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Symptoms of a bad distributor

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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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Symptoms of a bad distributor

What are some symptoms of a bad distributor or one about to go bad?

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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 01:25 PM
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if you have excessive end play in the shaft your timing will fluctuate severly
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