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Oil In Distributor Cap 700 1989

posted by  someone claiming to be Tom on  Thu Aug 30 05:56 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I am still working on resolution of engine running very well most times and then suddenly losing power or cutting out all together on occassion. Plugs replaced recently. Fuel Solenoid replaced about 35K ago and plugs about 12K (platinum type with insulator covering all but end of electrode). Inspection of distributor cap indicated an oiliness in cap and on rotor. Car has 160K. Engine is 230F. Could fuel filter cause this intermittent problem??







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    Re: Oil In Distributor Cap 700 1989

    posted by  someone claiming to be John Sargent on  Thu Aug 30 12:41 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    You probably need a new distributer shaft seal. There is lots in the 700/900 FAQ. If you need more information, post to me and I will answer your specific question.







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      Re: Oil In Distributor Cap 700 1989

      posted by  someone claiming to be charles-michael berry on  Thu Aug 30 16:40 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      This is what I think I had replaced. the benefit is a much stronger spark, so more power and a cleaner burn







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    Re: Oil In Distributor Cap 700 1989

    posted by  someone claiming to be charles-michael berry on  Thu Aug 30 10:28 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    If the distributer is the same set up as a B280F, then the oiliness is probably due to a faulty seal. The seal fits on the base of the distributer and is cheap, but the labour can take a while.






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