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Re: 51 1/2 ton: arcing problem Too Tall #1161881 04/23/2016 1:01 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 49 MD T Too Tall Wrench Fetcher
Too Tall Wrench Fetcher T Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 49 MD	Possibly related? I cleaned inside the dist. cap. Sprayed with WD40 and used dielectic grease on all fittings (spark plugs, rotor and coil). Problem seems resolved. Comments welcome, I'm working without a net!

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51 1/2 ton: arcing problem	Too Tall	04/21/2016 2:45 PM
Re: 51 1/2 ton: arcing problem	Too Tall	04/23/2016 1:01 PM
Re: 51 1/2 ton: arcing problem	69Cuda	04/23/2016 3:28 PM
Re: 51 1/2 ton: arcing problem	Too Tall	04/23/2016 6:16 PM
Re: 51 1/2 ton: arcing problem	52Carl	04/24/2016 2:18 AM
Re: 51 1/2 ton: arcing problem	klhansen	04/24/2016 8:51 PM
Re: 51 1/2 ton: arcing problem	Too Tall	04/27/2016 10:43 PM
Re: 51 1/2 ton: arcing problem	Steve_H	04/28/2016 7:37 PM

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