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Intermediate gear on 1956 Dodge 315
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dougruffner
Posted 2015-01-03 3:36 PM (#466579)
Subject: Intermediate gear on 1956 Dodge 315



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Location: Omaha, NE		After studying a Chilton's repair manual and experimenting with a distributor, I think I have the intermediate gear timed correctly. The engine is set to fire on number 1 (TDC), the distributor vacuum advance is pointing to the passenger side, and the distributor rotor is pointing to number 1 as shown on the attached Chilton's image. The slot in the intermediate gear is at 11:00/5:00 looking down and rearward. Can someone verify that I am correct?
Also, does anyone have experience with the replacement intermediate gear and shaft from HotHeads Research? I bought a set, and it comes with a roll pin that appears to be much less robust than the original. I have an original that is in good shape. Should I use it instead?

Thanks!



(Chilton's 1954-1963 c.1971 p.242.jpg)



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Mopar1
Posted 2015-01-04 10:31 AM (#466646 - in reply to #466579)
Subject: Re: Intermediate gear on 1956 Dodge 315



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Location: N.W. Fla.		As long as the rotor points @ #1 when the engine is on #1 on the firing cycle, & the dizzy has room to be adjusted, all is good!
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Mopar1
Posted 2015-01-04 10:32 AM (#466647 - in reply to #466579)
Subject: Re: Intermediate gear on 1956 Dodge 315



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Location: N.W. Fla.		If you feel the OEM pin is better & fits right why not?
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dougruffner
Posted 2015-01-05 8:49 AM (#466734 - in reply to #466579)
Subject: Re: Intermediate gear on 1956 Dodge 315



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Location: Omaha, NE		A couple of people I talked to said they don't worry about timing the intermediate gear, but it determines the location of the rotor. I guess they just move the plug wires around on the cap to make things work. I wanted it to be right by the repair manual. Thanks for your comments.
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Mopar1
Posted 2015-01-05 10:17 AM (#466739 - in reply to #466734)
Subject: Re: Intermediate gear on 1956 Dodge 315



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dougruffner - 2015-01-05 7:49 AM

A couple of people I talked to said they don't worry about timing the intermediate gear, but it determines the location of the rotor. I guess they just move the plug wires around on the cap to make things work..
That's true, but, If there's a chance someone else might have to work on the engine, or if #1 is marked on the cap, then using that as #1 is best.
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