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wplaine 08-26-2009 11:10 PM
Squeal in Distributor
 
I have a loud squeal from the distributor.(thunderbolt V) Cleaned the cap interior and pulled the distributor to lubircate it. It stopped squealing for about 2 minutes then started again. Any one know a possible fix? Thanks, Walter '96 Z215 Talari 5.7 L Bravo III

WetWilly 08-29-2009 06:34 AM
Re: Squeal in Distributor
 
Hi wplaine,

Unless it's coming from the rotor inside of the cap, you may have an upper shaft bushing going out on the distributor. I would apply some "dielectric" (available at any auto parts store)grease on the center contact of the rotor and inside of the cap and if that doesn't work, I would try squirting a little WD-40 down into the upper bushing on the shaft underneath the rotor to see if that quiets it down.

WetWilly

wplaine 08-30-2009 01:05 AM
Re: Squeal in Distributor
 
Will try all of that. 'Towing to the outer banks of NC tomorrow on vacation and working on it while improving it. I have had it three weeks and fixed probably ten things.... Your help is appreciated.

wplaine 09-25-2009 11:03 PM
Re: Squeal in Distributor
 
Thanks for the info. Tried the dielectric gerase. Squeel only starts once warmed up so the hunt continues....


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