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My Rotor's Whackin' My Distributor.....

Discussion in 'Questions & Suggestions' started by Heckler, Mar 20, 2005.

  1. Heckler
    Joined: Mar 20, 2005
    Posts: 200

    Heckler
    Member
    from Austin, TX

    Tryingto get ready for the Lonestar Roundup in 2 weeks!

    - I have a 32 Ford with a 390 FE Big Block & an MSD ignition system. I just replaced my Rotor and Distributor Cap because of corrosion under the cap. Now, when it's running, I can hear a t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t. It is the rotor whacking each contact point in the top of the Distributor cap. Is this normal?

    - My way of thinking was that over a short period of time the contact points would wear down a little so that it wouldn't be an issue...... Do ya'll think this is a problem? Or am I gonna break something?

    Thank you, Mercman55
     
  2. oldchevyseller
    Joined: May 30, 2004
    Posts: 1,851

    oldchevyseller
    Member
    from mankato mn

    well first you missed the new hamber introduction zone by a few feet,:rolleyes: and then post your question in the main room,oh and yeah you got a problem,should be no clicking
     
  3. Unkl Ian
    Joined: Mar 29, 2001
    Posts: 13,509

    Unkl Ian

    My way of thinking was that you need a different cap,or rotor.
     
  4. manyolcars
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
    Posts: 9,604

    manyolcars

    The cap may not be properly seated
     
  5. jonnycola
    Joined: Oct 12, 2003
    Posts: 2,065

    jonnycola
    Member

    Sounds like a personal problem.
     
  6. leadsled01
    Joined: Nov 19, 2004
    Posts: 1,123

    leadsled01
    Member

    INTRO my man..
     
  7. joerox
    Joined: Mar 1, 2005
    Posts: 84

    joerox
    Member

    try whackin' it back, usually works for me
     
  8. buzzard
    Joined: Apr 20, 2001
    Posts: 4,335

    buzzard
    Alliance Member

    Sure sounds like you got the wrong cap or rotor. Do you have the old stuff? Check the rotor close to make sure it's the same.


    Oh, and go do a gay intro. so there's not 3000 greasers with wadded ******* all across the known world. Post this picture. (this is Ben, right) Then post this same question on the "Hokey *** Message Board" section and you'll get some better ideas on a fix.
     

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