92 Tempo GL Engine Idles High

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FORDEXPLO
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I recently installed a new distributor into my 92 Tempo GL.

The car was running fine before the installation, but now it doesn't want to go when I accelerate. Also, the engine idles very high, and the engine overheats as a result.

Does anybody have an idea what's causing the high idle and the poor acceleration?
Jul 12, 2006 at 9:13 AM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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Is that engine ovrhead cam??? Barring another sudden issue happening, most likely something is, was not 100% aligned when you inserted the distributor, maybe you should r & r the thing, make sure all your ducks are lined up in a row.. xometimes retarded timing will cause the engine to run hot,, or is it possible you left something in the engine compartment out of place, unhooked???
Jul 12, 2006 at 10:45 AM
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SKINNYGUY1981
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hi. have you tried changing the idle stop solenoid? i had the same problem with an 85 tempo. it would rev high and you just pounded the solenoid a couple of times and it would rev normally. try replacing that
Jul 16, 2006 at 5:33 AM
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