new distributor Q
03-05-2005, 03:19 PM
#1
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new distributor Q
Hi all.
A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
wouldn't start.
Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
backfire too.
Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
Thanks all,
Dave Lee
A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
wouldn't start.
Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
backfire too.
Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
Thanks all,
Dave Lee
03-05-2005, 03:19 PM
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Re: new distributor Q
Sorry, it's a 95 yj, 4 cylinder.
"Dave Lee" <daveleejd@***.net> wrote in message
news:jvoWd.47933$7z6.5546@lakeread04...
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap &
> rotor, wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to
> start, then wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a
> small backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
>
"Dave Lee" <daveleejd@***.net> wrote in message
news:jvoWd.47933$7z6.5546@lakeread04...
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap &
> rotor, wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to
> start, then wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a
> small backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
>
03-05-2005, 03:19 PM
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Re: new distributor Q
Sorry, it's a 95 yj, 4 cylinder.
"Dave Lee" <daveleejd@***.net> wrote in message
news:jvoWd.47933$7z6.5546@lakeread04...
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap &
> rotor, wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to
> start, then wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a
> small backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
>
"Dave Lee" <daveleejd@***.net> wrote in message
news:jvoWd.47933$7z6.5546@lakeread04...
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap &
> rotor, wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to
> start, then wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a
> small backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
>
03-05-2005, 03:19 PM
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Re: new distributor Q
Sorry, it's a 95 yj, 4 cylinder.
"Dave Lee" <daveleejd@***.net> wrote in message
news:jvoWd.47933$7z6.5546@lakeread04...
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap &
> rotor, wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to
> start, then wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a
> small backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
>
"Dave Lee" <daveleejd@***.net> wrote in message
news:jvoWd.47933$7z6.5546@lakeread04...
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap &
> rotor, wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to
> start, then wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a
> small backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
>
03-05-2005, 03:35 PM
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Re: new distributor Q
It is worth checking. When #1 piston is on TDC on the compression
stroke, the rotor will point just past where #1 plug wire should be on
the cap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
stroke, the rotor will point just past where #1 plug wire should be on
the cap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
03-05-2005, 03:35 PM
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Re: new distributor Q
It is worth checking. When #1 piston is on TDC on the compression
stroke, the rotor will point just past where #1 plug wire should be on
the cap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
stroke, the rotor will point just past where #1 plug wire should be on
the cap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
03-05-2005, 03:35 PM
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Re: new distributor Q
It is worth checking. When #1 piston is on TDC on the compression
stroke, the rotor will point just past where #1 plug wire should be on
the cap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
stroke, the rotor will point just past where #1 plug wire should be on
the cap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
03-05-2005, 04:59 PM
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Re: new distributor Q
Hi Dave,
You've been fighting this since February first, I would take it to
anyone with an oscilloscope, and they'll tell you what it is in about
ten seconds: http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg I can feel a
loose wire at the coil that fires every time it opens.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
You've been fighting this since February first, I would take it to
anyone with an oscilloscope, and they'll tell you what it is in about
ten seconds: http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg I can feel a
loose wire at the coil that fires every time it opens.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
03-05-2005, 04:59 PM
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Re: new distributor Q
Hi Dave,
You've been fighting this since February first, I would take it to
anyone with an oscilloscope, and they'll tell you what it is in about
ten seconds: http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg I can feel a
loose wire at the coil that fires every time it opens.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
You've been fighting this since February first, I would take it to
anyone with an oscilloscope, and they'll tell you what it is in about
ten seconds: http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg I can feel a
loose wire at the coil that fires every time it opens.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
03-05-2005, 04:59 PM
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Re: new distributor Q
Hi Dave,
You've been fighting this since February first, I would take it to
anyone with an oscilloscope, and they'll tell you what it is in about
ten seconds: http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg I can feel a
loose wire at the coil that fires every time it opens.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee
You've been fighting this since February first, I would take it to
anyone with an oscilloscope, and they'll tell you what it is in about
ten seconds: http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg I can feel a
loose wire at the coil that fires every time it opens.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Dave Lee wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> A couple weeks back, in one operation, I replaced my Dist., the cap & rotor,
> wires, plugs, and Crank sensor. All because it was difficult to start, then
> wouldn't start.
>
> Right away I had a shudder, or periodic buck. I knew something was amis.
> After a few days, I replaced the cap & rotor, plugs and wires with the old
> ones. Still have the problem. I can't replace the dist., since I turned in
> the core. The old crank sensor just plain doesn't start. Now I have a small
> backfire too.
>
> Could my distributor be one notch, or spline off? I heard the computer can
> compensate somwhat. Is it worth me exploring this? I hate to buy another
> dist., or crank sensor, since each is about $70.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Dave Lee