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  1. Restoredrust

    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    Welcome to Hawaii vehicles over 10 years of age. I ordered some new connectors and a new distributor. Might as well start fresh with an HEI
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    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    It's not an msd but i agree, it needs to go
  3. Restoredrust

    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    I just did another test because the first time could of been just pure luck, this time around 2/3 test showed no spark but one time it did, color was white
  4. Restoredrust

    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    Probably true, I looked down the carb it looks to be doing perfectly fine, what would the next step be?
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    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    ^
  6. Restoredrust

    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    It reads 12.24v but there are a ton of crimped spots on that wire, I'll see what happens if I clean the wire up and solder rather than crimp
  7. Restoredrust

    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    Okay I'll test the voltage right now, thanks
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    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    It does blow smoke from the exhaust but it's more of a white color and only on start up, if I drive it for about 10 seconds the smoke stops coming
  9. Restoredrust

    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    So I unplugged this wire like it was before and she didn't start at all, plugged it back in and I got her to start again, but only for a second. As you can see the wire is in horrible condition. I'l try fixing it up and trying again, I'll keep you updated
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    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    I pulled two plugs and to my surprise the truck started up while I was doing the test so I turned the key off, plugged them back in and she started up again but now she starts but dies out in a couple seconds unless I have my foot on the pedal.
  11. Restoredrust

    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    Depends on the weather.
  12. Restoredrust

    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    It's just a 49 state truck with the ESC module and regular cab
  13. Restoredrust

    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    Sounds like good advice, also I dont know if it sparks when it isnt starting, is there a way to check with a multi meter / test light?
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    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    In response to the fused wire, it isn't a wire connected to any fuses, Idk its probably not what its called thats just what I read it was called. It was one of the wires that goes into the distributor, I'll take a picture when i can
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    Truck only starts sometimes (Distributor?)

    Hey, so I bought this 86 Scottsdale and for the first couple weeks it ran perfectly, no problems starting, it was great, but recently I haven't been able to get her to start, now there were problems with the alternator and battery but I've fixed those, my fuel line started leaking so I fixed...
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