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MrDronenut 14
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JAN 28, 08:02 PM
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My 85 GT with stock 2.8(has headers)will start up and run like crazy. But,if i set at a drive thru,or wait with thd motor running with the boss-lady is in the store,first,my "check engine "light comes on,then,when i go to pull out,the motor quits w/i several seconds. If i let it cool down for 15 minutes or so, it starts right up. Ignition module in distributor? Thoughts?
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Patrick
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JAN 28, 08:18 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by MrDronenut 14:
...stock 2.8 (has headers)
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Do you have any wrap applied to the headers (more specifically, the exhaust crossover), or any other form of heat barrier mounted to protect the distributor/ICM?[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 01-28-2020).]
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Gall757
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JAN 28, 08:27 PM
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MrDronenut 14
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JAN 28, 08:29 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Do you have any wrap applied to the headers (more specifically, the exhaust crossover), or any other form of heat barrier mounted to protect the distributor/ICM?
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No sir. And,when i checked the temperature of the distributor, it was 190f
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Patrick
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JAN 28, 08:36 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by MrDronenut 14:
No sir. And,when i checked the temperature of the distributor, it was 190f
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Considering that 195°F is the thermostat temperature, I wouldn't expect the distributor to be any less with a fully warmed up engine. However, I suspect the base of the distributor (where the ICM is mounted) is a whole lot hotter.[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 01-28-2020).]
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MrDronenut 14
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JAN 28, 08:39 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Considering that 195°F is the thermostat temperature, I wouldn't expect the distributor to be any less with a fully warmed up engine. However, I suspect the base of the distributor (where the ICM is mounted) is a whole lot hotter.
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I will put some heat shielding in tomorrow, plus my new icm,and let you know my results.
Thanks
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Patrick
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JAN 28, 08:41 PM
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And don't forget to apply a thin layer of decent heat sink compound between the base of the distributor and the ICM. [This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 01-28-2020).]
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MrDronenut 14
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JAN 28, 08:42 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
And don't forget to apply a thin layer of decent heat sink compound between the base of the distributor and the ICM. |
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You got it!!
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Patrick
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JAN 28, 08:43 PM
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Is your trunk blower still functional?
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MrDronenut 14
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JAN 28, 08:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Is your trunk blower still functional? |
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I don't have one. I just got this car. Where would the blower be (or supposed to be) located.
I didn't have one in my 88 w/ Iron Duke
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