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Re: Distributor shaft test??
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/15/2003

Hi Jim,

I have found the cranking output test to be misleading at times. Often, shaft end play is the issue. During cranking the shaft doesn't rise in the housing as much as when it is running. As the shaft rises in the housing, the teeth no longer pass each... Login to read more.