Dizzy Distributor Rotor Rubbing against cap? suggestions?
02-15-2008, 07:52 AM
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Dizzy Distributor Rotor Rubbing against cap? suggestions?
so i have came to a conclusion that my dizzy rotor is rubbing against the cap because when i start the car, the dizzy make a buzzing/crickling/whining sound...after about 2-4 mins of warming up it goes away...
i replaced the rotor and cap, and the rotor was corroded badly...now when i take off the cap the brand new rotor has the same issue...
my question is should i put washers in between the bolts that hold the cap in and if so, should i use some sort of gasket or rubber to cover dirt from getting in the clearance?
i replaced the rotor and cap, and the rotor was corroded badly...now when i take off the cap the brand new rotor has the same issue...
my question is should i put washers in between the bolts that hold the cap in and if so, should i use some sort of gasket or rubber to cover dirt from getting in the clearance?
02-15-2008, 08:01 AM
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Re: Dizzy Distributor Rotor Rubbing against cap? suggestions? (lmike6453)
just make sure you have everything on there properly...it should not rub. if it does then maybe you need to change your whole dizzy...
02-15-2008, 08:24 AM
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get the manual off of hondahookup.com
first remove cap, then remove phillips head screw that holds on the rotor, remove rotor
remove terminal a and b that is connected on the ignition coil and remove the 2 bolts i believe that hold on the ignition coil
slide it out and replace
first remove cap, then remove phillips head screw that holds on the rotor, remove rotor
remove terminal a and b that is connected on the ignition coil and remove the 2 bolts i believe that hold on the ignition coil
slide it out and replace
02-15-2008, 12:44 PM
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Re: (lmike6453)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lmike6453 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">everything is installed properly and it was like this when i bought the car...can this cause bad gas mileage?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yea inefficiency in the ignition system to ignite fuel in the combustion chamber will lead to poor MPG.
yea inefficiency in the ignition system to ignite fuel in the combustion chamber will lead to poor MPG.
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Re: (lmike6453)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lmike6453 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmmm so my only choice is to replace the distributor? theres gotta be something else i can do</TD></TR></TABLE>
if there is let me know. i dont know what the chances are of getting the wrong part/defect 2 times in a row but its up to you man...
if there is let me know. i dont know what the chances are of getting the wrong part/defect 2 times in a row but its up to you man...
02-21-2008, 05:29 PM
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Re: Dizzy Distributor Rotor Rubbing against cap? suggestions? (lmike6453)
If the rotor is hitting the cap, there should be a wear mark. Have you seen one?
Does your distributor spin freely when cold? You will have to remove it to test it. Your distributor could have a bad bearing.
Does your distributor spin freely when cold? You will have to remove it to test it. Your distributor could have a bad bearing.
02-21-2008, 05:36 PM
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Re: Dizzy Distributor Rotor Rubbing against cap? suggestions? (Dogginator)
Just had this problem. Car sputtered a bit early in the day. Later that day I was driving home and the car would only got like 5mph and then shut off completely. Having been around Hondas a while I checked the distributor first. (I've had alot of cap and rotor problems in the past). I took of the cap and saw that 2 of the 4 diodes sticking out of the cap had metal shavings worn off. Turns out the bearings were bad in the distributor. I ordered a new dizzy for distributorking.com, put it on and the car is fine new.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
02-22-2008, 07:20 PM
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yes the rotor has a distinct wear mark, much darker color metal where it seems to be hitting...
what do you mean by spinning freely when cold? and how would i test this?///test the bearing as well??
what do you mean by spinning freely when cold? and how would i test this?///test the bearing as well??
02-22-2008, 07:25 PM
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well you said i have to actually take it off the car? and spin it by the rotor or the part that grips the intake cam? and what am i looking for as i am spinning it?
sry to be nuisance, i just need detailed instructions or else i tend to break things
sry to be nuisance, i just need detailed instructions or else i tend to break things
02-22-2008, 07:34 PM
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Re: (lmike6453)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lmike6453 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well you said i have to actually take it off the car? and spin it by the rotor or the part that grips the intake cam? and what am i looking for as i am spinning it?
sry to be nuisance, i just need detailed instructions or else i tend to break things</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would pull and spin it with the cap and rotor on it. I would be feeling for inconsistent turning resistance, grinding, etc.
If you can physically see that the rotor is contacting the cap. You may have found the problem. I am just perplexed as to how that can happen. You need to post a picture of the rubbing.
sry to be nuisance, i just need detailed instructions or else i tend to break things</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would pull and spin it with the cap and rotor on it. I would be feeling for inconsistent turning resistance, grinding, etc.
If you can physically see that the rotor is contacting the cap. You may have found the problem. I am just perplexed as to how that can happen. You need to post a picture of the rubbing.
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