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06-21-2019, 07:47 PM

Mutt5son

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Distributor problems

Hello I have a 1996 s10 blazer. That runs good when everything is is right. But I have to replace the distributor every year. Is there anything I can do to correct this? Help!!!

06-21-2019, 08:14 PM

cleburne red

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First, welcome to the forum!

Why are you having to replace the distributor every year? That sounds awful

06-21-2019, 10:21 PM

LesMyer

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Originally Posted by Mutt5son

Hello I have a 1996 s10 blazer. That runs good when everything is is right. But I have to replace the distributor every year. Is there anything I can do to correct this? Help!!!

Are you using the correct weight of oil? Supposed to be 5W30. Thicker oil can cause excessive wear on the distributor gear.

06-22-2019, 09:32 AM

swartlkk

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Along with what others have asked/suggested, what brand of distributors have you been using?

Have you set the CMP Retard appropriately when installing each new distributor? CMP Retard is a scan tool PID that correlates to the proper alignment of the distributor to the cam which, when set appropriately, will lead to the best distributor gear life.