Re: OK I give up, Help!

[Brad Sheridan <brads@mindspring.com>]

> 
> Can anybody run me through all of the ways to check if my distributor is
> working properly.  My 83 JH hesitated a little the last time I drove it (2
> weeks ago).  Now it won't start at all.  Yesterday I put in a new cap &
> rotor, fuel filter (fuel pump works), checked the coil, found no vacuum leaks
> anywhere. etc etc. I just don't really know the correct way to check the
> distributor or the ignition control unit.  I don't really even know that
> trick with the screwdriver so any help will be greatly appreciated.  My tools
> for checking these are limited to a cheap volt/ohmmeter and a test light.  I
> am moving in 2 weeks and would rather drive the car than tow it.  I'll be out
> under the hood. Thanks!!!!

  Have you checked the timing belt? On 8Vs, the tach should jump when you
crank it. This means the timing belt is still in one piece. 

Brad
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