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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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Distributor problems

I've got some distributor issues. Im on my 3rd cap and rotor in the last year and a half or so. Could this be the bushing in the dist wearing out causing ith cap and rotor to wear very quickly???

Inside the distributor the last time I looked I could see tiny metal shavings, and after awhile it starts missing and it drives me crazy.. One more time and im just going to replace it...

What is a good brand to go with a 5.0L, speed density, good exhaust, KN air intake. Just a mostly stock 5.0L, until I can build me a carbed 351..

Ive never seen this problem before on any Ford I have ever owned!!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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Just go to the local autoparts store and buy a stock rebuilt unit cheap. You should be able to grab the rotor and wiggle it around and check to see if it has any play in the bushings.
 
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