I heard that if the module on your distributor get's too hot then your truck loses alot of power.. i have been having power troubles lately and i just put in a brand new 350 engine.. the truck is an 88' and the distributor has never been changed so that could be one of the problems.. Do you think if GM plugged my truck into the computer they would find a problem with my distributor? Everything else on the truck is fine..
2006-11-22 10:11:11 · 5 answers · asked by Chris M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I used the timing light to time it.. started my truck.. and i checked it again and the timing was thrown off the degree's i set it too.. so it pretty much won't stay in the same spot.
2006-11-22 10:19:05 · update #1
I have unhooked the by-pass wire before i tryed setting the timing on my truck.. that never helped either.. i have done that about 15 different times.. trying to change the degree's each time and it still never helped.. i have the timing set ok right now.. i can still drive it but it should have alot more power than it does.. i have a brand new distributor cap and rotor.. and yes i am running HEI ignition.. i think i might just get a new distributor
2006-11-22 10:33:16 · update #2
i have headers
2006-11-23 05:05:19 · update #3
So, just to be sure here...no vaccum advance? If so, then it's probably best to replace the distributor. The gear on the bottom will get worn out. Also, the ignition modules do go bad. New camshaft? It's either in the mesh from the cam to the distributor gear or the module. Good luck.
2006-11-22 12:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and did you set the timing right on it,there is a by-pass wire that has to be disconnected so the computer isn't controlling the timing on it,if you didn't disconnect this wire ,then the timing isn't set right on it.and it will loose a lot of power a good 350 should have plenty of power,especially a new one like that ,but the timing isn't that easy to set on it you need a good repair manual to help you set it,, right otherwise you,ll never get it right,and it will continue to run bad,i have done this for 36 yrs,so i have set a few of them,and it should lite the tires up if its right,but get a good Haynes repair manual it has the procedure in there for setting it,,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-11-22 10:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am assuming you are running a HEI ignition...if so check your cap to make sure its in good condition...I recommend an AC Delco cap..... I have had a similar problem with a HEI distributor...
2006-11-22 10:21:07 · answer #3 · answered by Dirtydog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your truck still have the catylatic convertor installed, has it been changed? have you checked your vacuum at the intake manifold, (should be around 15" - 18" and steady) if vacuum is low, could be plugged exhaust, if it is erratic, could be timing or fuel.
2006-11-22 14:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by tom_walker86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a timing problem to me, and yes a shop analyzer could spot the problem.
2006-11-22 10:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by gntolng 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋