Marc Theune wrote:
>
> Peter Cassidy!  And he didn't even need a lifeline.  Actually, you all are.  I
> can't believe how great this list is, saving so many so much.  I shudder to
> think how much I would've spent to have this diagnosed at the garage.
>
> It's the Hall sender folks.
>
> The plastic connector is broken right where it passes through the distributor
> body.  Inside, the plastic was split into two pieces which were just hanging,
> exposing the pin of the black wire to the distributor body.  I guess that's
> why the van had a tendancy to cut out when turning corners, as the loose
> sender would shift and thereby ground the pin on the distributor (duh).
>
> Now I can see why Peter called the connector "really dodgy".  I remember
> having to constantly put it back into position (I didn't know what it was
> then) whenever I pulled the distributor cap.  I suppose somebody didn't have
> is secured properly before they forced the cap back on and broke it.  I wonder
> who could've done that....
>
> Anyway, the van started right up after I cleared the connector, but it won't
> stay running long of course since the exposed pin inevitably grounds out
> again.  I'll try to put some electrical tape on it unless someone has a better
> temporary fix. The area is not a real easy place to tape.  Maybe melted
> plastic to cover the pin back up?

        You could encase the metal bits of the connectors in
JB Weld. I did this after running with electrical tape for
a year or two. I actually JBWelded the connector in place to
so I can attach and detach the connector on the hall sensor
more easily...

dave