Bent Shaft on New D.U.I. Distributor?

I installed my new D.U.I. distributor as part of my retro-fit project on my 1994 SNOB. The old Pro-Tech trigger came out easily and the new D.U.I. unit went in OK.

I had the all plugs out no wires hooked up yet. I wanted to make sure that the new distributor was operating properly. So, I cranked the motor over and watched the rotor spin.

To my annoyance, the distributor rocked back and forth when turning. It looks to me like a bent shaft. I pulled the new D.U.I. and put the old trigger back in. No rocking when cranking. I did a quick search on Google and there are others who have expressed similar problems. A bent shaft will eat the cam gear.

OK - now I'm starting to get really annoyed. I was hoping to have the project buttoned-up by the weekend...

JQ

Rob,
Put the DUI in the vise and then check it with the dial indicator to see where it's bent.

Rob,
Hopefully you did buy the marine version.

8122pbrainard wrote: Rob, Hopefully you did buy the marine version.

   Yup. Marine Distributor. Ford 351W/5.8 Small-Block. Standard (LH) rotation.   7,000 rpm model. Red.

Perhaps I should have specified the "straight shaft" model...

Replacement distributor has not arrived.    I was hoping to have the boat completely back together before the end of the Thanksgiving holiday. I will post a few pix when it's installed.

I the mean time, I'm painting the exhaust manifolds and risers today.

JQ