Distributor Gasket?

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   I recently installed a new D.U.I. (HEI) distributor on my 1994 PCM engine.  When I took the old Pro-Tech "trigger" off, I did not notice any gasket between the trigger and the block.  I didn't think much about this and when I put the new D.U.I. unit on, I did not use a gasket.

I was chatting with a mechanic recently and he asked me if I used a gasket between the new distributor and the engine block.

That got me thinking...    (I know, thinking can be dangerous)

I did a quick search on NP and skidim.  I didn't see any distributor gaskets.  Is this something I should worry about?

JQ

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Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2859	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Distributor Gasket? Posted: January-16-2015 at 1:08am
	I recently installed a new D.U.I. (HEI) distributor on my 1994 PCM engine. When I took the old Pro-Tech "trigger" off, I did not notice any gasket between the trigger and the block. I didn't think much about this and when I put the new D.U.I. unit on, I did not use a gasket. I was chatting with a mechanic recently and he asked me if I used a gasket between the new distributor and the engine block. That got me thinking... (I know, thinking can be dangerous) I did a quick search on NP and skidim. I didn't see any distributor gaskets. Is this something I should worry about? JQ
	Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum

Gary S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gary S Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-16-2015 at 1:32am
	They use an O ring,I'd bet there was one already on it when you got it. If you don't remember one,it might be best to check just to ease your mind.
	69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport

JPASS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-17-2013 Location: Orlando Status: Offline Points: 2283	Post Options Post Reply Quote JPASS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-16-2015 at 8:41am
	JQ: both the old and new dizzy/trigger units had o-rings just below the flange........at least mine did. See the pics below:
	'92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique

Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2859	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-17-2015 at 10:25pm
	Just to be sure...I pulled the new D.U.I. unit and checked. Y'all are right: O-Ring was there just like JPASS shows. I admit that now I feel a little sheepish. JQ
	Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum

Gary S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gary S Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-17-2015 at 11:24pm
	Better safe than sorry though. If you'd have been out and it leaked,it might have ruined your day worring about why it's leaking
	69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport

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