ticking from distributor, what could the problem be?
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From: Columbia MO
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: WCT5
Are all your wires securely clipped onto the new cap? I had one loose one time. It sounded like a sticking lifter! just pushed down on the boot (engine OFF) and it quieted right down. The ticking I heard was an arc hopping the gap.
just a thought
Clem
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, (unfortunately) auto, NO T-tops---FOR SALE---
Looking for a V8, 4 or 5 speed Camaro with NO T-tops (wanna trade?)
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just a thought
Clem
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, (unfortunately) auto, NO T-tops---FOR SALE---
Looking for a V8, 4 or 5 speed Camaro with NO T-tops (wanna trade?)
[This message has been edited by clemsparks (edited March 30, 2001).]
[This message has been edited by clemsparks (edited March 30, 2001).]
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From: USA
Car: 1988 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: BW 2.77
What engine. If it's fuel injected, you may be hearing the ticking from the injectors ... perhaps you were "looking" for noise? Also, yes, maybe you don't have a boot down all the way on the cap or on a plug somewhere.
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From: PA
Car: 88 Firebird WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Also to add. If you got a bum set cap/rotor. Maybe the rotor is hitting the posts inside. If so, I'll buy it from you because imo aftermarket distribs have way too much clearance.
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