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. 

  

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.

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.

  

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.

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.

  

.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!

  

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 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

They sent Me a Picture showing the Dimensions that their 30-2808 is supposed to be. Its the same as original with the exception of the 1/4 inch short on the Bottom. Problem is the Dimensions in their Sample Picture do NOT match the Distributor I received and then returned. I would really like to get them to take this seriously and fix the Problem. They are really the only Source for Stock Type replacement Y Block Distributors. If We can't use One of theirs what are We supposed to use unless You want to spend a lot more Money for the new Aftermarket One's? I have requested that they send Me picture with 2 other Dimensions. Pad to bottom of the Gear and Pad to end of Shaft.

  

Better late than never, hopefully.  I have 3 to measure.  All engage the distributor by about 3/8" from the tip but the taper of the tip is about 1/8" so that is 1/4" of effective engagement.


Lawrenceville, GA