How do I know if my oil pimp is bad?
There are many symptoms to look for when the oil pump goes bad. Some of the common symptoms are: noise from the valve train, strange noises from the hydraulic lifters, reduced oil pressure, a hotter engine, and a noisy oil pump. Usually, the oil pump doesn’t get servicing until it actually starts to fail.
Why is oil coming out of the distributor?
According to their expertise, as long as the holes are drilled properly, there will be no effect on the strength of the housing. This will also allow the oil to flow back out of the shaft instead of being carried into the top of the distributor.
Why is motor oil in the distributor cap?
Motor oil had somehow found its’ way up the distributor and into the distributor cap. After a few minutes of back & forth questions and thoughts, we found the culprit. Too much crankcase pressure. A few clicks and a credit card number later, and we had our solution on the way.
What’s the cheapest way to fix a distributor?
The guide supplied by Performance Distributors walks you through the two relatively cheap options. The first, and more complicated solution, involves pulling your distributor and drilling a pair of ¼” holes in the main shaft of the distributor.
What are the symptoms of a bad distributor?
1. Engine misfires 2. Car doesn’t start 3. Check Engine Light comes on 4. Excessive or unusual engine noises A running engine sends a large amount of electricity through the ignition coils to the rotor, which turns inside the distributor.
What should I do if my distributor is out?
While the distributor is out and easy to work around, put it on the bench or in a vise and set the point gap to the correct specification. This will make getting the car running much, much easier. We will still put a dwell meter on it once it’s running, but this will get us going.
Can a spark plug be removed from a distributor?
Carefully, very carefully. Of course, if the engine has been running perfectly before removal of the distributor, just crank the engine until the rotor lines up with the position on the distributor cap where #1 spark plug wire is located.
What should I do if my HEI distributor is not working?
The first area they suggest you check is to make sure all the wire connections on the cap or solid. If a connection is loose, current cannot travel to where it needs to go. If the connections are good, you next need to make sure the unit is getting a strong 12 volts. Many times, a low-voltage issue can cause a myriad of problems.