Rebuild distributor?
06-04-2010, 07:16 PM
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Car: 1988 camaro
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Transmission: 700r4
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Rebuild distributor?
Well I'm getting closer to my car being a daily driver next thing on my list is the distributor I would like to rebuild it if it were possible the ignition control module I believe is on its way out being my car backfires under load sometimes and everything else has been replaced. Could I just put a new ignition control module, pick up, and bushing and call it a day? Or would I just be better off getting a new one?
06-04-2010, 07:52 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniversary
Engine: 3.4L v6 with a t3/t4 Turbo
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Re: Rebuild distributor?
really just depends on how rusty and nasty yours is. mine was pretty bad so i just bought a new one. the are only 150ish and the new ones are a better design than the stock ones.
06-04-2010, 09:27 PM
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Re: Rebuild distributor?
In all honesty, the reluctor wheels on the stock distributors like to crack. This causes a multitude of problems. If your ignition module and pickup coil are already on their way out, just get a reman distributor. They have a redesigned reluctor that doesnt crack and better shaft bearings. It should come with a new ignition module, pickup coil, and rebuilt reluctor.
06-07-2010, 08:36 PM
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Re: Rebuild distributor?
Get an AC Delco ignition module and pickup coil and follow the tread below. You will save a few bucks and learn a lot.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/1...your-60-a.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/1...your-60-a.html
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