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Q: Can overheating engine cause distributor cut off?
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What is used to cut down friction in a car engine?

How- cooling oil why- overheating is bad for the engine parts


Where is the coil on 1988 ford 150 And what would cause it to start and run and after a while cut off?

Find your distributor cap. (spark plug wires attach to it.) Follow the one in the center of the cap back. If you have the 302 (5.0) it's on top of the valve cover on the passenger side of the engine. As for stalling, how long is it running for? Is the engine overheating or even getting up to temp?


Would a pickup coil cause a miss?

The pick-up coil in a distributor could cause a miss, but the possibility is tiny. It would more likely cause the engine to cut out completly, even for just a 1/4 second rather than a steady miss.


How and why friction is cut down in a car engine?

How - with cooling oil Why - because friction causes heat, and overheating is bad for moving parts.


Vw golf gti Engine cuts out when temperature rises?

The engine may cut out when the temperature rises because the engine could be overheating. It is best to have a mechanic inspect the car and make any necessary repairs.


Where do the 2 wires coming out of top of distributor on a 1973 vw 1500 cc engine go to?

Nothing, they are there for show.....Just cut them off.


What cause a car to shake and stall when it heats up?

The car is stalling for a mechanical reason possibly engine overheating theyres no reason it should naturally cut off...unless the engine is too hot and its protecting itself.it could also shake if its low on gas...my 1989 dodge spirit shakes when low on gas and jerks


What can cause engine to just cut out while running?

Crank angle sensor


Will lack of oil cause a car to cut out?

Yes. After that you will need a new engine.


Why do your car overheat when you cut the heat off?

There is something wrong with your radiator that it is not cooling your engine coolant. The heater has a little rad in it that sends heat to the cabin and thereby cooling the engine coolant also. If you stop the heat then your engine returns to overheating. Get this fixed or engine replacement will be in your future.


How do you change to non-computer controlled distributor on a 350 Chevy engine?

well if you plan on doing that to a stock motor.. I wouldn't do it.. cause the computer would be sending flase information all over the place.. Bad Idea.. But if your putting a different motor in.. Just cut the wires and install your new distribtor.. I totally wiped out all the computer stuff in my car.. cut all wires.. and used old school distributor.. it was very simple


What causes a car to cut out?

When there are impurities in the fuel tank, a car can cut out. Water and overheating are also common causes of cut outs.