what is the kdp where is it what does it do and can i do away with it

 

if you have a first gen its not as much of a concern and it is located in the timing case. the pin falls out and falls into the gears and destroys everything. hope this helps

 

Theres a thread in the sticky if your concerned. its titled fixing your kdp for cheap or something like that.

 

Why is it not as much of a concern if you have a first gen?

 

Is there any way to check whether it's been fixed without taking everything apart?

 

nope. gotta take the cover off and look at it

 

ok i'll check it out thanks

 

I got lucky and I know the original owner and he did the fix in 1995, I also know the kid i bought it from a few years latter and he has not had the cover off. Iam planning on a teardown just to make sure every thing is OK.

 

Could someone tell me why its not as much of a concern if you have a first gen?

 

i believe that was sarcasm, all 12v's are prone to the problem