Distributor issue

1990 CHEVROLET TRUCK
999,999,999 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALBERT JR GAMEZ
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It turns on but wont stay on unless I two foot it. It started happening after I drove through a water puddle. Any options on what could be causing it?
Jun 6, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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If it is stumbling/ spitting/ backfiring it maybe that you got water in the distributor cap.
Pop the top off of the distributor cap and look for moisture If it is present use a can of WD-40 to wash it out (not the whole can!) Shake it out, does not have to be completely dry.

Reassemble and give it a try!

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