Went over to Midwest Military to get some parts to rebuild the distributor and John said if that didn't work, to check the ignition switch. He said sometimes they crack and can build up resistance and get hot.
Well I rebuilt the distributor with new bushings, cap and rotor and it fired up like it was new. I let it idle for almost an hour and got it timed and the carb adjusted. I took it out for a drive and now have no problems at all.
I looked at the old cap under a bright light and can see what might be a crack........I suppose it would open up when the truck warmed up. Between that and taking out the play in the distributor shaft, I think my problem is solved.
Thanks for the help and support.
Well I rebuilt the distributor with new bushings, cap and rotor and it fired up like it was new. I let it idle for almost an hour and got it timed and the carb adjusted. I took it out for a drive and now have no problems at all.
I looked at the old cap under a bright light and can see what might be a crack........I suppose it would open up when the truck warmed up. Between that and taking out the play in the distributor shaft, I think my problem is solved.
Thanks for the help and support.
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