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| Distributor replacement with pictures and tips for a V-6 (Page 3/12) |
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jetman
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JAN 05, 10:51 AM
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The round thingy, from what I have read on the forum, is an obsolete adapter for some kind of timing sensor used by GM service dept. to time the car, no longer used.
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Dennis LaGrua
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JAN 05, 05:22 PM
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The Cardone rebuilt distributor uses a superior pickup method than the GM distributor. However, I would have concerns that the ignition module that they use would hold up to the high heat that the Fiero distributor sees.
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Tom Piantanida
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JAN 06, 07:06 PM
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One word of caution from someone who learned the hard way: The loop of wire from the pickup coil can be captured by the distributor cap. Tightening the cap crushes the wires and can - as I found out - thin the insulation to the point where you have hard starting and intermittent misfire. Just be careful.
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Tom Piantanida
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JAN 06, 07:08 PM
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One word of caution from someone who learned the hard way: On the "better" distributor, the loop of wire from the pickup coil can be captured by the distributor cap. Tightening the cap crushes the wires and can - as I found out - thin the insulation to the point where you have hard starting and intermittent misfire. Just be careful.
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xtn668
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FEB 21, 03:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by jetman:
This is a "Performance Tool" distributor clamp wrench, part number W1186, inexpensive and indespensible.
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Jetman,
Where did you buy that wrench?
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xtn668
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FEB 22, 10:16 AM
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If anyone can give me a hint to where to buy the wrench I would appreciate it. I just wanted to know if any local stores carry it, or any Performance Tools.
I found one online but I do not want to pay $10 handling fee for a $5 part if I can get it locally.
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jetman
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FEB 22, 12:29 PM
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I purchased that distributor wrench at the local Murrays Auto Parts Store. I honestly didn't think that it was all that exotic, rather an "el-cheapo" wrench, you would think that it would be widely available.
I performed a rebuild on my older distributor, lots of pictures here at my photopage, "distributor rebuild". I specifically thought ahead for everyone, I use smugmug for my photos, tons of bandwidth so download reference pictures to your hearts content.[This message has been edited by jetman (edited 06-23-2009).]
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xtn668
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FEB 22, 01:09 PM
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turboguy327
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FEB 27, 09:38 AM
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i purchaseed that same wrench at advance auto for 7.99 i think it was if that helps anybody. pep boys had one too but they wanted 18.99 for it
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ka4nkf
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MAR 18, 08:03 PM
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Very nice writeup thanks
Don
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