Definitely replace the bushing. An excessive amount of play on the shaft
can also destroy the pickup.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Kyle
Vanditmars
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 1:20 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Dak really down...
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>
> Curious...does the engine sound "normal" when cranking? Take a plug out
> and crank the engine - see if any pressure comes out of it (compression).
>
> Since the distributor drive gear is run by the cam (and you said that
> you can't turn the distributor)...and the cam is turned via the timing
> chain...that leads to either a broken distributor drive gear shaft,
> broken distributor, broken camshaft, or a broken timing chain - that's
> why I asked if any pressure comes out of a cylinder.
It "sounds" normal, but I will check for compression when cranking when I
have some time on Saturday evening.
Your list coincides with my list of things to check on. Another thing, I've
been having problems with my motor chewing through distributor rotors (like
6 mos or less,) and I've already developed a large amount of side to side
play in a dealer reman distributor after a little over a year. Thinking
that while I have the thing laid up, I should replace the dist drive
bushing?
>
> Just as a general rule (not to harp on anyone): Always find out the
> root cause of a code. Just because it's present...doesn't always mean
> that the sensor is at fault.
>
> - Bernd
Lesson learned, master Jedi... ;)
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