distributor question

dragnazz5.0

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how can you tell if a distributor is bad or going bad? my car runs alright, but it just seems like there is always a miss. is always been there ever since i got the car and ive changed everything except the distributor. new coil, wires, cap, rotor, tfi module, and plugs. it idles fine and drives fine, but when i really get on it there isnt that smooth 5.0 exhaust sound, it sounds like its missing really bad. its not detonation because the timing is set at 10*. id just like a little input from anyone who has had a similar problem. thanks

 

HISSIN50

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ECU, the 94-95 guys get the miss from the PIP often. Here is the only thing I know to do (if the issue is not felt while stationary, where a CBT might reveal something).

I would remove the cap and spray elec contact cleaner around the PIP components. Sometimes dirt and dust builds up and can cause a miss of sorts.

Good luck.

 

dragnazz5.0

My "0" key d0esn't w0rk, s0 I have t0 use the zer0

Nov 19, 2005

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Feb 18, 2006

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sorry to sound like a newb but whats the pip?

 

dragnazz5.0

My "0" key d0esn't w0rk, s0 I have t0 use the zer0

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alright nevermind...i know what youre talking about. the distributor in the car has like 215k miles on it...so im sure it is dirty

 

HISSIN50

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Wow, it might be time to replace the PIP/stator given the miles. The PIP is cheap but it can be a pain to play with the gear. Some folks opt for a LLT reman'd dizzy instead.

Good luck.

 

dragnazz5.0

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ill probably just buy a new one. maybe a msd billet one

 

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Sounds like a plan and is what I would do too. If you grab the mainshaft in the dizzy, I think it might have some play in it (there is only one bushing supporting the shaft). That can play lots of games with the PIP. Ergo replacement sounds cool.

 

dragnazz5.0

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now i just need to decide which distributor to get. thanks again

 

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dragnazz5.0 said:

now i just need to decide which distributor to get. thanks again

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One with a round top, a shaft and a gear on the end.

Good luck and let us know whatcha get and how you likey.

 

dragnazz5.0

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haha, alright will do

 

dragnazz5.0

My "0" key d0esn't w0rk, s0 I have t0 use the zer0

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mooresville, nc

Feb 19, 2006

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im thinking about getting that procomp ebay distributor. i mean, how bad can they be? im sure its 100% better than the one ive got in the car

edit: just bought it, i hope its worth a damn. ill let you know how it looks and works