarding reducing the axial movement to spec - I have looked everywhere and have found numerous distributor parts diagrams but none showing the shim washers. There is zero lateral movement so I am not going to address the 2 brass bushings. Thanks in advance for your help.

Dave

[Trackrash]

This may help. Thanks to Draco.
Distributor Tune Up - Repair

[dhanl82]

Great info, thanks!

[HaroldMHedge]

I previously posted this in 83 sc distributor and should help you out. When I rebuilt my 87 Carrera distributor the fiber washer was on top and metal beneath.

Originally Posted by HaroldMHedge

TSB 78-04 lists an axial limit of 0.2 +/- 0.1 mm.

TSB 78-04







The Distributor Repair Kit, 1-237-010-007-INT, has the shims that are needed to rebuild a distributor but you need two of them to get two fiber (phelonic) washers.

83 SC Ignition Distributor Bushing Replacement has a good procedure on rebuilding the distributor.

It appears that Pelican no longer has the Bosch rebuild kit 1-237-010-007. VW Distributor Repair Kit 12118630239