05-13-2013, 12:08 AM
So, went to start my tracker this morning (60 degrees outside), it had a hard time starting, cranked strongly, fp good (30 psi)
Just kept cranking and it started, then at idle it started bogging (very steady idle with sudden bogs or mini-shaking)
Popped the hood and every time it bogged I could hear a spark, like when one tests a spark plug. I was making sure the hv wires were pushed in all the way on both ends and when I had my hand around the distributor I got shocked (all hv wires were plugged all the way in) Engine kept running so I shut the key off right away.
I will check the obvious (cracked cap or broken wire) later today.
All these parts have less than 3000 miles on them but hopefully is something simple. Cap is securely bolted down to distributor.
Just kept cranking and it started, then at idle it started bogging (very steady idle with sudden bogs or mini-shaking)
Popped the hood and every time it bogged I could hear a spark, like when one tests a spark plug. I was making sure the hv wires were pushed in all the way on both ends and when I had my hand around the distributor I got shocked (all hv wires were plugged all the way in) Engine kept running so I shut the key off right away.
I will check the obvious (cracked cap or broken wire) later today.
All these parts have less than 3000 miles on them but hopefully is something simple. Cap is securely bolted down to distributor.
1996 Geo Tracker, CAMI, 16 valve, 5sp, 4x4, soft top, 2 door, no a/c