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Donald
Dodge Dakota
11/22/2001
21:45:42
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 Subject: Cap and rotor
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Hello,
I was wondering if a bad cap and rotor could be causing a high end miss... about about 55 mph the engine on my dak misses.
The current cap and rotor is Aluminum and its about 2 years old.. i've been told they wear out quickly.. could it be bad?
Thanks
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CW
GenIII
11/22/2001
21:50:22
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That is a possibility, check your wires with a ohm meter 4000 ohms per foot is the norm, plugs as well. Check fuel filter as well should be on the frame. Yours is a 87' right?
2001 4.7 5sp RC 3.91 sport plus
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Donald
Dodge Dakota
11/22/2001
22:05:13
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Yes, mine is 87.
The fuel filter is good. i have new plugs and wires.
Donald
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CW
GenIII
11/22/2001
22:42:11
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All I can say is check the basics first cap, rotor, compression, fuel pressure 3-5 psi range. Good luck and hope you find the problem.
2001 4.7 5sp RC 3.91 sport plus
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Donald
Dodge Dakota
11/25/2001
12:49:28
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Well Thanks for the advice. i've bought a new high performance Brass Cap and rotor, but haven't installed it? are caps and rotors hard to install?
How do i check compression and fuel pressure?
Thanks
Donald
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CW
GenIII
11/25/2001
13:16:06
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Easy to install, just mark #1 cylinder on the old cap match it to the new one, then transfer the wires one at a time going around the cap to make sure they go on the same way. There is a notch on the bottom of the cap make sure the notches are in the same spot when you transfer the wires because the cap will only go on one way.
2001 4.7 5sp RC 3.91 sport plus
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lando981
Dodge Dakota
11/25/2001
18:48:09
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yeah I am approaching 55 K on my truck and I think it is about time to replace the old plugs and wires and i was wondering if I should replace my cap and rotor to and brass cap and rotor. I am going to be putting on the 3923's but what kind of wires, cap and rotor should I go with?????? Thanx for any of your help!!!!!!!!!
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Dakaty
Dodge Dakota
11/25/2001
18:56:35
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If you like getting UPS/FEDEX packages (like I do), order your stuff from SpeedTweaks. Otherwise you can get your brass cap/rotor from Pep Boys (Borg Waner) or at a NAPA parts store (identical to Borg Warner).
I recently installed the MSD Super Conductor wires. I think the wires are great. However, it is a pain the the ear to mess with oversized wires. I bet there are some good wires that are 7mm or 8mm that will fit in the stock wire brackets and that will not cost you an arm and a leg. (MSD's were about $80).
Bill
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