The engine had developed a stumble at about 1200 rpm. First thought it was the new tires or alignment but pulling error codes nets me an 11. 11 indicates a Camshaft position sensor problem. The little bugger tucked up in the distributor. No writeup yet, but I did find out a few interesting things.

1) I don't have a springpin remover but a allen tip socket works well if you have three hands to hold the distributor steady while you tap the pin out.
2) putting the pin back in is harder than taking it out unless you remember a conversation with a cowerker that retired 2 years ago and whip out a C clamp and block of wood.
3) No matter where you drop things they always end up under other things covered in spiderwebs.
4) There is always a spare part, always. The trick is getting it back in the proper location.

The idle is now MUCH smoother and the engine isn't stumbling.
With luck that fixed the problem.


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