my 92 accord starting making a rubbing kind of sound under the hood. I
think I narrowed it down to the distributor. Took the cap off and
discovered the rotor was kind of sloppy fitting. Assumed it was worn and
replaced it and the cap. The new rotor also has some slop in it. I don't
ever remember it fitting that loosely. Any thoughts? I can literally
wobble it back and forth a 1/4 inch on the shaft. Did my distributor shaft
shrink!?! <grin>

 

"Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
news:470651e7$0$16470$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:

> my 92 accord starting making a rubbing kind of sound under the hood.
> I think I narrowed it down to the distributor. Took the cap off and
> discovered the rotor was kind of sloppy fitting. Assumed it was worn
> and replaced it and the cap. The new rotor also has some slop in it.
> I don't ever remember it fitting that loosely. Any thoughts? I can
> literally wobble it back and forth a 1/4 inch on the shaft. Did my
> distributor shaft shrink!?! <grin>
>
>
>


Is the /shaft/ wiggling?

Is the rotor aftermarket?

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

"Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
news:470651e7$0$16470$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:

> my 92 accord starting making a rubbing kind of sound under the hood.
> I think I narrowed it down to the distributor. Took the cap off and
> discovered the rotor was kind of sloppy fitting. Assumed it was worn
> and replaced it and the cap. The new rotor also has some slop in it.
> I don't ever remember it fitting that loosely. Any thoughts? I can
> literally wobble it back and forth a 1/4 inch on the shaft. Did my
> distributor shaft shrink!?! <grin>
>
>
>


Is the /shaft/ wiggling?

Is the rotor aftermarket?

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns99C07B50312Etegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
> news:470651e7$0$16470$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>
>> my 92 accord starting making a rubbing kind of sound under the hood.
>> I think I narrowed it down to the distributor. Took the cap off and
>> discovered the rotor was kind of sloppy fitting. Assumed it was worn
>> and replaced it and the cap. The new rotor also has some slop in it.
>> I don't ever remember it fitting that loosely. Any thoughts? I can
>> literally wobble it back and forth a 1/4 inch on the shaft. Did my
>> distributor shaft shrink!?! <grin>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Is the /shaft/ wiggling?
>
> Is the rotor aftermarket?
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

No, shaft is solid. Yes, it is aftermarket. Having my wife go to the
dealer today to get one. I thought I saw at some point over the years that
there were 2 different distributors. Guessing maybe I got the rotor for the
one I don't have and the shaft is smaller. I'll let you know what I find
out tonight with an OEM one. Thanks for the reply!

 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns99C07B50312Etegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
> news:470651e7$0$16470$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>
>> my 92 accord starting making a rubbing kind of sound under the hood.
>> I think I narrowed it down to the distributor. Took the cap off and
>> discovered the rotor was kind of sloppy fitting. Assumed it was worn
>> and replaced it and the cap. The new rotor also has some slop in it.
>> I don't ever remember it fitting that loosely. Any thoughts? I can
>> literally wobble it back and forth a 1/4 inch on the shaft. Did my
>> distributor shaft shrink!?! <grin>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Is the /shaft/ wiggling?
>
> Is the rotor aftermarket?
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

No, shaft is solid. Yes, it is aftermarket. Having my wife go to the
dealer today to get one. I thought I saw at some point over the years that
there were 2 different distributors. Guessing maybe I got the rotor for the
one I don't have and the shaft is smaller. I'll let you know what I find
out tonight with an OEM one. Thanks for the reply!

 

"Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in message
news:470a3527$0$20615$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>
> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns99C07B50312Etegger@207.14.116.130...
>> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
>> news:470651e7$0$16470$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>>
>>> my 92 accord starting making a rubbing kind of sound under the hood.
>>> I think I narrowed it down to the distributor. Took the cap off and
>>> discovered the rotor was kind of sloppy fitting. Assumed it was worn
>>> and replaced it and the cap. The new rotor also has some slop in it.
>>> I don't ever remember it fitting that loosely. Any thoughts? I can
>>> literally wobble it back and forth a 1/4 inch on the shaft. Did my
>>> distributor shaft shrink!?! <grin>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Is the /shaft/ wiggling?
>>
>> Is the rotor aftermarket?
>>
>> --
>> Tegger
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
> No, shaft is solid. Yes, it is aftermarket. Having my wife go to the
> dealer today to get one. I thought I saw at some point over the years
> that there were 2 different distributors. Guessing maybe I got the rotor
> for the one I don't have and the shaft is smaller. I'll let you know what
> I find out tonight with an OEM one. Thanks for the reply!
>

Was the aftermarket Rotor ... What a difference in rotors too!

It is still making a whining noise but not constantly. I am pretty sure it
is coming from the distributor. Could it be distributor bearings? Accord
has 254K miles on it.

 

"Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in message
news:470a3527$0$20615$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>
> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns99C07B50312Etegger@207.14.116.130...
>> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
>> news:470651e7$0$16470$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>>
>>> my 92 accord starting making a rubbing kind of sound under the hood.
>>> I think I narrowed it down to the distributor. Took the cap off and
>>> discovered the rotor was kind of sloppy fitting. Assumed it was worn
>>> and replaced it and the cap. The new rotor also has some slop in it.
>>> I don't ever remember it fitting that loosely. Any thoughts? I can
>>> literally wobble it back and forth a 1/4 inch on the shaft. Did my
>>> distributor shaft shrink!?! <grin>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Is the /shaft/ wiggling?
>>
>> Is the rotor aftermarket?
>>
>> --
>> Tegger
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
> No, shaft is solid. Yes, it is aftermarket. Having my wife go to the
> dealer today to get one. I thought I saw at some point over the years
> that there were 2 different distributors. Guessing maybe I got the rotor
> for the one I don't have and the shaft is smaller. I'll let you know what
> I find out tonight with an OEM one. Thanks for the reply!
>

Was the aftermarket Rotor ... What a difference in rotors too!

It is still making a whining noise but not constantly. I am pretty sure it
is coming from the distributor. Could it be distributor bearings? Accord
has 254K miles on it.

 

"Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
news:470b68b5$0$19658$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:


>>
>
> Was the aftermarket Rotor ... What a difference in rotors too!
>
> It is still making a whining noise but not constantly. I am pretty
> sure it is coming from the distributor. Could it be distributor
> bearings? Accord has 254K miles on it.
>
>
>


Aftermarket sucks. Only use OEM for ignition components.

How loud is the whining noise? These do have a history of bearing failure.
Remove the rotor (and leak cover under that) once more and look for red
rust dust.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

"Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
news:470b68b5$0$19658$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:


>>
>
> Was the aftermarket Rotor ... What a difference in rotors too!
>
> It is still making a whining noise but not constantly. I am pretty
> sure it is coming from the distributor. Could it be distributor
> bearings? Accord has 254K miles on it.
>
>
>


Aftermarket sucks. Only use OEM for ignition components.

How loud is the whining noise? These do have a history of bearing failure.
Remove the rotor (and leak cover under that) once more and look for red
rust dust.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns99C451AAE2016tegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
> news:470b68b5$0$19658$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>
>
>>>
>>
>> Was the aftermarket Rotor ... What a difference in rotors too!
>>
>> It is still making a whining noise but not constantly. I am pretty
>> sure it is coming from the distributor. Could it be distributor
>> bearings? Accord has 254K miles on it.
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Aftermarket sucks. Only use OEM for ignition components.
>
> How loud is the whining noise? These do have a history of bearing failure.
> Remove the rotor (and leak cover under that) once more and look for red
> rust dust.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

I did notice some reddish dust now that you mention it. Wasn't sure about
it when I saw it. Is that a sign of bearing failure?

 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns99C451AAE2016tegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
> news:470b68b5$0$19658$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>
>
>>>
>>
>> Was the aftermarket Rotor ... What a difference in rotors too!
>>
>> It is still making a whining noise but not constantly. I am pretty
>> sure it is coming from the distributor. Could it be distributor
>> bearings? Accord has 254K miles on it.
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Aftermarket sucks. Only use OEM for ignition components.
>
> How loud is the whining noise? These do have a history of bearing failure.
> Remove the rotor (and leak cover under that) once more and look for red
> rust dust.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

I did notice some reddish dust now that you mention it. Wasn't sure about
it when I saw it. Is that a sign of bearing failure?

 

"Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
news:470b7408$0$32564$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:

> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns99C451AAE2016tegger@207.14.116.130...
>> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
>> news:470b68b5$0$19658$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>>
>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Was the aftermarket Rotor ... What a difference in rotors too!
>>>
>>> It is still making a whining noise but not constantly. I am pretty
>>> sure it is coming from the distributor. Could it be distributor
>>> bearings? Accord has 254K miles on it.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Aftermarket sucks. Only use OEM for ignition components.
>>
>> How loud is the whining noise? These do have a history of bearing
>> failure. Remove the rotor (and leak cover under that) once more and
>> look for red rust dust.
>>
>>
>
> I did notice some reddish dust now that you mention it. Wasn't sure
> about it when I saw it. Is that a sign of bearing failure?
>
>
>


Sure is. Better replace that distributor quick. Or at least the housing
that contains the shaft.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

"Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
news:470b7408$0$32564$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:

> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns99C451AAE2016tegger@207.14.116.130...
>> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
>> news:470b68b5$0$19658$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>>
>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Was the aftermarket Rotor ... What a difference in rotors too!
>>>
>>> It is still making a whining noise but not constantly. I am pretty
>>> sure it is coming from the distributor. Could it be distributor
>>> bearings? Accord has 254K miles on it.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Aftermarket sucks. Only use OEM for ignition components.
>>
>> How loud is the whining noise? These do have a history of bearing
>> failure. Remove the rotor (and leak cover under that) once more and
>> look for red rust dust.
>>
>>
>
> I did notice some reddish dust now that you mention it. Wasn't sure
> about it when I saw it. Is that a sign of bearing failure?
>
>
>


Sure is. Better replace that distributor quick. Or at least the housing
that contains the shaft.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

Got my new distributor today. Any trick to installing it? Timing,
alignment?

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns99C454B2651B2tegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
> news:470b7408$0$32564$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>
>> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns99C451AAE2016tegger@207.14.116.130...
>>> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
>>> news:470b68b5$0$19658$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Was the aftermarket Rotor ... What a difference in rotors too!
>>>>
>>>> It is still making a whining noise but not constantly. I am pretty
>>>> sure it is coming from the distributor. Could it be distributor
>>>> bearings? Accord has 254K miles on it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Aftermarket sucks. Only use OEM for ignition components.
>>>
>>> How loud is the whining noise? These do have a history of bearing
>>> failure. Remove the rotor (and leak cover under that) once more and
>>> look for red rust dust.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I did notice some reddish dust now that you mention it. Wasn't sure
>> about it when I saw it. Is that a sign of bearing failure?
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Sure is. Better replace that distributor quick. Or at least the housing
> that contains the shaft.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

Got my new distributor today. Any trick to installing it? Timing,
alignment?

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns99C454B2651B2tegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
> news:470b7408$0$32564$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>
>> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns99C451AAE2016tegger@207.14.116.130...
>>> "Brian" <b.houghtby@eaglecrusher.com> wrote in
>>> news:470b68b5$0$19658$4c368faf@roadrunner.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Was the aftermarket Rotor ... What a difference in rotors too!
>>>>
>>>> It is still making a whining noise but not constantly. I am pretty
>>>> sure it is coming from the distributor. Could it be distributor
>>>> bearings? Accord has 254K miles on it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Aftermarket sucks. Only use OEM for ignition components.
>>>
>>> How loud is the whining noise? These do have a history of bearing
>>> failure. Remove the rotor (and leak cover under that) once more and
>>> look for red rust dust.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I did notice some reddish dust now that you mention it. Wasn't sure
>> about it when I saw it. Is that a sign of bearing failure?
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Sure is. Better replace that distributor quick. Or at least the housing
> that contains the shaft.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/