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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Tune up- Ticking Distributor Cap??
I changed out the spark plug wires and the cap/rotor and now there is a ticking that speeds up as I do coming from the distributor cap, any ideas on what to check?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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I replied to your thread in the engines forum. Why did you crosspost?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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sorry about the double post, i got error at first on the engine forum so i didnt know it went through so decided to post on the older truck forum
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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Good to see you found the problem. I'd get both a new cap and a matched new rotor (same brand).
 
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by buzzsaw714
I changed out the spark plug wires and the cap/rotor and now there is a ticking that speeds up as I do coming from the distributor cap, any ideas on what to check?
I would suggest to check your oil and filter now then, try to tune it up again. If nothing happens, send it to your dealer and they will diagnosed the problem.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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It's been 2 years, I think he found the problem.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Or gave up one...
 
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