June 20, 200619 yr I just finally got the worn-out Hitachi distributor out of my 4x4 hatch, dropped an 82 ND out of a 2wd dl wagon, and it made a real difference. Mileage has gone up, power is much better in mid-range, and the car actually has a stable idle now. Of course, that could all be the result of replaceing a distributor that was so worn the reluctor wheel was hitting the pickups. I'm running it at 10º at idle now, no pinging issues. How much can you safely go on these cars?
June 20, 200619 yr that could all be the result of replaceing a distributor that was so worn the reluctor wheel was hitting the pickups. Yes. I'm running it at 10º at idle now, no pinging issues. How much can you safely go on these cars? Drive up a steep hill under load - that's where you'll find the farthest you can take it. I've found that even 8 will ping slightly. GD
June 23, 200619 yr Author I have to pull two long hills on the way to and from work, no pinging at all. The clutch release issues have returned, though, so no driving it until that's fixed. I got a pedal assembly from an 84, just need to get a matching cable for it now.
June 23, 200619 yr The pedal assembly has a nasty habit of developing a crack at the clutch pedal pivot... Gone through several. One even had a washer welded in place (might be the one in my rig now cuz I haven't had probs for a few years).
June 23, 200619 yr Author It looks like the cable seized at one point, and bent the pedal assembly where the cable mounts. I pulled it out, straightened it and re-did the tack welds, and it lasted about four months, the metal was just really weak there. The new one is way tougher, and different cable mount that looks a little more stress-resistant.
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