So i pulled the distributor to replace the leaking paper gasket at the base. Went to reinstall it and ive got no start. Wires are on correctly to the firing order, Cyl 1 is at TDC @ 0 degrees, and when i install the distrubitor, it lines up at the 5 o'clock position. What am i missing?

 

Just a update...got it to go...idles fine. Rev it above 1700 and it misfires. Getting a multiple misfire code PO300 and misfire codes for cyl 3 4 and 5. The codes only occur after reving up.

 

Are you sure it's not 180 off?

 

because you need to be 15 degrees retarded, if i remember correctly. the map sensor will do the rest.

 

When you say it should be retarded 15 degrees, where should the rotor line up? Still at the 5 o'clock position?

 

I don't think its 180 off, if it was i can't see it starting at all. Ill recheck tho.

 

rotor should still line up. you may have to stick a screwdriver in there and turn the oil pump so it lines up.

i will double check tomorrow if you don't get it done up by then and let you know what i come up with. it's been a while.

 

That be great if you could. I've fiddled with with no luck.

 

i just had this problem a month ago, u actually need to advance it 1 tooth on the cam gear, mine was doing the same thing and once i did that, it ran like normal. search the forum, there is a thread on this

 

here u go, i saved u some work look at post #8 and 19

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/94-...g-issue-91667/

 

Sounds like your a tooth off. Bring #1 up to TDC on comperssion storke using the timing mark. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/94-...2/#post1035611

 

^^lol u just posted the same link i did!

 

so just a update... its running! :drool: I didn't up removing the idiot tabs, and in fact i ended up towing it to the engine + machine shop that our shop deals with for machine work on wed, because i still had no luck with it. Turns out there is a special procedure outlined in motor alldata to install the the distributor on the 97 + 98 I6 because its a computer controlled distributor. Something about lining a the oil pump drive in a certain direction, and lining up pins through the distributor to line it up correctly for installation. Either way, it was 80 bucks for them to do it.

Thanks everyone for all their help!