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LumberJack5500 · 04-01-2007, 09:49 PM

Ok just a little background information, I'm running a CJ 258 block with a 4.0 HO head on it and 4.0 fuel injection.

My distributor recently started making really weird noises, I almost thought it was the front belt drive at first but you can definitely hear it coming from the dist. area, plus I can feel the sound if I touch the dist.

It almost sounds like a rubbing sound, but I've pulled the cap and couldn't see any issues inside, so I'm a little lost at the moment.

I was told by someone that it could be a potential shaft failure on the dist. Any other ideas? Anything I should look for?

Thanks!

-Doug

CJ4U2NV · 04-02-2007, 04:43 AM

shaft or gear. pull it out and inspect it.

LumberJack5500 · 04-02-2007, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CJ4U2NV

shaft or gear. pull it out and inspect it.

When I pull it should there be noticeable wear? What should I look for exactly?

CJ4U2NV · 04-02-2007, 03:59 PM

the edges of the gear teeth should look squared, not feathered or tapered.

04-01-2007, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
LumberJack5500 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 61182 Location: Live Free or Die Posts: 97	distributor issues Ok just a little background information, I'm running a CJ 258 block with a 4.0 HO head on it and 4.0 fuel injection. My distributor recently started making really weird noises, I almost thought it was the front belt drive at first but you can definitely hear it coming from the dist. area, plus I can feel the sound if I touch the dist. It almost sounds like a rubbing sound, but I've pulled the cap and couldn't see any issues inside, so I'm a little lost at the moment. I was told by someone that it could be a potential shaft failure on the dist. Any other ideas? Anything I should look for? Thanks! -Doug __________________ http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=625936

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04-02-2007, 04:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
CJ4U2NV Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32034 Location: Free Clinic Posts: 353	shaft or gear. pull it out and inspect it.

04-02-2007, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
CJ4U2NV Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32034 Location: Free Clinic Posts: 353	the edges of the gear teeth should look squared, not feathered or tapered.