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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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I got a 97 lude every single time I get to 3000rpm on second gear it feels like its about to turn off. I have trouble starting it. I dont know if my timing is right. I just replaced my fuel pump. what happend was I was pulling out from first then to second when I hit vtec on second I was slipping on some sand on the road then my rpm guage was jumping all over the place.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Start by: replacing your spark plugs and wires, distributor cap and rotor, fuel filter. Do valve adjustment. Reevaluate.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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do you have a check engine light?
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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up i have the same prob.... after installing my distributer
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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^^did you set your ignition timing when you put the new dist on?
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Nope, I made a point of reference and adjusted it. If it made a pinging sound i retarded it if it made a knock noise I advanced it. I prob... Should bring it to a shop so they can use the timing light?
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LukieLuc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nope, I made a point of reference and adjusted it. If it made a pinging sound i retarded it if it made a knock noise I advanced it. I prob... Should bring it to a shop so they can use the timing light?</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LukieLuc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nope, I made a point of reference and adjusted it. If it made a pinging sound i retarded it if it made a knock noise I advanced it. I prob... Should bring it to a shop so they can use the timing light?</TD></TR></TABLE>

You should bring it to a shop for a rebuild.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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damn this kid can freescope ignition timing, lol I want that skill.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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i guess ill be making a trip to the shop
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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yeah
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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hey I dont know how to check my timing
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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bring your car to a shop
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