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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 09:59 AM
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Does anyone know what this wire is for for?
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 01:31 PM
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Looks like the Tach wire without the clip. Factory had a tach filter that attached and is tucked behind the distributor. If you have the a Tach wire, id say thats the abandoned tach filter.
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Thank you so much. I am so done with this car. I have replaced: gas, fuel pump, fuel filter, cap, rotor, distributor, ignition coil, plug wires, fuel injectors, adjusted timing. I checked for vacuum leaks. The car runs WAY BETTER, but not properly.

I'm sooo lost on what the heck it could be.

ANY CLUE?
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 03:00 PM
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What is it doing that its not running properly?
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It just doesn't seem to have all of its power. I know it's only 240 Horsepower, but it won't even chirp the tires.
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It should spin or chirp the tires easily. My top two guesses are 2.59 gears or ignition timing. Auto transmission?
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It is an auto, yes. I did check and adjust the timing at the distributor. The engine sounds healthy... maybe it's just tired?
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Compression test results?
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