Shouldnt a distributer turn freely with the hand

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Oct 12, 2004 | 08:09 PM

kholmes

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Shouldnt a distributer turn freely with the hand

When its off the car should it turn super easy or does it kinda feel like its clicking into place all the way around?

Oct 12, 2004 | 08:13 PM

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Re: Shouldnt a distributer turn freely with the hand (kholmes)

I feel clicks but it should also turn super easy.

Oct 12, 2004 | 08:56 PM

kholmes

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Re: Shouldnt a distributer turn freely with the hand (eda6 hatch)

hmmm, so maybe its goin bad? It clicks but is not turning that easy.

Oct 13, 2004 | 05:02 AM

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Re: Shouldnt a distributer turn freely with the hand (kholmes)

You can feel the magnetic sensors (CYP, TDC, CKP) when you spin the shaft. They're kinda strong, but that doesn't feel the same as friction. Sorta like turning a permanent-magnet electric motor.

Oct 13, 2004 | 05:13 AM

kholmes

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Re: Shouldnt a distributer turn freely with the hand (JimBlake)

yeah, from what i remember from other distributers its harder to turn then those. Could this be the reason the motor is running at a low rpm?

Oct 13, 2004 | 06:06 AM

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Re: Shouldnt a distributer turn freely with the hand (kholmes)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kholmes »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Could this be the reason the motor is running at a low rpm? </TD></TR></TABLE>No. If you can turn it by hand at all, that's not enough friction to slow down the engine. It'll just make the distributor bearing overheat & something's gonna break or melt. Gotta find something else to blame for low RPM.