Help! 2.8 dying!

[Sweet-85']

The distributor was a little loose, but not so that it moves freely on its own. I'll run for a little, then die. I'll mess with the dizzy, it'll run for a little then die. I just don't know what's wrong with it.

 

[dangerranger83]

Could be the TFI moduel going out or the plug going into it may be going bad. Changing the TFI models on them are a PITA. Have you tried tightening up the hold down bolt for the dizzy? Its a 13mm bolt.

 

[Sweet-85']

Not yet, its a PITA to find.

 

[dangerranger83]

Its right behind the dizzy. If you can get your head under the hood far enough then you can just see it. Once found make sure you check your timing. I use a 13mm stubby wrench when adjusting the timing. I hate the exhaust cross over, it has got me a few times.

 

[BLUE BII]

you know what the point of the exhaust crossover is? mines blocked off cuz i removed my smog pump, the crossover is still on there jus blocked at the end

 

[shanabe]

I have actually changed the TFI on my 85 B2 twice already...once cause it needed it and the second time because when I was making sure it was sitting properly I dropped it and scratched the dang thing GRRRRR

I havent had any problem changing it though it is a bit of a PITA unless you are up in the engine. I just use the special socket that you have to buy and just use the fingers to loosen and tighten it up.