Yes, a distributor being one tooth off can significantly affect engine performance. It can lead to improper ignition timing, causing issues like hard starting, poor acceleration, and rough idling. In some cases, it may even result in engine backfiring or stalling. Proper alignment is crucial for optimal performance and efficiency.
Your distributor is one tooth off or your timing chain has excessive wear.
The distributor is off a tooth or two. You can pull the distributor out and turn the rotor a little and put it back in. Then re-time the engine.
It could be your off a tooth with your distributor
your distributor is one tooth off or your timing chain has excessive wear.
Should- that is only a couple degrees & can compensate with distributor.
some times when your trying to start will sound like battery is going dead
Distributor is installed off a tooth, or wires are on the wrong spots.
Probably. It might be hard to set the timing to the correct specs if the vacuum canister gets in the way.
tooth broke off at gum line
To remove a distributor cap, first ensure the engine is turned off and cool. Disconnect the battery for safety, then carefully label and remove the spark plug wires from the cap to avoid confusion during reinstallation. Unscrew any retaining screws or clips holding the cap in place, and gently lift it off the distributor, being cautious not to damage any components.
i need help tacking out a broken off distributor
The distributor gear is off by 1 tooth, you probably recently have a a timing belt.