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PKRWUD · 10-14-2001, 12:28 PM

Rick-
Sure. Actually, now that I think about it, I had a buddy of mine with a carbed 302 that was making a similar whining noise. While the engine was running, we were observing it to see if we could figure it out. While watching, the distributor suddenly jerked so hard it ripped the wires off the cap (some of them, anyway). The oil grooves in the distributor shaft had clogged from heat and lack of regular oil changes. It seized. I ended up rebuilding it, but I I still had never seen that actually happen before. Might want to pull the distributor and inspect it.

As far as iATN, this is the reply I wrote to the last person that asked. It's pretty killer!

iATN is "the largest network of automotive technicians in the world. The International Automotive Technicians' Network is a group of 36,821 professional automotive technicians from 120 countries. The automotive professionals of this group exchange technical knowledge and information with other members from around the globe, sharing 734,387 years of experience!" By becoming a member, you'll join the thousands of other automotive professionals who make up the iATN. Being a part of this global network means you are serious about helping to further the automotive industry and helping yourself gain knowledge and experience.

Interested in joining?
Are you a full-time professional automotive technician interested in networking with other professionals from around the world?

Do you have at least 4 years of full time work experience as an automotive technician, or are you currently ASE certified?

If you answered yes to these questions, please consider becoming part of the largest network of professional automotive technicians in the world. We offer an incredible resource for automotive professionals, as detailed in the iATN membership overview.
Professional technicians can join iATN here.

Okay, that's in their words. In mine, it's killer. They have an email program in which members can send out a "help" email describing a problem they're having, and it will be sent to all of the members who have that make of vehicle and type of problem selected in their email preferences. Usually, you will receive a dozen or more replies within an hour or two with solutions to your problem. These aren't guesses, they are solutions from other pros who have experienced what you're going through, and know the answer. You will receive emails from other techs having trouble (I receive close to 70 a day), and if you can help, send them an email. If not, delete it. After a tech fixes the problem, they post a "fix" email describing what the solution was. This is great for learning about new problems in new and old vehicles. I have posted a help email 3 or 4 times in the 3 years I have been a member, and received excellent help, quickly, every time.

There are also several message boards as well as factory supplied vehicle and tool info from sponsors like GM, Ford, Snap-on, Fluke, and dozens of others.

This is 100% free. You do have the option to become a sponsoring member for $10 a month, which adds features like access to the entire email "fix" post database, where you can punch in the vehicle and type of problem, and see all of the fix posts ever made for it (usually hundreds), but you don't have to. I tried it out for free for a few months, and then after getting such excellent help with my first "help" post, I decided $10 a month was a bargain. That's me though. There is no pressure to upgrade your membership. They are completely non-profit. I recommend trying it out and see if you like it. If you decide later to upgrade, great! If not, great! It doesn't matter. There's even more to tell, but this isn't really the place. Check it out, and if you have any questions, just email me at:
pkrwuds@pacbell.net .

BTW, I am nothing more than a sponsoring member. I don't get a thing if someone signs up. I do not work for iATN in any manner. This is just so killer, I like to share it with everyone eligible.

Check it out!

Take care
~Chris

------------------
Retired Moderator
MustangNet

My site: JimPorterRacing

RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR

HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

10-14-2001, 12:28 PM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Rick- Sure. Actually, now that I think about it, I had a buddy of mine with a carbed 302 that was making a similar whining noise. While the engine was running, we were observing it to see if we could figure it out. While watching, the distributor suddenly jerked so hard it ripped the wires off the cap (some of them, anyway). The oil grooves in the distributor shaft had clogged from heat and lack of regular oil changes. It seized. I ended up rebuilding it, but I I still had never seen that actually happen before. Might want to pull the distributor and inspect it. As far as iATN, this is the reply I wrote to the last person that asked. It's pretty killer! iATN is "the largest network of automotive technicians in the world. The International Automotive Technicians' Network is a group of 36,821 professional automotive technicians from 120 countries. The automotive professionals of this group exchange technical knowledge and information with other members from around the globe, sharing 734,387 years of experience!" By becoming a member, you'll join the thousands of other automotive professionals who make up the iATN. Being a part of this global network means you are serious about helping to further the automotive industry and helping yourself gain knowledge and experience. Interested in joining? Are you a full-time professional automotive technician interested in networking with other professionals from around the world? Do you have at least 4 years of full time work experience as an automotive technician, or are you currently ASE certified? If you answered yes to these questions, please consider becoming part of the largest network of professional automotive technicians in the world. We offer an incredible resource for automotive professionals, as detailed in the iATN membership overview. Professional technicians can join iATN here. Okay, that's in their words. In mine, it's killer. They have an email program in which members can send out a "help" email describing a problem they're having, and it will be sent to all of the members who have that make of vehicle and type of problem selected in their email preferences. Usually, you will receive a dozen or more replies within an hour or two with solutions to your problem. These aren't guesses, they are solutions from other pros who have experienced what you're going through, and know the answer. You will receive emails from other techs having trouble (I receive close to 70 a day), and if you can help, send them an email. If not, delete it. After a tech fixes the problem, they post a "fix" email describing what the solution was. This is great for learning about new problems in new and old vehicles. I have posted a help email 3 or 4 times in the 3 years I have been a member, and received excellent help, quickly, every time. There are also several message boards as well as factory supplied vehicle and tool info from sponsors like GM, Ford, Snap-on, Fluke, and dozens of others. This is 100% free. You do have the option to become a sponsoring member for $10 a month, which adds features like access to the entire email "fix" post database, where you can punch in the vehicle and type of problem, and see all of the fix posts ever made for it (usually hundreds), but you don't have to. I tried it out for free for a few months, and then after getting such excellent help with my first "help" post, I decided $10 a month was a bargain. That's me though. There is no pressure to upgrade your membership. They are completely non-profit. I recommend trying it out and see if you like it. If you decide later to upgrade, great! If not, great! It doesn't matter. There's even more to tell, but this isn't really the place. Check it out, and if you have any questions, just email me at: pkrwuds@pacbell.net . BTW, I am nothing more than a sponsoring member. I don't get a thing if someone signs up. I do not work for iATN in any manner. This is just so killer, I like to share it with everyone eligible. Check it out! Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!