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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 2/10/2008


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my 1984 cj7 (4 cyl) will not start, I know that I got the connector from the distributor pigtail to the harness wet and the connector housing was cracked.  Do you think that I may have shorted someting out.

Answer
Do you have spark? If not, remove the distributor cap and make sure everything is dry and clean. I don't know what connector housing you are refering to, but if you are talking about the distributor cap, replace it.
If you do have spark, reply and we'll go from there.

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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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