I have to replace the distributor cap and rotor button about every 6 months keeps firing out.
I think the timing is not advancing when I get on it
Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 AT 2:28 PM
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Put dielectric grease on rotor and dist cap metal points
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Friday, December 4th, 2015 AT 8:04 AM
JEFF29627
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Thank you I will try
What do you think will cause it the timing advance not to work.
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Friday, December 4th, 2015 AT 11:41 AM
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Ng is controlled by computer not dist. If you are having a problem with hesitation etc. Check for movement in rotor if it moves then the gear is probably bad on bottom of dist. And you'll need another dist. If it's another problem scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge 60-66 psi. Auto parts rent gauge
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Friday, December 4th, 2015 AT 12:18 PM
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New distribute and fuel pump 65 psi.
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Friday, December 4th, 2015 AT 1:39 PM
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I take this thing doesn't run now. Have you checked fuses underhood? As well as scanned for codes. The dist will have to be timed by a pro with a scanner as you won't be able to get it done correctly. If it doesn't start try another key as it may be a security issue. Or if you have replaced parts like igintiion switch a pro will have mate it to the security system.
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Friday, December 4th, 2015 AT 3:05 PM
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Starts right up and runs good but if I get on it it starts skipping
Like the timing is off. I had a shop time it with a hand held. But it still fire out cap and rotor.
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Friday, December 4th, 2015 AT 3:26 PM
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Timing has to done by a scanner that a pro uses. No other correct way scan for codes auto parts can do it.
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Friday, December 4th, 2015 AT 3:52 PM
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Chevy dealer. But they can't tell me why it's skipping
Thanks for your advice