Wanted: Camshaft & Distributor

[johnross]

Are there any out there?

[Mylee]

Your local Honda dealer will no doubt help you. Other than that, I think you'll be very lucky second hand, as this is the Beats weak point. How about trying the Japanese auction sites or ask Bazza (Vtec Direct)

[johnross]

Yes, I realise it's a long shot but I have to try to avoid paying Honda prices!

Actually, all I need is the distributor drive gear that goes on the end of the camshaft (if I can fit it)!!! and new bearings for the distributor (if the bearings are changeable)!!!

[Mylee]

http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u26703806
http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g61849270

[johnross]

Thanks for the links. How did you manage to locate them? and how do you translate them? - John.

[Mylee]

Looks like the first item has finished already. Use www.bablefish.com for translation.
Use Oz's search from his Beat website http://members.lycos.co.uk/ozsamurai/InformationPages/softtop.htm
click on the link on the right 'Japanese Yahoo! Auction Link' this shows you all things Beat :D
There are a couple of ways you can buy, although do read how they work as they can work out expensive. Juno (http://www.bid-service.jp) or Rinkya (http://www.rinkya.com)

[LawrenceHarding]

Yes, I realise it's a long shot but I have to try to avoid paying Honda prices!

Actually, all I need is the distributor drive gear that goes on the end of the camshaft (if I can fit it)!!! and new bearings for the distributor (if the bearings are changeable)!!!

When we had a similar problem our dealer advised that the gear is not available separately. I imagine it has to be positioned with some accuracy so the timing can be set correctly.

[johnross]

Yes I can imagine it is not available seperately :-( but the positioning should not be a problem, there is no keying and the distributor can be positioned to suit the timing.

[marcair]

If someone, locally, has a correct cam shaft and willing to loan for duplication purposes, pursue. If this is a frequent issue, have the machine shop fab a small lot of the ring gears. Likely done by cnc program. The cost is in the set-up, not the repetition. Thus, lowering individual costs. I bought alot of spare parts last year -'just in case'. Now though, thinking, if I blow the OEM engine, I'll entertain a Hyabusa or ? powerplant. I'll post the spares - or bring some on over on my next business trip.

[mat2]

Heres the dizzy thats for sale

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/matthecat/DSC00163.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/matthecat/DSC00164.jpg

[johnross]

Thanks for the images, however I have just sold the Beat (non-running)!!! So I no longer have a requirement. What shall I get now for roof-down transport? Thanks anyway, John.