HELP! vibrating distributor
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The distributor on my 81 911SC is vibrating. The tach is jumping all over the place at idle. It sounds like it's machining the gears! Is my distributor shot? Can I rebuild it? I've gotten prices ranging from $550 up to $900 for a new one. Is a used one worth the trouble? Sorry about all the questions, but I want to drive it 1000 miles for Thanksgiving and I don't need any problems @ 4:00 am when it's 30 degrees!
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Also, does anybody have an extra one sitting around, taking up space, that just desperately needs to go for a great price?
TODD
1981 911SC
Rosewood metallic/cork
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Also, does anybody have an extra one sitting around, taking up space, that just desperately needs to go for a great price?
TODD
1981 911SC
Rosewood metallic/cork
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When I get time, I plan on removing the distributor and figuring out exactly what is making the grinding noise/vibration.
I didn't find much information about worn distributors when I did a search. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PROBLEM?
Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.
TODD
1981 911SC
Rosewood metallic/cork
I didn't find much information about worn distributors when I did a search. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PROBLEM?
Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.
TODD
1981 911SC
Rosewood metallic/cork