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tx84nautique 
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 Topic: Distributor replacement rh 351wPosted: May-07-2018 at 3:03pm |
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I am looking for advice on the best option for replacement of the original and worn out distributor set-up on my 1984 Ski Nautique 2001 w/ 351w right hand rotation. The PCM # is PRD WR R10.
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KENO
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Posted: May-07-2018 at 3:55pm |
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Here's a link to a thread with distributor info
There are choices but not a lot for Reverse Rotation 351w's link |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-07-2018 at 4:33pm |
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John,
What's worn out? The bushings? Consider rebuilding it. If you don't want to mess with it, there are shops that do rebuilds. |
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Gary S
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Posted: May-07-2018 at 5:53pm |
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Not worth sending to someone to rebuild Pete. There are nos Prestolite ones on eBay for around 65 bucks
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Posted: May-07-2018 at 5:55pm |
Gary, Good to know. Are they NOS? Then all that's probably needed is a gear change for the RR. |
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Gary S
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Posted: May-07-2018 at 6:46pm |
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Yes.
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Duane in Indy
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Posted: May-07-2018 at 7:02pm |
Do able gear swap but not really a plug and play type deal. You just need to be very careful on gear placement and drilling of the split pin hole. Easier on a milling machine. |
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Keep it as original as YOU want it
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Gary S
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Posted: May-07-2018 at 9:02pm |
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: May-08-2018 at 1:33am |
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My personal favorite:
DUI Link SKU: M35820RRRD Category: Marine Distributors (Yes, KENO this is for the RED distributor) JQ |
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2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
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Posted: May-08-2018 at 3:53pm |
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Thanks.
I think i'm going to go w the DUI as well. Did you run into any fit or install issues? |
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Posted: May-08-2018 at 5:39pm |
Most don't have issues, it's a real tight fit for everyone though. A few people have had fit problems like the one in the link for mysterious reasons link |
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Posted: May-08-2018 at 10:43pm |
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I ordered my DUI distributor from Summit Racing. The first one was very slightly bent. When I installed the unit, it would "walk" back-and-forth ever so slightly. I pulled it off and got a new one from Summit. Installation was very easy. If you have the factory OEM intake manifold, there should be no fitment issues. Some intake manifolds may require the use of a shim washer. You don't want the distributor to be "bottomed out" against the cam shaft gear.
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KENO
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Posted: May-09-2018 at 12:20am |
You're mixing up your engines JQ.  A Ford 351 distributor doesn't mount in or through the manifold .It goes into the block and doesn't use a spacer like a Chevy does to set gear height. You have to move the gear, at least that's the right way for a 351 The link in my previous post was about fitment issues with the stock manifold. The issue is clearance with the thermostat housing and the hose to the left exhaust manifold. Why some people have a problem is let's say .................a mystery |
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: May-10-2018 at 12:43am |
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You're right, KENO. My bad. I had GM small-block on the brain. My little 351W is the first "blue oval" I've worked on in a long time...
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