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    Distributor corrosion questions...

    I am going researching it. There are several things I'd like to do to it, so I'll probably start gathering parts and do multiple things altogether...specifically exhaust, but I'll also have to have a scan tool of sorts to set the timing((I think, right?)), and since I despise borrowing things...
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    Distributor corrosion questions...

    I'm in middle Tennessee, so salt is not an issue. This thing just holds moisture. That pic was before I blew it out, and that got all of the loose stuff out. It looks much better, but of course all of the surface rust is still present. I didn't take an after pic ... I was already tired from...
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    Distributor corrosion questions...

    I put new plugs, wires, dist cap and rotor on today. I'm going to try to post a pic of what the top of the inside of my distributor looked like. I blew it out with compressed air and just moved forward. She's running very well. I've never seen a distributor get like this...
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    Distributor corrosion questions...

    Exp500- Thanks again for the info. I don't know how I've missed the 'Packard' name seeing as I have always been a GM fan. I guess that just goes to show that you can always learn something. I did order the DCR820X cap/rotor last night, as well as a full set of NGK G-power 3403 plugs. I...
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    Distributor corrosion questions...

    Exp500, hello! I know the drive intervals are a problem. I have got to do better on that. I have so many cars, old used ones, that I always jump in one of the little economisers to go to work in. I am glad to hear that my short dizzy cap lifespan is not totally uncommon. I know the one...
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    Distributor corrosion questions...

    Drakon543, I don't guess I always think that the OEM parts are the end all be all, but I think they are often better than some of the low quality aftermarkets. I'm not usually afraid to try some of the aftermarket items, since many of them are made by the same manufacturers anyway, but it...
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    Distributor corrosion questions...

    Hello PNW VietNet! Thanks for the info! You made a good point. Last time I replaced the cap and button, I was just really surprised and concerned by the rust in the distributor. I have never had the distributor out, but I have read about the vent that is supposed to be in the assembly...
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    Distributor corrosion questions...

    Hello drakon543 ... thanks for joining in. This cowl hood is completely open in the rear, and I never would have suspected any concerns way back when I bought it. I guess you'd say it's a 'real' cowl even though it only for looks for me. I didn't buy this Tahoe new. It had around 59k on it...
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    Distributor corrosion questions...

    Hey everyone. I've got a 99' Tahoe with the 5.7 vortec. The truck has 127,000 miles and is lucky to see 1,000 miles a year these days. Overall, it is in good mechanical shape, but obviously does suffer some from the lack of use. Years ago, when the truck was maybe 3 years old, we had a major...

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