Distributor ignition rotor fried, Anyone know why? |
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Distributor ignition rotor fried, Anyone know why? |
jcambo7 |
Jun 26 2017, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So after a little over three years I finally got some free time and money to get my 914 running again. Got her started up after changing oil, filter, and cleaning the gas tank. While I was trying to start it again after it quit running while I was tuning the carbs I found the ignition rotor to be fried and melted a bit.
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michael7810 |
Jun 26 2017, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,081 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The rotor in my car lasts about 8-10K miles before it fries. Never looked as bad as yours but the epoxy on top burns and cracks and that causes a severe misfire. I just changed it after 6K miles because the epoxy was getting black although it was still working OK. I have MSD and set my plug gap at .042. I figure the MSD plus larger plug gap are causing the shortened life.
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