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Jonny Quest
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Posted: January-16-2015 at 1:08am |
I recently installed a new D.U.I. (HEI) distributor on my 1994 PCM engine. When I took the old Pro-Tech "trigger" off, I did not notice any gasket between the trigger and the block. I didn't think much about this and when I put the new D.U.I. unit on, I did not use a gasket.
I was chatting with a mechanic recently and he asked me if I used a gasket between the new distributor and the engine block. That got me thinking... (I know, thinking can be dangerous) I did a quick search on NP and skidim. I didn't see any distributor gaskets. Is this something I should worry about? JQ |
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Gary S
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They use an O ring,I'd bet there was one already on it when you got it. If you don't remember one,it might be best to check just to ease your mind.
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JPASS
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JQ: both the old and new dizzy/trigger units had o-rings just below the flange........at least mine did. See the pics below:
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'92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique
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Jonny Quest
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Just to be sure...I pulled the new D.U.I. unit and checked. Y'all are right: O-Ring was there just like JPASS shows. I admit that now I feel a little sheepish.
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Gary S
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Better safe than sorry though. If you'd have been out and it leaked,it might have ruined your day worring about why it's leaking
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