I think I have some I can measure tomorrow, if I remember.

Sounds like they're trying to find a way to justify the problem, something like "enough of the shaft engages, so it's fine" despite the other issues.  Good original distributor vs theirs should be all that is needed.


Lawrenceville, GA

Can Someone tell me how much ( Length in Inches)  of the Oil Pump drive Shaft is actually inside the Distributor Shaft when assembled on the Engine. If you look at a used Shaft You can see the wear Mark on the Shaft. I am still discussing the Distributor Problem with Cardone Tech.

  

.I just got an email from Carcone  Tech Dept. "Our Stock is all good." Thanks for your Business. Now I don't know if they have corrected the Problem or are just going to ignore it and hope We  go away and stop bothering them. Not sure to whom the next Complaint goes to at Carcone. Maybe they just need a new Tape Measure in the Quality Control Dept!

  

Maybe that's why it's on Ebay as a resale. If U look at the Box it say's "Made in Mexico". Cardone's not taking responsibility if it Screws up your Motor because its too short. U are supposed to check Dimensions before installing.

  

That's an eBay auction. Not one of mine. I wonder if the seller is aware of the problems. Great way to get a buyer upset I'd imagine.

I don't think You have one of the Problem Units. Problem started about a Year ago. Cardone moved Production from US to Mexico about the same Time.I bought One about 14 Months ago which was US Production. It was fine .Is Your Shaft 6 inches from bottom of the Pad to the end of the Shaft? It will be very clear if its 1/4 Inch Shorter. The Instructions with new Rebuilt Units states very clearly to check New Unit against Original for Dimensions.

  

I have that unit.   It's worked 4 yrs in my truck without a hiccup.   The distributor gear is just a little higher on the shaft than a stock unit.  On mine the shaft is .100 shorter from the bottom of the gear to the end of the shaft.   Like I said,   4yrs running in my truck.   It's out currently because my block is getting bored.

Looks like. 30-2808 is Carcones #. Measure from under the Pad that sits on the Block when the Distributor is seated and the end of the Shaft. Needs to be 6". If its 5 3/4 its too short. Send it back. I noticed a Seal on that One where it sits in Block. Y Blocks don't use a Seal or Gasket there. Just Metal to Casting. I emailed Carcone Tech again Friday to ask if anything is being done to correct the Problem. See if I get a Response. 

  

Is this one of the offending units?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323231529274

I don't think Business Adverts are allowed on the Site. These Distributors are an interesting Option I guess. I have only seen the "Offshore" Aftermarket ones on Ebay. Pretty Pricey especially if all You want is a basic Distributor to Swap for the Loadomatic.