dizzy problems
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dizzy problems
crap, now it's doing it again, it seems like the trailing part of the rotor is hitting the post on the under side of the dizzy cap: the one from the trailing coil. i can clearly see a notch on the post from something hitting it. what could cause this? thanks
There are only 2 things that come to mind.
The dist bushings being worn out.
The dist cap is not being properly positioned on the base of the dist. If you still have the dust/water shieding on the dist make sure that when you secure the cap that it does not move when you push it side to side. If it does the cap is not sitting correctly on the base.
The dist bushings being worn out.
The dist cap is not being properly positioned on the base of the dist. If you still have the dust/water shieding on the dist make sure that when you secure the cap that it does not move when you push it side to side. If it does the cap is not sitting correctly on the base.
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Good thing the trailing ignition is essentially useless.
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If the wear on the inside of the cap is only on one side, you're not fitting it and the dust shield correctly. Even when fittted correctly, it doesn't much of a bump to knock it out of position.
If the wear on the inside of the cap is only on one side, you're not fitting it and the dust shield correctly. Even when fittted correctly, it doesn't much of a bump to knock it out of position.
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ok, but if its not fitted properly could that cause the squeel and vibration? today i even took an old cap and ground off a little bit of the trailing post and it still squeeled and shook.
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First place to check for squealing is the belts, then the bearings of the rotating parts that mount to the engine, wp, alt and ps. Vibrations can be hard to trace down. If it's vibrating at idle, make sure the tune is correct. If it's full tuned and vibrates free reving, standing still, do a compression check.
Worst case, squealing and vibration can be a roasted rotor or stationary gear bearing. Drain and filter the oil and look for brass flakes, cut the oil filter apart and do the same.
Worst case, squealing and vibration can be a roasted rotor or stationary gear bearing. Drain and filter the oil and look for brass flakes, cut the oil filter apart and do the same.
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First place to check for squealing is the belts, then the bearings of the rotating parts that mount to the engine, wp, alt and ps. Vibrations can be hard to trace down. If it's vibrating at idle, make sure the tune is correct. If it's full tuned and vibrates free reving, standing still, do a compression check.
Worst case, squealing and vibration can be a roasted rotor or stationary gear bearing. Drain and filter the oil and look for brass flakes, cut the oil filter apart and do the same.
Worst case, squealing and vibration can be a roasted rotor or stationary gear bearing. Drain and filter the oil and look for brass flakes, cut the oil filter apart and do the same.